China 19 Days Private Memorial Tour of Beijing, Xi’an, Lanzhou, Turpan, Dunhuang, Jiayuguan and Urumqi

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Hotel: Overnight in Beijing

Beijing Airport Parking Lot

Upon your arrival in Beijing, your guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. Relax in the hotel during the remainder of the day, or you can have a self-exploration with suggestions from your guide.

Attractions: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven

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Hotel: Overnight in Beijing

Our guide will meet you up at the hotel lobby and start to explore the historical city of Beijing.Explore Beijing from the world’s largest public square, Tiananmen Square. It is one of the largest city squares in the world, located in the centre of Beijing, and is one of the symbols of China. The square is vast and often hosts a variety of grand events and celebrations, such as the annual flag-raising ceremony for National Day.Walk to the Forbidden City from Tiananmen Square. It was the imperial palace of China during the Ming and Qing dynasties and is located on the central axis in the centre of Beijing，learning the legendary story of the emperors and how the royal family lived there.

In the afternoon, we will Temple of Heaven,another famous scenic spot in Beijing, which was used to hold a memorial ceremony for the God in Winter Solstice Festival and to pray for harvest in the first month of the lunar year by the emperors in Ming and Qing dynasties,where the emperors worshiped the heavens in hopes of good harvests.

Attractions: Mutianyu Great Wall,Ming Tombs

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Hotel: Overnight in Beijing

Pick you up at hotel as agreed meeting time then head to Ming Tombs(Changling), a national scenic spot, is located at the southern foot of Tianshoushan Mountain in Changping District, 50 kilometres north of Beijing, and is the mausoleum complex of the thirteen emperors of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), which is characterised by a grand scale, a complete system and a relatively complete preservation. The area has a beautiful natural landscape and an abundance of cultural relics and monuments.

Enjoy the beautiful views when standing on the high position at Mutianyu Great Wall, which has been the military stronghold guarding Beijing since ancient times, and is known as the "Dangerous Ridge Pass".Mutianyu Great Wall architectural construction style is unique, dense enemy buildings, especially three enemy buildings and stands one of the main customs platform. China and foreign countries enjoy the reputation of "the Great Wall of China, Mutianyu alone". 

Attractions: Hutong Tour by rickshaw, High speed train to Xian

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Hotel: Overnight in Xian

You will have enough time to pack up and check out. Our guide will meet you up at the hotel lobby and have half day leisure tour in Beijing.Drive to Drum Tower area for taking a relaxing Hutong Tour by rickshaw, which is the way to know the Beijing local lifestyle.Woving to a less commercial Hutong nearby. A short walking along the authentic Hutong will give you a deep impression of the local residents’ live.It is a kind of auspicious patterns used widely as decoration in Chinese people's daily life.You can taste some unique local snacks under the recommendation of your guide. Be transferred to take a high speed train (5.5 hours) to Xian in the afternoon.

Attractions: Terracotta Warriors, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Ancient Xian City Wall

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Hotel: Overnight in Langzhou

Today we'll explore the most fascinating Terracotta Warriors and Horses on our trip to Xi 'an, built by Qin Shi Huang, China's first emperor. The Terracotta Warriors are considered one of the world's greatest ancient military monuments, attracting countless visitors to admire and explore.

Then,we will visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda holds a rich collection of Buddhist cultural relics and scriptures, which are of great significance to the study of Buddhist art and culture in the Tang Dynasty. Climbing up the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, you can enjoy a magnificent view of the city of Xi'an.After lunch, stroll through the Ancient Wall, the largest and best-preserved ancient city wall in China, is one of the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units and a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction.

Attractions: Sangke Grass

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Hotel: Overnight in Xiahe

In the morning, take an early morning flight to Xiahe for a visit to Sangke Grass, which is famous for summer-blooming Sangke flowers and frequent magnificent Buddhist ceremonies. Stay overnight near Labrang Monastery.

Attractions: Labrang Lamasery

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Hotel: Overnight in Lanzhou

Before driving to Lanzhou, you will take a short visit to Labrang Lamasery, one of the six great monasteries of the Geluk (Yellow Hat) school of Tibetan Buddhism.The temple enshrines ornately decorated Buddha statues and holds important religious ceremonies and events. You will then transferred to Lanzhou.

Attractions:White Pagoda Hill Park, Gansu Provincial Museum

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Hotel: Overnight in Wuwei

Today after breakfast, visit Gansu Provincial Museum (close every Monday). Gansu Provincial Museum is a collection of precious cultural relics of Gansu from ancient times to modern times, with a collection of more than 80,000 pieces (groups) of precious historical relics and natural specimens, especially the crown of Gansu painted pottery in the Neolithic Age, Han Dynasty wooden slips and correspondence, Han and Tang Silk Road treasures, Buddhist art extracts, paleontological fossils and other precious cultural relics.

Then,have a visit to those must-see sites covering White Pagoda Hill Park, which is named after the White Pagoda, a tower that is the only ancient tower of the Ming Dynasty in Lanzhou city and one of the landmarks of Lanzhou. The White Pagoda Mountain Park not only overlooks the beauty of the Yellow River, but also features pavilions, gardens and flowers, and artificial lakes.

Attractions:Leitai Tomb, Wuwei Wen Miao, Tiantishan Grottoes Coach to Zhangye

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Hotel: Overnight in Zhangye

Today, after breakfast, enjoy your visit to Leitai Tomb, Wuwei Wen Miao (Confucian Temple) and Tiantishan Grottoes.The grottoes are spread out on the hillside and include three sections: the South Grotto, the North Grotto and the Central Grotto. These caves contain exquisite Buddha statues, reliefs and murals covering Buddhist stories, myths and legends and portraits. After the tour drive to Zhangye and have a rest of this day.

