Day 1 Arrival in Beijing, Meet & Greet at Airport, Transfer to Hotel

GCT representative will meet you at the airport and assists you to your hotel. Relax during the remainder of the afternoon and evening to recover from the jet lag.

 

Meals Included: No meals

Accommodations: 3 nights in Beijing

5-star Great Wall Hotel Beijing (former Great Wall Sheraton Beijing) or similar

4-star Pentahotel Beijing (former Courtyard by Marriot Beijing) or similar class

3-star City Inn Happy Valley Beijing or similar

Day 2 Beijing, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven

Explore Beijing from Tiananmen Square in the morning. Located in the center of Beijing, Tiananmen Square is the largest city square in the world and it has great cultural significance as it was the site of many important events in Chinese history such as Chairman Mao's declaration of the establishment of the People's Republic of China on Oct, 01, 1949. Next, walk to the Forbidden City. As the royal residences of the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties from the 15th to 20th century, the Forbidden City was the centre of state power in late feudal China and witnessed the enthronement of 14 Ming and 10 Qing emperors over 505 years. Visit the Temple of Heaven in the afternoon. The Temple of Heaven, built between 1406 and 1420 by the same emperor who was responsible for building the Forbidden City, is where the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties would worship the god of heaven and pray for good harvest.

 

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

Day 3 Beijing, Great Wall of China, Ming Tombs, Photo Stop at Olympic Venues of Bird Nest & Water Cube

Drive out of Beijing to the Great Wall of China (90 minutes) in the morning. The Great Wall was continuously built from the 3rd century BC to the 17th century AD on the northern border of China as the great military defense project of successive Chinese Empires. Today, the wall is still impressive at 3,750 miles in length, stretching from the Bohai Sea to the Gobi Desert. The Great Wall embodies unparalleled significance as the national symbol for safeguarding the security of the country and Chinese people. Visit the Ming Tombs (Dingling Tomb) in the afternoon. Constructed for the 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty, the Ming tombs follow the precepts of traditional Chinese geomancy and fengshui theory. They feature rich decoration of stone statues and carvings and tiles with dragon motifs, illustrating the development of the funerary architecture of the Ming Dynasty. Next, make a photo stop at the 2008 Olympic Venues of Bird Nest and Water Cube.

 

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

Day 4 Beijing, Summer Palace, Fly to Urumqi

Morning visit to the largest and best-preserved royal garden in China, the Summer Palace. Using Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill as the basic framework, the Summer Palace combined political and administrative, residential, spiritual, and recreational functions within a landscape of lakes and mountains, in accordance with the Chinese philosophy of balancing the works of man with nature. The natural landscape of hills and open water is combined with artificial features such as pavilions, halls, palaces, temples and bridges to form a harmonious ensemble of outstanding aesthetic value. Fly to Urumqi in the afternoon. Once a major hub on the Silk Road during China's Tang dynasty and a leading cultural and commercial center during the Qing dynasty in the 19th century, Uruqmi is now the capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in the far northwest of China.

 

Accommodations: 1 night in Uruqmi

5-star Wanda Vista Hotel Urumqi or similar

4-star Grand Mercure Urumqi Hualing or similar

3-star City Hotel Urumqi or similar

Day 5 Urumqi, Xinjiang Regional Museum, Red Hill Park, Fly to Kashgar

Visit Xinjiang Regional Museum in the morning. Xinjiang Regional Museum is a large building of Uyghur architectural style, containing a diverse range of historical artifacts unearthed in Xijiang. These items represent the ethnic lifestyle and culture of Xinjiang. Most interestingly of all, the museum contains a fascinating exhibition of ancient Indo-European mummies that were excellently preserved through their natural environment over 3,800 years ago. Continue visiting Red Hill Park to enjoy the skyline of Urumqi. Fly to Kashgar in the afternoon. Located at the foot of the Pamirs Mountains between a vast desert and immense mountain range, Kashgar was once an isolated oasis on the long trade route across the Asian continent. It was a major hub along the great Silk Road as the northern and southern Silk Routes crossed here and caravans departed for Central Asia, India, Pakistan and ancient Persia (current Iran). Kashgar was described as “fruitful soil, cotton aplenty, and inhabitants who live by trade” by Marco Polo.

 

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

Accommodations: 2 nights in Kashgar

5-star Yuexing Jin Jiang International Hotel Kashgar or similar

4-star Luxemon Qinibagh Hotel Kashgar or similar

3-star Seman Hotel Kashgar or similar 

Day 6 Kashgar, Old Town, Abakh Hoja Mausoleum, Idkah Mosque, Grand Bazaar

Visit Kashgar Old Town in the morning. The Old Town of Kashgar has a history of more than 2,000 years. Amongst the most popular professions in the old town are coppersmiths, carpenters, jewelers and cobblers, all using tools of bygone days. Take a walk through the Old Town and visit the friendly Uyghur people in their home and experience their unique culture. Next, visit Abakh Hoja Mausoleum. This mausoleum is one of the best examples of Islamic architecture in China. It is an ancient Islamic building complex and a cemetery where five generations of a famous Islamic master were buried. Visit the 500 year old Idkah Mosque in the afternoon. Afterwards, explore the bustling Grand Bazaar, one of China’s most famous weekend markets. The weekly Sunday Bazaar draws a variety of ethnic groups like the Uyghur, Tajik, Kyrgyz and Kazakh to the streets of Kashgar. They come on foot, bikes, horsebacks, modern motorcycles and donkey carts, all with the hope of selling merchandise that ranges from scissors to camels.

 

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

Day 7 Fly to Urumqi, Heavenly Lake, Drive to Turpan

Fly to Urumqi in the morning. Visit Heavenly Lake upon arrival. With Pine trees covering the hillsides and the snow capped mountains in the background, this huge lake (3km long and 1km wide) sits half way (560 ft) up the Tianshan mountain range and offers excellent walking with breathtaking views. Take a boat ride around the lake and see some local nomadic Kazakhs herding their sheep. Drive to Turpan in the afternoon. Turpan has long been the center of a fertile oasis famous for its grapes and melons, and an important trade center on the main northern branch of the Silk Road from Hami to Kashgar, with an alternative northern route, via Uruqmi running into Central Asia. At 154m below sea level, Turpan is the second-lowest depression in the world and the hottest spot in China.

