12 Days Highlighted Silk Road China Tour from Beijing

Highlights

Trace the Chinese history from capital Beijing to Ancient Silk Road, absorb the ancient majesty of UNESCO World Heritages such as Great Wall, Forbidden City and Maogao Grottoes etc. Besides, the spectacular Gobi desert scenery will attract you to experience the power of nature as visiting the Zhangye Danxia landform and Yadan National Geological Park. Satisfy an appetite for authenticity with Peking roast duck and a gorgeous night show. Accompanied by a knowledgeable private guide, enjoy the freedom and flexibility of a private tour and receive the undivided attention. 　　

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Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12

Day 1 Arrival in Beijing

Airport-hotel Transfer

Upon arrival, you will be warmly greeted and escorted to the hotel by your friendly tour guide and driver.

Overnight in Beijing

Day 2 Beijing

Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Night Show

The tour begins from Tiananmen Square which is the largest public square in the world and the site for massive parades and rallies. Then move to Forbidden City which is the imperial palace from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty. For almost 600 years, it served as the residence for the emperors as well as the ceremonial and political center of the Chinese government. After lunch, enjoy beautiful silk then head to the Temple of Heaven which is for the emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties worshipping heaven and praying for peace and good harvest. At night, you will enjoy a gorgeous show choosing from Peking Opera Show, Chinese Kungfu Show and Acrobatic Show.

Kindly Note: The Forbidden City requires visitors to provide a valid ID or passport for entrance check.

Forbidden City closes on Mondays.

Overnight in Beijing

Scenic spots included in the itinerary

Forbidden City

Tiananmen Square

Temple of Heaven

Famous Show

Beijng Acrobatic Show

Chinese Kungfu Show

Peking Opera Show

Lunch

Day 3 Beijing

Mutianyu Great Wall, Ming Tombs(Changling), Olympic Park, Peking Roasted Duck　

Learn jade culture before starting today's highlight-Mutianyu Great Wall. Enjoy the dramatic vistas of the Great Wall as it descends and rises as far as the eyes can see. You have the option to take the cable car up or hike to the top. After hiking, you'll be served with delicious Chinese lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, transfer to Ming Tombs(Changling) and learn mysterious tomb culture and Emperor Yongle who moved the capital from Nanjing to Beijing and commanded building the famous Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven. On the way back to downtown, sip some tea to refresh up and enjoy the skillful tea ceremony. Make a short stop at Olympic Park where you get the chance to take wonderful pictures of Bird's Nest and Water Cube from outside. At night, savor the famous Peking roasted duck and return to hotel.

Overnight in Beijing

Scenic spots included in the itinerary

Beijing Olympic Park

Mutianyu Great Wall

Ming Tombs(Changling)

Food included in the itinerary

Peking Roast Duck

Lunch

Dinner

Day 4 Beijing-Lanzhou by Flight

Hutong

Start your wonderful tour Hutong by rickshaw and visit a local family to get a closer look at the lifestyles of Beijingers. Later, be transferred to the airport and fly to Lanzhou. Upon arrival, meet your local tour guide and check in at the hotel.

Overnight in Lanzhou

Scenic spots included in the itinerary

Hutong

Day 5 Lanzhou

Bingling Temple Grottoes　

Today you will start your silk road tour to explore the rich Chinese historical and cultural treasure. Enjoy beautiful rural scenery when driving to Bingling Temple Grottoes(3h). Cross the rolling Yellow River and pass the stone forest by speed boat, then explore the mysterious Buddha stone sculptures and pagodas there. After enjoying a delicious local meal, go back to the downtown hotel.

Kindly Note: No. 169 and 172 grottoes at Bingling Temple need to buy entrance tickets if you want to visit.

Overnight in Lanzhou

Scenic spots included in the itinerary

Bingling Temple Grottoes

Lunch

Day 6 Lanzhou

White Pagoda Mountain, Yellow River Iron Bridge, Gansu Provincial Museum, Yellow River Mother Sculpture, Waterwheel Park

After breakfast, you will kick off your tour with a visit to White Pagoda Mountain at first. When you climb onto the top of the mountain, you will be provided with a marvelous view of Lanzhou city and the sublime Yangtze River flowing incessantly. Take some pictures in front of the Yellow River Iron Bridge, one of the classic landmarks in Lanzhou. After lunch, move to the Gansu Provincial Museum which boasts nearly 350,000 pieces of relics and specimens, and you will have a piece of comprehensive knowledge about the silk road and grottoes when visiting. Then take a short visit to Yellow River Mother Sculpture-the landmark of Lanzhou, and transfer to Lanzhou Waterwheel Park which is the oldest irrigation tool along the Yellow River in ancient times. At last, return to the hotel.