Attractions:Wooden Tower, Grand Buddha Temple, Zhangye Danxia Landform Park

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Hotel: Overnight in Jiayuguan City

In the morning, visit Wooden Tower of Sui Dynasty and Grand Buddha Temple which is formerly known as Kasye Tathagai Temple, because the temple has China's largest indoor Nirvana reclining Buddha statue named, it is also known as "Reclining Buddha Temple", for the temple built by the royal family, is a national 4A level tourist attraction. It is located in Dafosi Lane, Minzhu West Street, Ganzhou District, Zhangye City, Gansu Province, with a total area of more than 30,000 square meters.After the tour drive to Zhangye and visit Zhangye Danxia Landform Park to appreciate the beautiful sunset. There are strange shape, colorful, magnificent Danxia landform. 

Attractions: Jiayuguan Pass, Overhanging Great Wall

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Hotel: Overnight in Dunhuang

In the morning, you will firstly take a truly special excursion to Jiayuguan Pass and Overhanging Great Wall. Jiayuguan Pass is the traffic artery of the ancient "Silk Road" and the western starting point of the Great Wall of Qin Dynasty. Here, the "Ancient Silk Road" opened up more than 2,000 years ago for economic and cultural exchanges between China and the West and the "ancient battlefield" beacon beacon of military battles of all generations can be seen. And then drive to Dunhuang and have a rest of this day. Enroute, enjoy the fascinating view of Gobi desert.

Attractions: Yumenguan Pass, Dunhuang Yadan National Geologic Park

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Hotel: Overnight in Dunhuang

Today after breakfast, you will firstly have a 3-hour driving to the Yumenguan Pass (30 min) also known as the Small Fangpan City, prospered with the prosperity of the Silk Road, and was once a place through which merchants from the Western regions and people from the Central Plains came and went. Because Hetian jade was imported from here to the Central Plains since ancient times, it is called the Jade Gate Pass.

amazing Dunhuang Yadan National Geologic Park (1 hour) - the largest one of Yadan Landform found so far.Commonly known as Dunhuang Yadan Devil City. It is an important part of Dunhuang Global Geopark in China. At the same time, it is also one of the three most beautiful Yadan landforms in China. When finish the tour, you will have another 3-hour driving back to the Dunhuang downtown. After that, have a rest of this day in hotel.

Attractions: Mogao Grottoes

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Hotel: Overnight in Turpan

Today, you will take a visit to Mogao Grottoes (4 hours) - which is considered the great treasure house of Buddhist arts in existence.The Mogao Grottoes, commonly known as the Thousand Buddha Caves, are located on the cliff at the eastern foot of the Mingsha Mountain, 25 kilometers southwest of Dunhuang City, Gansu Province, China, facing the eastern side of the Tongquan River. 

After lunch, firstly have a 3-hour driving to the Liuyuan Train Station and help you to get on the train. You will have a bullet train (4 hours) from Liuyuan railway station to Turpan, an oasis city, is located at the southern foot of Bogda Peak and in the center of Turpan Depression.

Attractions: Emin Minaret, Karez Well,Ruins of Jiaohe Ancient City

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Hotel: Overnight in Urumqi

Today after breakfast and check-out of the hotel, firstly drive you to visit Emin Minaret (Sugong Pagoda) (1 hour) - the biggest ancient pagoda existing in Xinjiang and the only Islamic ancient pagoda in the country. Continue to the Karez Well (30 min) - reputed as one of the three major construction projects in ancient China. Then go to visit the mysterious death city-the Ruins of Jiaohe Ancient City, which reveals traces of a prosperous ancient trading center and military stronghold 1,600 years ago. Then be transferred to Urumqi (Turpan-Urumqi 200km, about 2 - 2.5 hours driving)

Attractions: Heavenly Lake, Xinjiang Regional Museum, Erdaoqiao Bazaar

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Hotel: Overnight in Urumqi

Take a driving for 120km northeast to visit the holy Heavenly Lake (Tianchi). The beautiful lake is flanked by rugged pines and cypresses, with clear melting waters reflecting the surrounding of snow capped mount Bogeda. Drive back to downtown in the afternoon, visit Xingjiang Regional Museum, a a large integrated museum and a study on cultural relics in Xinjiang. Then enjoy your free time at Erdaoqiao Bazaar.

Attractions: Zhiren Street, Id Kah Mosque, Apak Hoja Tomb, Local Bazaar

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Hotel: Overnight in Kashgar

In the morning, check out from hotel in the morning and you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Kashgar. Continue a leisure stroll along Zhiren Street, an old street with an amazing hand-made stuff from strictly utilitarian cookware to exotic musical instruments. Then come to visit the Id Kah Mosque which is one of the largest and busiest in China. Then, you can take a short visit to Apak Hoja Tomb. If it is Sunday, the local Bazaar will be a good place for you to have a visit. This ancient market attracts locals and merchants from all over Xinjiang and nearby countries such as Pakistan and Kirghizstan.

Attractions: Karakul Lake

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Hotel: Overnight in Kashgar

Today you will have a leisure day in Kashgar. Take a bus tour through the Karakurum Highway to Karakul Lake, enjoy the beautiful snow –capped mountain of Muztagh Ata and the lake. The lake is very clear, reflecting the snowy peaks of the surrounding mountains and the blue sky. There are vast grasslands and beautiful flowers along the shore of the lake, which is an important place for Uyghur herdsmen to graze their animals.Then drive back to overnight in Kashgar.

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Hotel: Overnight in Shanghai

Free at leisure until be transferred to the airport for the flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, be transferred to hotel and the rest time is free.

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Hotel: Not Included

Today is free for you until your tour guide and driver escort you to the airport in time for the scheduled flight/railway station to other destination. Tour ends.