 

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

Accommodations: 2 nights in Turpan

4-star Mercure Hotel Turpan Downtown or similar

3-star Metropolo Jinjiang Hotels Turpan or similar 

Day 8 Turpan, Ruins of Gaochang Ancient City, Flaming Mountain, Emin Minaret, Karez Wells

Visit the ancient city of Gaochang in the morning. Built of mud and adobe bricks as a garrison town in the 1st century AD, the city of Gaochang was abandoned during the early Ming dynasty and what is left now is just ruins of the ancient temples, houses, palaces and the old city wall. Next, visit the Flaming Mountain. Nothing grows on this mountain and the highest temperature of summer could reach 47.8 degree centigrade or 118 degree fahrenheit, making it the hottest place in China. Visit Emin Minaret in the afternoon. This 40 meter-high brick minaret is part of a large mosque, built in 1778. The minaret has an elegant conical shape; its brick laid in patterns that make it looked knitted. Afterwards, visit the Karez Wells. Karez is covered water channels that bring melt-water from the Tianshan Mountains to the north and west into the Turpan basin. Today over 1,100 Karez Wells are still in use bringing water to this dry and hot city.

 

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel 

Day 9 Bullet Train to Jiayuguan, Jiayuguan Mosque, Jiayuguan Pass, Wei & Jin Mural Brick Tomb

Take bullet train to Jiayuguan (about 5 hours). Jiayuguan is the first frontier fortress at the west end of the Ming dynasty Great Wall. Visit Jiayuguan Pass upon arrival. Also known as "the First and Greatest Pass under Heaven", Jiayuguan Pass is the best preserved and most magnificent military building among the three passes of the Great Wall. Located at the narrowest point of the western part of Hexi Corridor, Jiayuguan Pass is a key passageway of the ancient Silk Road. It commands fascinating views of the boundless Gobi Desert and the snow-capped Qilian Mountains. Then proceed to Wei & Jin Mural Brick Tomb, a huge tomb group of more than 1,400 tombs built between the 3rd and 5th century and houses vast collection of murals.

 

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

Accommodations: 1 night in Jiayuguan

4-star Holiday Plaza Hotel Jiayuguan or similar

3-star Great Wall Hotel Jiayuguan or similar 

Day 10 Bullet Train to Dunhuang, Singing Sand Dunes, Crescent Moon Spring

Take bullet train to the oasis city of Dunhuang (about 4 hours). Throughout Dunhuang's history of over two thousand years, it has always served as a critical gateway leading to the west due to its unique geographical location at the juncture of Gansu, Qinghai and Xinjiang. Therefore Dunhuang is one of the most important crossroads on the Silk Road. Starting from Dunhuang the Silk Road was split into the northern and southern routes. Enjoy a camel ride on the scenic Singing Sand Dunes, called by Marco Polo as the rumbling sands. Then relax at the desert oasis, the Crescent Moon Spring, a small freshwater lake that has been a vital source of water here for thousands of years.

 

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

Accommodations: 1 night in Dunhuang

5-star Grand Soluxe Hotel Dunhuang or similar

4-star Silk Road Hotel Dunhuang or similar

3-star Dunhuang Hotel or simila

Day 11 Dunhuang, Mogao Caves, Bullet Train to Zhangye

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mogao Caves in the morning. The Mogao Caves (also known as the Dunhuang Grottoes) boast the largest collection of Buddhist grottoes in existence in China. Housed in the 492 cave temples are over 2000 sculptures and 45,000 square meters of frescos dating back as early as one thousand years ago (covering a period of ten dynasties). The statues are painted and carved directly into the cave walls. The most famous aspect of Dunhuang's grottoes is the murals that feature Buddhist stories, folk culture, farming, hunting as their main themes. Take bullet train to Zhangye which is famous for its Rainbow Colored Mountain. Marco Polo is said to have spent a year in Zhangye around 1274 – he provided a detailed description of Zhangye (by its historical name, Campichu) in The Travels of Marco Polo.

 

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

Accommodations: 1 night in Zhangye

4-star Dinghe International Hotel Zhangye or similar 

Day 12 Zhangye, Rainbow Colored Mountains, Giant Buddha Temple, Bullet Train to Xining

Morning visit to Rainbow Colored Mountains located inside Zhangye Danxia Geopark. The Danxia landforms are made of strips of red sandstone alternating with chalk and other sediments that were deposited over millions of years, like slices of a layered cake. They are a geological wonder of the world known for their otherworldly colors that mimic a rainbow painted over the tops of rolling mountains. Continue visiting the Giant Buddha Temple. Originally built during the Western Xia Dynasty (1038-1227), this temple is home to the largest statue of the Reclining Buddha in China. The Giant Buddha Temple is also believed to be the birthplace of Kublai Khan. Take bullet train to Xining in the afternoon. Situated on the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau, Xining has been a commercial hub along the Northern Silk Road's Hexi Corridor for over 2000 years, and was a stronghold of China's resistance against nomadic attacks from the west.

 

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

Accommodations: 1 night in Xining

4-star Sanwant Hotel Xining or similar 

Day 13 Xining, Qinghai Lake, Sun Moon Mountain, Kumbum Monastery, Bullet Train to Lanzhou

Drive out of Xining to visit Qinghai Lake (151 km). Qinghai Lake is the largest salt water lake in China, its surface at an elevation of about 10,500 feet (3,200 metres) above sea level. The length of the lake approaches 65 miles (105 km) and the width 40 miles (65 km). The greatest known depth is about 125 feet (38 metres). Both Tibetans and Mongolians regard this lake a holy lake. Many Tibetan worshippers can be seen praying along the shore of Qinghai Lake. Later, visit the Sun Moon Mountain, a memorial dedicated to the Tang Dynasty Princess Wencheng, who is credited as one of the people who brought Buddhism to Tibet. Continue visiting Kumbum Monastery. Built in 1560, Kumbum Monastery is one of the six most famous Tibetan Buddhist Monasteries. Kumbum in Tibetan means a grand place housing 100,000 Buddha. The monastery was originally built upon the birth place of the founder of the Gelukpa Sect (Yellow Hat) of Tibetan Buddhism, Tsong Khapa. Two of his disciples from this region also went on to become famous in the Buddhist world, one becoming Dalai Lama, the other the Panchen Lama. Afterwards, take bullet train to Lanzhou (about 1 hours). Located on the banks of the Yellow River, Lanzhou has been a major link on the Northern Silk Road and it stands to become a major hub on the New Eurasian Land Bridge.  It is now the capital and largest city of Gansu Province in Northwest China.