Overnight in Lanzhou

Scenic spots included in the itinerary

Gansu Provincial Museum

Waterwheel Park

White Pagoda Mountain

Yellow River Mother Sculpture

Yellow River Iron Bridge

Lunch

Day 7 Lanzhou-Wuwei by Private Vehicle

Leitai Tomb of Han Dynasty, Wuwei Confucian Temple

After breakfast, drive to Wuwei(3.5-4 hrs) and enjoy the Gobi desert along the way. Upon arrival, visit Leitai Tomb of Han Dynasty which consists of a long passage, 3 coffin chambers and 3 side chambers. Inside of the relic site, you will enjoy gold, silver, bronze, iron and jade, and the renowned Bronze Flying Horse of Gansu which is the logo of the national tour of China. Then you move to the Confucian Temple in Wuwei which is the best-preserved and a large-scale magnificent complex of grand architecture. After visiting, check in the local hotel and have a rest.

Overnight in Wuwei

Scenic spots included in the itinerary

Leitai Tomb of Han Dynasty

Wuwei Confucian Temple

Lunch

Day 8 Wuwei-Zhangye by Private Vehicle

Giant Buddha Temple, Zhangye Danxia National Geopark

This morning, you are driven to Zhangye(3hrs). Tour begins with the mysterious Giant Buddha Temple which houses the largest well-preserved reclining Buddha in China, the largest architectural heritage from the Western Xia Dynasty (1038-1227). The gold-plated giant Buddha lies in the Nirvana position in the middle of the hall. After lunch, have a short break on the air-conditioned car then you'll arrive Zhangye Danxia National Geopark which is known for the unusual colors of the rocks, some are smooth or sharp with hundred meters tall. Meanwhile, you'll appreciate the beautiful sunset here. At last, check in a local hotel.

Overnight in Zhangye

Scenic spots included in the itinerary

Giant Buddha Temple in Zhangye

Zhangye Danxia National Geopark

Lunch

Day 9 Zhangye-Jiayuguan by Private Vehicle

Wei Jin Mural Tombs, Overhanging Great Wall, Jiayuguan Pass

After breakfast, drive to Jiayuguan(2.5hrs). Upon arrival, start to explore Wei Jin Mural Tombs with over 1,400 tombs built between the Wei and Jin dynasties, you might marvel at the largest subterranean art gallery in the world containing a large number of colorful murals. After enjoying delicious lunch, continue to visit the Overhanging Great Wall which has an obliquity of 45 degrees, built onto a 150m high ridge. From a distance, it looks like a dragon about to extend its body towards the ground. Afterwards, pay a short visit to Jiayuguan Pass. It is the first pass at the west end of the Great Wall of China and is trapezoidal in shape. This section is the most intact surviving ancient military castle with a reputation of being the "First and Greatest Pass under Heaven" for its strategic position and grand presence. Stand on the gate tower and be amazed by its grand presence yet primitive simplicity, trace the ancient "Silk Road" and the scars left by beacon fire. At last, check in a local hotel.

Overnight in Jiayuguan

Scenic spots included in the itinerary

Bell and Drum Tower in Zhangye

Jiayuguan Pass

Lunch

Day 10 Jiayuguan-Dunhuang by Private Vehicle

Singing Sand Dune and Crescent Lake　

In the morning, enjoy a scenic Gobi desert as driving to Dunhuang(4hrs). Upon arrival, enjoy local delicious meal then move to Singing Sand Dune which offers fantastic desert scenery. The dune, surrounded by rolling ridges and precipitous cliffs, reaches a relative height of 250 meters. While Crescent Lake is the oasis of the desert, which didn't bury by sand for thousands of years. You have the optional choice to ride a camel and reward a unique travel experience in your life. Return to the local hotel.

Overnight in Dunhuang

Scenic spots included in the itinerary

Singing Sand Dune and Crescent Lake

Lunch

Day 11 Dunhuang

Yumen Pass, Great Wall of Han Dynasty, Yadan National Geological Park, Yangguan Pass

After breakfast, you will have a brief visit to the ancient military station Yumen Pass and the Great Wall of Han Dynasty, learn ancient Chinese history from your knowledgeable tour guide then continue enjoying the beautiful Gobi desert when driving to Yadan National Geological Park(2.5 hours). Upon arrival, taste delicious lunch at a local food market. When you entering inside of the park, you might feel like traveling to the architectural art museum, and you'll fully be astonished by geological remains formed by wind erosion, use your imagination and recognize which animal or building it looks like. On the way back to Dunhuang, enjoy the beautiful sunset at Yangguan Pass which is another famous relic site praised by many well-known poets. At last, you are sent back to the hotel in Dunhuang and have a rest.

Kindly Notice: This day trip is quite long, please bring some snacks and water with you.