 

Accommodations: 1 night in Lanzhou

5-star Crowne Plaza Lanzhou or similar

4-star Gansu International Hotel or similar

Day 14 Lanzhou, Gansu Provincial Museum, Water Wheel Park, Bullet Train Train to Xian

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel, lunch & dinner at local Halal restaurant.

 

Visit Gansu Provincial Museum in the morning. There are more than 140,000 collections in the Provincial Museum including the world-famous bronze Galloping Horse's Hoof Stepped on a Flying Swallow. The galloping horse is honored as the mysterious and rare treasure in the history of Chinese ancient sculpture art. Next, visit Water Wheel Park by the Yellow River. Waterwheels are ancient irrigation devices that use flowing water to create power by means of a set of paddles mounted around a wheel. The force of the water moves the paddles and the consequent rotation of the wheel is transmitted into machinery via the shaft of the wheel. Take the old-fashioned sheepskin rafts for a ride down the Yellow River as an optional tour if you are adventurous. Take bullet train to Xian (about 3 hours), the ancient capital city of China and the starting point of Silk Road.

 

Accommodations: 2 nights in Xian

Local 5-star Grand Noble Hotel Xian or similar

4-star Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel Xian or similar

3-star Xian Chenggong International Hotel (former Ibis Xian Heping) or similar

Day 16 Xian, Little Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian Museum, City Wall, Fly to Shanghai

Visit Small Wild Goose Pagoda and Xian Museum in the morning. With a history of more than 1,300 years, Small Wild Goose Pagoda was built to store the Buddhist scriptures delivered from ancient India. It is a perfect example of the multi-eaved square brick pagodas built in ancient China. Currently there are 13 storeys left as the top two storeys were destroyed in earthquakes. Continue visiting Xian Museum. Xian Museum boasts nearly 130,000 relics that all relate to the history of Ancient China and Xian specifically. Afterwards, visit Xian City Wall. The City Wall of Xian is one of the oldest and best-preserved city walls in the world. Walking atop the Wall you can get the panorama of Xian skyline. Fly to the glass and steel towers of cosmopolitan Shanghai in the afternoon or at night.

 

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

Accommodations: 2 nights in Shanghai

5-star Crowne Plaza Shanghai or similar

4-star Ambassador Hotel Shanghai or similar

3-star Holiday Inn Express Putuo Shanghai or similar

Day 17 Shanghai, Yuyuan Garden, the Bund & Nanjing Road, People's Square, Shanghai Museum

Morning visit to Yuyuan Garden. This garden is a maze of Ming Dynasty pavilions, elaborate rockeries, arched bridges, and goldfish ponds, all encircled by an undulating dragon wall. Then spend some time shopping at the Chenghuangmiao market located outside the garden. Afterwards, stroll along the Bund and nearby Nanjing Road. The Bund refers to Shanghai's famous waterfront stretching for 1.6km along the west shore of the Huangpu River. Nanjing Road is the main shopping street of Shanghai and one of the busiest shopping streets in the world. Continue with a visit to the People's Square and Shanghai Museum in the afternoon. The People’s Square was once the finest racecourse in Asia before 1949; it is now a large open space in which locals hang out all day, every day, practicing Tai Chi and flying kites. Shanghai Museum is specially celebrated in the world for its rich and high-quality collection of 120,000 precious works of art including ancient Chinese bronze, ceramics, painting and calligraphy.

 

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

Day 18 Departure from Shanghai

Transfer to the airport for your departure flight (without guide). Wish you a pleasant journey home and thank you for traveling with GCT.

 

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel 

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Day 2: Acrobatic Show Performance with Chinese Dinner, USD30 per person

Join an optional tour to a dazzling acrobatic performance by local acrobats at Beijing’s    Chaoyang Theater with an included dinner. Chinese acrobatics ranks among the best arts in the world. The history of acrobatic show has been existent for more than two thousand years. The acrobatic shows are characterized by feats of strength and daring performed cleverly, precisely and accurately, and the ability of retaining balance in motion.

 

 

Day 3: Chinese Kungfu Show at Red Theater with Chinese Dinner, USD35 per person

The show of the Legend of Kungfu at Red Theatre Beijing is a high level performance with the wonderful story layout, perfect stage design, professional martial arts actors, and the real Kungfu actions and scenes. You will be strongly impacted both mentally and physically by this show.

 

 

Day 15: Tang Dynasty Dance & Music Performance with Dumplings Banquet Dinner, USD40 per person

Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show integrates a program of several interpretations of  music, singing and dancing depicting the typical style, landscapes, traditions and costumes  of the Tang Dynasty. The Provincial Song and Dance Ensemble has had about 7,000 performances during the past 20 years recreating the amazing culture and history of the prosperous Tang Dynasty for over 5 million visitors.

 

 

Day 17: Huangpu River cruise & night view of Shanghai, USD40 per person

The cruise starts from the Bund and goes upstream. Towards the south, it takes you to look at the Nanpu Bridge, and then turns round to the north to go to the Yangpu Bridge and back to where it is started. Between the stately colonial edifices along the Bund, the glittering skyscrapers on the eastern shore of Pudong, and the unceasing river traffic, there is plenty to keep your eyes from ever resting.

 

 

Deluxe Hotel: 5-star Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing

Add: 50 Wangfujing Avenue. Dongcheng District, Wangfujing Street & Forbidden City, Beijing

Tel: +86-10-58168888

 

Sunworld Dynasty Hotel is located in Wangfujing Avenue within walking distance to Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. The property features 395 luxurious guestrooms equipped with modern amenities suitable for business and leisure travelers. If you are here for business, the hotel provides conference and function rooms for meetings and special events. Savor Asian and European cuisine at Dynasty Plaza or Cantonese and Northern Chinese specialties at Royal Restaurant. Spend your day with the recreational facilities including a fitness center, indoor swimming pool, and spa. Whatever the reason for your visit, Sunworld Dynasty Hotel is a must for your stay.

Deluxe Hotel: 5-star Hoi Tak Hotel Urumqi

Add: No.1 Dongfeng Road, Urumqi 830002, China

Tel: +86-991-2322828

 

Hoi Tak Hotel is 22 km to the International Airport, 7 km to the railway station and 1.5 km to Red Mountain which is a symbol of Urumqi city. Situated in the central business district of Urumqi. The first deluxe international hotel with 5 star facilities, managed by Hoi Tak International (HK) Ltd. With panoramic view of the famous snow capped 'Tian Shan' mountains, it elegant architectural and interior design and variety of facilities will surely make an ideal place both for business and leisure. 318 tastefully appointed guest rooms and suites well decorated with all the comforts of home.  2 executive floors for the business travelers. The hotel has several restaurants, The Village Inn provides authentic Cantonese cuisine, The Muslim Restaurant specialize in local Xinjiang food, Le Grand Restaurant and Cafe offers western food in a romantic surrounding and the Food Court serves quick meals at good prices. For recreation, the hotel has a gorgeous indoor heated swimming pool, a gym, bowling center and a great sauna. There is also an advanced business center, meeting rooms and a well equipped conference hall. The elegant architecture and interior design of the building here, and the wide variety of facilities available, make this an ideal place both for business and leisure.

Deluxe Hotel: 5-star Yue Xing Jin Jiang International Hotel

Add: NO.291 Western Refions Road Kashgar, 844000

Tel: +86-998-2318888

 

Kashi Yue Xing Jin Jiang International Hotel is a five-star international business hotel. The hotel design features western regional styles. This hotel will have 323 guestrooms and suites, equipped with high-end amenities. The hotel will also have a range of multi-functional rooms to host conferences, meetings, special events and high-end banquets. Similarly, there will be several dining options, including a Teppanyaki restaurant and a restaurant serving a combination of gourmet Chinese cuisines including traditional Xinjiang dishes. Additional facilities include a business center, a fitness center, heated indoor swimming pool, spa, beauty salon and games room.

Deluxe Hotel: 5-star Turpan Tuha Petroleum Hotel

Add: Cultural Road 230, Turpan Shi, Turpan

Tel: +86-995-8578999

 

Tuha Petroleum Hotel is located on Wenhua Road in Turpan's commercial area and features comprehensive services for entertainment and business services.It is only 54 KM to Railway Station and 10 km to Airport. With its convenient location, the hotel offers easy access to the neighboring key destinations, like business center. In order to provide the best living experience for you, all rooms are equipped with non-smoking room, etc. Delicately decorated, the hotel also offers many facilities to enrich your stay here, including swimming pool, fitness room, business center, meeting room, Chinese restaurant, medical support and so on. Opened in 2008, the hotel houses 143 rooms and suites. Tuha Petroleum Hotel is a great choice for accommodation when visiting Turpan.

Deluxe Hotel: 4-star Silk Road Dunhuang Hotel

Add: Dunyuet Road, Dunhuang, Dunhuang, China 736200

Tel: +86-937-8882088

 

This magnificent hotel is clearly a winning choice with its unique architecture design and outstanding location against the backdrop of the Mingsha Sand Dune. Guests with an appetite for Chinese history will not be disappointed with the hotel's prominent framework that showcase the spirit of Tang Dynasty with large rooftops, ornate furniture, a garden courtyard, and long corridors. Boasting 271 tastefully appointed guestrooms, each unit is decorated simply and furnished with Chinese decor. Guests are minutes away from a myriad of sightseeing attractions such as the Mogao Grottoes, Crescent Moon Lake, Yumenguan and Yangguan Passes, and White Horse Pagoda. Head to Feng Yi Ting restaurant to sample an outstanding selection of Chinese and international cuisine. The rooftop snack bar is another great venue to unwind with a drink while enjoying the fantastic view of Gobi desert.

Deluxe Hotel: 4-star Holiday Plaza Hotel Jiayuguan

Add: No. 1799 South Wenhua Road, Jiayuguan, China

Tel: +86-937-6768886

 

The Holiday Plaza Hotel Jiayuguan (Jiayuguan Guangchang Jiari Jiudian) is a business hotel offering guests Chinese cuisine. Guests on business can take advantage of a large conference hall business center and meeting facilities. For a nice break guests can stop by the lobby bar coffee shop or tea house to relax or use the fitness facilities or ping pong room. Billards chess and poker are also on offer at the hotel.

Deluxe Hotel: 5-star Grand Soluxe Hotel Gansu

Add: No. 428 Qingyang Road, Chengguan, Lanzhou, China 730030

Tel: +86-931-4608888

 

Providing 207 elegantly-designed guestrooms, this luxury hotel is conveniently located near the city's bustling commercial district. The Grand Soluxe Hotel Gansu is 70 kilometers from the Lanzhou International Airport and four kilometers from the Lanzhou Railway Station. It is also just five kilometers away from the city's commercial district, where guests will find many shopping arcades, restaurants, and entertainment venues. It is also close to many tourist attractions in the city. The onsite restaurant serves a variety of Chinese, Cantonese, and Western cuisine. As the first hotel in Lanzhou to receive a five-star rating, Grand Soluxe Hotel Gansu is ideal for business and leisure travelers who want upscale accommodation.

Deluxe Hotel: 3-star Hehuang Mingzhu International Hotel Linxia

Add: Gansu Linxia Nanbinhe Road East Road

Tel: +86-930-6666661

 

Hehuang Mingzhu International Hotel is situated in Linxia and features free Wi-Fi. The various facilities this unique hotel offers include an express check-in and check-out feature, a coffee bar  and luggage storage. Hehuang Mingzhu International Hotel has been recently refurbished and provides a ticket service, a games room and room service. The hotel's multilingual staff will be glad to  provide dining suggestions and assist in organising itineraries. Rooms feature tea and coffee making facilities, slippers and a desk. A telephone and a hair dryer are also provided. It features a  restaurant and a bar where guests can relax of an evening.

Deluxe Hotel: 4-star Labrang Civil Aviation Hotel 

Add: 12 East Renmin Road (Renmin Dong Lu), Xiahe, Gannan, China

Tel: +86-941-7128888

 

The Labrang Civil Aviation Hotel (Labuleng Minhang Dajiudian) is located in the southwest of Labrang Town, Xiahe County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Gansu Province. It offers guests easy access to the famous Labrang Temple, one of the six major temples of the Gelukpa Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. This Xiahe hotel features a rich Tibetan ethnic minority flavor. In addition to Chinese cuisine, guests will find delightful drinks at the hotel's lobby bar.Business travelers will find two meeting rooms and a function hall at their disposal. Guests looking for something to do can enjoy games of billiards and ping pong. They can also enjoy professional massages or sun bathing.The hotel has 148 well-appointed rooms that are accompanied by a range of essential amenities to ensure guests have a comfortable stay. Those staying at Labrang Civil Aviation Hotel can enjoy the in-house bar, suitably based for a drink. 

Deluxe Hotel: 5-star Grand Metropark Hotel Xian

Add: No.158 Dong Da Jie, Beilin District, Xian

Tel: +86-29-87691234

 

Nestled in the heart of City Center, Grand Metropark Hotel Xian is an ideal spot from which to discover Xian. Situated only 2 KM from the city center, guests are well located to enjoy the town's attractions and activities. No less exceptional is the hotel's easy access to the city's myriad attractions and landmarks, such as Xian Huayi Hospital, Changle Men Gate, Minsheng Department Store. Take advantage of a wealth of unrivaled services and amenities at this Xian hotel. A selection of top-class facilities such as free Wi-Fi in all rooms, gift/souvenir shop, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, facilities for disabled guests can be enjoyed at the hotel. Grand Metropark Hotel Xian is home to 315 bedrooms. All are tastefully furnished and many even provide such comforts as television LCD/plasma screen, non smoking rooms, air conditioning, wake-up service, desk. Besides, the hotel's host of recreational offerings ensures you have plenty to do during your stay. Enjoy unparalleled services and a truly prestigious address at the Grand Metropark Hotel Xian.

Deluxe Hotel: 5-star Crowne Plaza Shanghai Hotel

Add: No. 400 Pan Yu Road, Changning District, Shanghai

Tel: +86-21-61458888

 

If you have stayed at one of the many Crown Plazas around the globe, you are already familiar with the quality of service they represent. Crowne Plaza Shanghai Hotel prides themselves on providing a full array of hospitality geared for business. That means you can expect a lot of amenities all under one roof. An excellent business center can be found on-site with meeting facilities and ballrooms that can accommodate corporate or private events. But it's not all business all the time. Guests can relax with the dining options, work out in the well-equipped fitness center, or take advantage of the Olympic-sized indoor pool. A sauna and massage treatments further the chances to get truly relaxed. With all these options and a worldwide track record of good service, you are in good hands during your stay at Crowne Plaza Shanghai Hotel.

Standard Hotel: 4-star Sunworld Hotel Beijing 

Add: 88 Dengshikou, Dongcheng District , Wangfujing Street & Forbidden City, Beijing

Tel: +86 -10-58168999

 

Strategically placed in the heart of downtown Beijing, this 4-star luxury offers a full list of comfortable room accommodations along with professional services. Each spacious guestroom is equipped with the necessary modern amenities. Guests may savor Chinese dishes from the in-house Spring Garden Chinese Restaurant or enjoy exotic Thai cuisine at the Sawasdee Restaurant, once awarded as Beijing’s best Thai restaurant. International fare is also offered at the Song He Cafe. Guests may unwind at the Lobby Lounge with their favorite cocktails and drinks. Business travelers may utilize the fully-equipped function rooms equipped with meeting and banquet facilities. Sunworld Hotel also offers several recreational facilities, ensuring an enhancement to your trip to Beijing.

Standard Hotel: 4-star Orient Dynasty Hotel Urumqi 

Add: No.17 Xinhua Sourth Road, Tianshan District, Urumqi  

Tel: +86-991-2335678

 

Orient Dynasty Hotel Urumchi provides a comfortable setting. It is conveniently positioned for those wishing to visit local attractions. This 4-star hotel provides meeting rooms, a safe and room service. A gym is available to those wanting to keep up their exercise regimes while travelling. Rooms feature slippers, tea and coffee making facilities and a refrigerator. All offer a telephone, a desk and bottled water. Orient Dynasty Hotel Urumchi features a restaurant and a bar where guests are able to relax at the end of the day with a meal and a drink. Guests looking for after-dinner entertainment can visit the in-house casino. The hotel is situated just a short walk from The Eighth Route Army Xinjiang Office Memorial Hall. Under a 25-minute car ride away, Urumqi Diwopu International Airport is within easy reach.

Standard Hotel: 4-star Tianyuan Business Hotel 

Add: No. 8 East Renmin Road Kashgar China

Tel: +86-998-2802222

 

Featuring an on-site night club and a beauty parlour, Kashi Tianyuan International Hotel is located in Kashgar and offers 4-star accommodation. The various facilities this modern hotel has to offer include a coffee bar, massage services and a sauna. Tianyuan Business hotel has 168 rooms and has been recently refurnished. Staff are available 24-hours a day. Those who staying at Tianyuan International Hotel Kashgar can relax in their luxurious rooms that feature a refrigerator, movies-on-demand and a mini bar. The bathrooms have a shower and provide a hair dryer and bathrobes. Kashi Tianyuan International Hotel houses a restaurant and a bar where guests are able to unwind at the end of the day with a meal and a drink. Places of interest close to Tianyuan International Hotel Kashgar include Hasi Tomb and Gaotai Ancient Homes. The hotel's multilingual staff are available to ensure that every guest has a comfortable visit.

Standard Hotel: 4-star Huozhou Hotel

Add: Shuiyun Square, Donghuan Road, Turpan 838000, China

Tel: +86-995-8666888

 

Huozhou Hotel is a 4-star property located on Shuirun Square in the heart of Turpan. Each of its 145 rooms are comfortable and appointed with modern conveniences. Facilities include a swimming pool, sauna and restaurant serving Chinese and western cuisine. 

Standard Series Hotel: 4-star Grand Soluxe Hotel Dunhuang 

Add: No.1339 Yangguan Middle Road, Dunhuang, Dunhuang, China

Tel: +86-937-8862622

 

Whether you're a tourist or traveling on business, Dunhuang Grand Soluxe Hotel is a great choice for accommodation when visiting Dunhuang. Only 14km away, this 4-star hotel can be easily accessed from the airport. With its convenient location, the hotel offers easy access to the city's must-see destinations. Dunhuang Grand Soluxe Hotel also offers many facilities to enrich your stay in Dunhuang. The hotel provides 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, facilities for disabled guests, express check-in/check-out, luggage storage to ensure our guests the greatest comfort. Guests can choose from 256 rooms, all of which exude an atmosphere of total peace and harmony. Besides, the hotel's host of recreational offerings ensures you have plenty to do during your stay. Dunhuang Grand Soluxe Hotel is your one-stop 

destination for quality hotel accommodations in Dunhuang.

Standard Hotel: 4-star Holiday Plaza Hotel Jiayuguan

Add: No. 1799 South Wenhua Road, Jiayuguan, China

Tel: +86-937-6768886

 

The Holiday Plaza Hotel Jiayuguan (Jiayuguan Guangchang Jiari Jiudian) is a business hotel offering guests Chinese cuisine. Guests on business can take advantage of a large conference hall business center and meeting facilities. For a nice break guests can stop by the lobby bar coffee shop or tea house to relax or use the fitness facilities or ping pong room. Billards chess and poker are also on offer at the hotel.

Standard Hotel: 4-star Legend Hotel 

Add: 529 Tianshui South Road, Chengguan, Lanzhou, China  

Tel: +86-931-8532888

 

Providing an in-house night club and a beauty parlour, Lanzhou Legend Hotel offers 4-star accommodation. It has a spa and wellness centre, as well as massage services, a Jacuzzi and a sauna. Each room in Lanzhou Legend Hotel is quipped with a shower. Those who staying at the hotel can dine on Chinese cuisines at the on-site restaurant, suitably situated for those who want to stay nearby at mealtime. Lanzhou Legend Hotel is only a short walk from Lanzhou University. The Lanzhou Xiguan Mosque and the Zhongshan Bridge are only a 20-minute drive from the hotel.

Standard Hotel: 3-star Hehuang Mingzhu International Hotel Linxia

Add: Gansu Linxia Nanbinhe Road East Road

Tel: +86-930-6666661

 

Hehuang Mingzhu International Hotel is situated in Linxia and features free Wi-Fi. The various facilities this unique hotel offers include an express check-in and check-out feature, a coffee bar  and luggage storage. Hehuang Mingzhu International Hotel has been recently refurbished and provides a ticket service, a games room and room service. The hotel's multilingual staff will be glad to  provide dining suggestions and assist in organising itineraries. Rooms feature tea and coffee making facilities, slippers and a desk. A telephone and a hair dryer are also provided. It features a  restaurant and a bar where guests can relax of an evening.

Standard Hotel: 4-star Labrang Civil Aviation Hotel 

Add: 12 East Renmin Road (Renmin Dong Lu), Xiahe, Gannan, China

Tel: +86-941-7128888

 

The Labrang Civil Aviation Hotel (Labuleng Minhang Dajiudian) is located in the southwest of Labrang Town, Xiahe County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Gansu Province. It offers guests easy access to the famous Labrang Temple, one of the six major temples of the Gelukpa Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. This Xiahe hotel features a rich Tibetan ethnic minority flavor. In addition to Chinese cuisine, guests will find delightful drinks at the hotel's lobby bar.Business travelers will find two meeting rooms and a function hall at their disposal. Guests looking for something to do can enjoy games of billiards and ping pong. They can also enjoy professional massages or sun bathing.The hotel has 148 well-appointed rooms that are accompanied by a range of essential amenities to ensure guests have a comfortable stay. Those staying at Labrang Civil Aviation Hotel can enjoy the in-house bar, suitably based for a drink. 

Standard Hotel: 4-star Grand New World Hotel 

Add: No. 172 Lian Hu Lu, Lianhu District, Xian

Tel: +86-29-87216868

 

Located next to the city wall, the friendly staff at this location can make any stay in Xian effortless and memorable. With 480 rooms, Grand New World Hotel can accommodate a large amount of people, and they usually do because of their popularity and reputation for excellence. The staff realizes that it is difficult to travel in a city where most visitors don’t speak the language, and as a consequence, they make visiting the major tourist sites in the area effortless and efficient. Be sure to check out the Terra-Cotta Warriors, and the Temple of the Eight Immortals is certainly worth a look as well. Considered by many to be the best place to stay in Xian, the Grand New World Hotel will not disappoint, and it is definitely worth a look. Grand New World Hotel can be easily booked with our secure online booking form. Simply enter your dates and click to proceed.

Standard Hotel: 4-star Shanghai Ambassador Hotel 

Add: No.818 Wanhngdu Road, Jingan District, Shanghai

Tel: +86-21-63357509

 

This luxury class hotel situated in the CaoJiaDu Commercial Zone, is located near West NanJing Road. Guests will enjoy easy access to the Shanghai Exhibition Center, the commercial zones of ZhongShan Park, and the JingAn Temple. The hotel is also surrounded by a myriad of restaurants, shopping areas, and local markets. The hotel boasts 308 rooms furnished with elegant amenities that promote comfort and offer a special Japanese floor. Additionally, guests can enjoy fine dining and drinks at the Clivia Coffee Shop, the Grand Palace Restaurant, and the Yawara Teppanyaki Restaurant. The Ambassador Hotel is one of the leading international luxury hotels in Shanghai, perfect for guests that want luxury and refinement.

Budget Hotel: 3-star City Inn Happy Valley Hotel 

Add: Vecchio Shopping Street, North Xiaowuji Road, East 4th Ring, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Tel: +86-10-67376688

 

City Inn Happy Valley Beijing is a chain of fine business hotel brand developed by the OCT IHMC, located in the center of Beijing City that gives traveler the great location for business and financial purposes. The hotel is also easily reachable the city’s major shopping area and famous attractions nearby such as Beijing National Stadium, the Summer Palace. The hotel boasts excellent accommodation among Beijing hotels, good service and well appointed facility. In the hotel there are 224 rooms that have contemporary interiors and diverse room types. It offers the ideal setting for conferences, meetings, special events, business trips, and the Internet access helps guests keeping in touch with their friends and family when traveling in Beijing. Free broad video and self-help laundry house are available for guests. Restaurants, Bars, Sauna, Foot Massage, Beauty Salon, Supermarket, Banks, and Hospital are all around the hotel. An attentive and professional staff is always pleased to provide you all the necessary information for your successful Beijing travel.

Budget Hotel: 3-star Urumqi City Hotel

Add: No.27 Hongqi Road, Urumchi

Tel: +86-991-2207666

 

The City Hotel is located in the city center of Tianshan District. It is 18 kilometers from the Urumqi International Airport. Remodeled in 2009, the hotel features 226 rooms. The hotel property features a sauna center, night club, restaurant, currency exchange, concierge service, parking, limousine rentals, laundry, safe-deposit boxes, meeting room and business center. It also provides meeting rooms and luggage storage. The rooms offer slippers, a refrigerator and bottled water. Hot drinks can be brewed with complimentary coffee and tea supplies. On-site dining options include a restaurant, which is an ideal spot to have a meal. 

Budget Hotel: 3-star Kashgar Seman Hotel

Add: No. 137, Seman Road, Kashgar

Tel: +86-998-2582129

 

Kashgar Seman Hotel is built under the former site of Russia Consulate in 1890. It is approved by the National Tourist Bureau to be the 3-star foreign-involved tourist hotel.The hotel can hold more than 400 guests to accommodate together. All rooms are equipped with hot water, free city telephone service, air-conditioning service and DDD telephone. There are totally 7 restaurants in the hotel: Grape Garden Restaurant, Flavor Restaurant, Game Restaurant, Muslim Restaurant, Chinese Restaurant and Chinese Buffet.Except for that, the hotel also offers service of meeting, salon, medical care, laundry, department store, business center and taxi.

Budget Hotel: 3-star Huozhou Hotel

Add: Shuiyun Square, Donghuan Road, Turpan 838000, China

Tel: +86-995-8666888

Huozhou Hotel is a 4-star property located on Shuirun Square in the heart of Turpan. Each of its 145 rooms are comfortable and appointed with modern conveniences. Facilities include a swimming pool, sauna and restaurant serving Chinese and western cuisine. 

Budget Hotel: 3-star Dunhuang Hotel

Add: No. 14, Yangguan East Road, Dunhuang, Gansu, 736200

Tel: 86-937-8859128

It was opened to business in 1978 and was assessed as a 4 star-rated hotel in Dunhuang in 2001. There are four buildings in total to suit various needs of different tourists or budgets, that is South Building, North Building, the VIP Guest houses and Building No. 8. You will surely enjoy your stay here.

Budget Hotel: 4-star Holiday Plaza Hotel Jiayuguan

Add: No. 1799 South Wenhua Road, Jiayuguan, China

Tel: +86-937-6768886

 

The Holiday Plaza Hotel Jiayuguan (Jiayuguan Guangchang Jiari Jiudian) is a business hotel offering guests Chinese cuisine. Guests on business can take advantage of a large conference hall business center and meeting facilities. For a nice break guests can stop by the lobby bar coffee shop or tea house to relax or use the fitness facilities or ping pong room. Billards chess and poker are also on offer at the hotel.

Budget Hotel: 3-star Jincheng Hotel Lanzhou

Add: No. 363, Tianshui Road Lanzhou, 730000 China

Tel: +86-931-8416638

 

Jincheng Hotel provides 300 guest rooms, which are all designed by famous designers. It has a very advantageous geographical location, faces the Yellow River in the North and looks to the Giant Mountain in the South. It is only 10 minutes' walk to the urban center and 50 minutes' driving to the airport.

Budget Hotel: 3-star Hehuang Mingzhu International Hotel Linxia

Add: Gansu Linxia Nanbinhe Road East Road

Tel: +86-930-6666661

 

Hehuang Mingzhu International Hotel is situated in Linxia and features free Wi-Fi. The various facilities this unique hotel offers include an express check-in and check-out feature, a coffee bar  and luggage storage. Hehuang Mingzhu International Hotel has been recently refurbished and provides a ticket service, a games room and room service. The hotel's multilingual staff will be glad to  provide dining suggestions and assist in organising itineraries. Rooms feature tea and coffee making facilities, slippers and a desk. A telephone and a hair dryer are also provided. It features a  restaurant and a bar where guests can relax of an evening.

Budget Hotel: 4-star Labrang Civil Aviation Hotel 

Add: 12 East Renmin Road (Renmin Dong Lu), Xiahe, Gannan, China

Tel: +86-941-7128888

 

The Labrang Civil Aviation Hotel (Labuleng Minhang Dajiudian) is located in the southwest of Labrang Town, Xiahe County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Gansu Province. It offers guests easy access to the famous Labrang Temple, one of the six major temples of the Gelukpa Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. This Xiahe hotel features a rich Tibetan ethnic minority flavor. In addition to Chinese cuisine, guests will find delightful drinks at the hotel's lobby bar.Business travelers will find two meeting rooms and a function hall at their disposal. Guests looking for something to do can enjoy games of billiards and ping pong. They can also enjoy professional massages or sun bathing.The hotel has 148 well-appointed rooms that are accompanied by a range of essential amenities to ensure guests have a comfortable stay. Those staying at Labrang Civil Aviation Hotel can enjoy the in-house bar, suitably based for a drink. 

Budget Hotel: 3-star City Hotel Xian

Add: No.70 Nan Da Jie, Beilin District, Xian

Tel: +86-29-87219988

 

This modern 3-star hotel is centrally located in the ancient city of Xi'an, a bustling commercial center with well-known establishments such as the Bell Tower, Drum Tower, and Ancient City Wall. With a total of 137 well-appointed guestrooms, each room at the City Hotel offers a comfortable living space, equipped with central air conditioning, cable TV, and a mini bar. As for business travelers, the meeting room and multi-function hall on the third floor comes well-prepared with the latest in audio and video equipment. Other services include a gymnasium, tea room, and a lounge where guests can relax at the end of the day. For dining options, a variety of dishes can be enjoyed at the Ming Palace Restaurant and La Pinata Restaurant on the second floor.

Budget Hotel: 3-star Holiday Inn Express Putuo Hotel

Add: No. 843 Guang fuxi Lu, Putuo District, Shanghai

Tel: +86-21-61421818

 

Well-managed and conveniently situated on Guang Fu Xi Road, in the heart of downtown, Holiday Inn Express Putuo Hotel is a great choice for travelers. It's an easy drive to the city center and a short distance of nine kilometers to Hongqiao International Airport. The railway station is also easily accessible along with many scenic destinations such as Jing'an Temple, Jade Buddy Temple, Zhong Shan Park and the Su Zhou River where guests can enjoy the stunning riverside and garden view. Shanghai's prime shopping center is also within close proximity. The seven-story hotel boasts 237 well-appointed guest rooms that come with a modern and simplistic style. All room are non-smoking, featuring satellite TV and individually controlled air conditioning. Catering to the discerning business travelers, the 48 square meters meeting room is ideal and fully-equipped with an array of meeting facilities such as an LCD projector and a DVD player.

Plan Your Traveling Date in Kashgar on Sunday

Kashgar Grand Bazaar is steeped in history and riddled with diversity. You can  get an authentic feel for the way Uyghur life functions here. The Grand Bazaar is open every day but really kicks it up a gear on Sunday. Spices and teas are an obvious highlight, as are silk, doppa (traditional Uyghur hats) and carpets, all of which can be seen in abundance. Of the variety, here locals joke that only chicken milk cannot be found amid this mercantile chaos. Please note that the animal market only happens on Sunday, and the Grand Bazaar is at it's best on Sunday. Therefore, make sure that you will be in Kashgar on Sunday as Sunday is by far the best day to visit Kashgar Grand Bazaar.

 

Get Your Visa before Entering China

Nearly every visitor to China will need a tourist 'L' visa before arriving. We cannot obtain your visa, but we will provide you with an official Visa Invitation Letter for your visa application after deposit payment is completed. You need to download Application Forms from the official website of China embassy of your country. On the application, you will need to provide your travel dates, travel itinerary, and proof of onward travel. The application must be typed with no hand written corrections or it will not be accepted. Please bring the Visa Application Forms together with our Visa Invitation Letter to the Chinese embassy or consulate to apply for China visa. We recommend getting your visa at least two months before trip departure to avoid logistical problems. For individual travelers, single-entry visas are valid for entry within three months. For business people and other regular visitors there are multiple-entry visas good for six months at a time. Each visa is valid for a stay of 30 or 60 days, and can be extended while in China. Please note that if you plan to leave China to visit or do business in another nearby country and then go back to China before returning to your country of origin, you need to apply for Double Entry Visa. If you leave China to visit Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan and then go back to China, you need a Double Entry Visa.

 

Arrival in Beijing

This tour starts in Beijing. Beijing has two international airports, Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) and Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX). Beijing Capital Airport is 29 km (15 miles) to the city center while Beijing Daxing Airport is 46 km (29 miles) to the center of Beijing. Upon your arrival at Beijing airport, ICT tour guide will hold IslamiChina welcome sign with your name and wait at the airport arrival hall.

 

Departure from Shanghai

This tour ends in Shanghai. There are two international airports in Shanghai, Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) and Shanghai Pudong (PVG). Pudong mainly serves international flights, while Hongqiao mainly serves domestic and regional flights in East Asia. Hongqiao Airport is closer to the city center (13km / 8 miles) than Pudong (30 km / 19 miles). You will be transferred to your airline terminal building of Shanghai airport on the last day. For your information, Pudong Airport is connected to the magnetic levitation line (Maglev), currently the fastest commercial train in the world. From Longyang Road Metro Station to Pudong airport, the 30-kilometer trip will take only eight minutes. Max speed of Maglev Train can be 430km/h. Please contact us if you want to try Maglev train for your departure in Shanghai.

 

Deposit Payment

A deposit of $200 USD per person is required to secure your reservation. Once your deposit has been received, we will send your confirmation letter, materials for your visa application, packing list, and general information to prepare for your trip to China. We will send you Visa Invitation Letter once we receive deposit payment if you need Visa Invitation Letter.

 

Full Payment

Full payment should be made 30 days prior to departure. Once full payment has been made, hotels, tour guides, domestic flights/trains and land transportation will be confirmed.

 

Cancellation

Cancellations made 31 days or more prior to the scheduled departure date, will receive a 100% refund. Cancellations made within 22 - 30 days will incur a 10% fee. Cancellations made within 15 - 21 days will incur a 30% fee. Cancellations made within 8 - 14 days will incur a 50% fee. Cancellations made within 0 - 7 days will not receive a refund. After the tour has commenced, there is no refund for canceled services due to non-participation, early departure, late arrival, or missed days on tours. Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is determined based Beijing time. Please allow 2-5 business days to process and confirm your cancellation request. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.