Overnight in Dunhuang

Scenic spots included in the itinerary

Yadan National Geological Park

Yumen Pass

Lunch

Day 12 Departure from Dunhuang

Mogao Grottoes, Transfer to Airport

Take an excursion to Mogao Grottoes, an oasis strategically located at a religious and cultural crossroads on the Silk Road. The caves house some of the finest examples of Buddhist art with a span of 1,000 years. After visiting, you will be escorted to the airport to catch your flight to the next destination. Farewell to Dunhuang.

Kindly Note: It's not allowed to take photos inside of the Mogao Grottoes.

Scenic spots included in the itinerary

Mogao Grottoes

Hotel Location

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4 Star Hotel

3 Star Hotel

Beijing

Beijing International Hotel Detail

Starway Premier Tianan Rega Hotel Beijing Detail

King Parkview Hotel Detail

Lanzhou

Grand Soluxe Hotel Gansu Detail

Lanzhou Hotel Detail

Changjiang Hotel Detail

Wuwei

Jianlong Grand Hotel Detail

Xiliang Hotel Detail

Yunxiang International Hotel Detail

Zhangye

Zhangye Hotel Detail

Lvzhou Holiday Hotel Detail

Lufeng Holiday Hotel Detail

Jiayuguan

Plaza Holiday Inn Detail

The Great Wall Hotel Detail

Tian Dong Hotel Detail

Dunhuang

Dun Huang Fu Li Hua International Hotel Detail

Jinye Hotel Detail

Jinlong Hotel Detail

Dexule Suite

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Hotel Description

Hotel Position : Plaza del Angel, 12, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

Opened:2000

Number of rooms:108

Postcode:100007

Redecorated:2017

The Ping'anfu Hotel (Ping'anfu Binguan) is a luxury hotel located in the hustle and bustle of the city center. It is only 4 kilometers from the railway station and 28 kilometers from the airport. This hotel provide comfortable rooms, ranging from standard doubles to deluxe suites. Facilities in rooms include international direct dial telephones, satellite televisions, central air conditioning and mini bars. Room service is available on request. Guests of the hotel will also have the chance to relax in the sauna and massage center. The hotel has numerous restaurants, mostly serving Chinese cuisine.

Services & Amenities

Hotel Policies

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in from 14:00

Check-out before 12:00

Hotel Notes

Smoking is now strictly prohibited within all public and enclosed spaces in Beijing. This hotel will NOT offer smoking rooms.

Hotel Description

Opened:2000

Number of rooms:108

Postcode:100007

Redecorated:2017

Price Includes

Entrance fees as listed

Air-conditioned coach and driver

English speaking guide

Boat

A bottle of water per day per person

Economy flight ticket from Beijing to Lanzhou

Airport transfer as listed

Meals as listed

Electronic battery car at Zhangye Danxia National Geopark & Yadan National Geological Park

Hotels for 11 nights (if selected)

Excludes

Cable car

Camel ride

Tips to the guide and driver

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It must be clearly understood that enjoying these extras is your own decision. They are not included in the itinerary or tour price, so you will need to pay separately. The ticket price depends on seating. Ask your guide to book tickets if you want to see any of the following.

Beijing

Summer Palace

$50 For 1 people

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Summer Palace

The Summer Palace, located ten kilometers to the northwest of Beijing, used to be a summer residence of Qing Dynasty emperors. It is an imperial garden known far and wide for its architectural grandeur and stunning natural beauty. It is one of the Four Most Famous Gardens in China. The construction of the Summer Palace started in 1750.

　　The northern part of the Summer Palace is the 60-meter-tall Longevity Hill. Its southern part is a wide expanse of water called Kunming Lake. The whole garden covers 290 hectares, with the lake taking up four-fifths of its total area.

　　Along the northern bank of Kunming Lake runs the Long Corridor with a total length of 728 meters and 273 sections.. The crossbeams of the Long Corridor are decorated with more than 8,000 color paintings with Chinese landscape and historical stories.

The 17-arch bridge on the southern bank of Kunming Lake is more than 150 meters long. Carved stone lions, of different sizes and postures, sit on top of the bridge's stone columns. An octagonal pavilion stands at one end of the bridge and near the pavilion lies a bronze ox with its head raised toward the lake. On the back of the ox is engraved a line from Emperor Qianlong stating that the ox is used to control flooding of the lake.

　　A Ming-style street winds along a stretch of water on the back side of Longevity Hill. The Suzhou Street, 300 meters long, is lined with more than 60 shops and decorated with archways and gateways. The shops, of different shapes and sizes, are built with bluish gray tiles and bricks. The marketplace lends a folksy flavor to the imperial garden.

Summer Palace is a fascinating ensemble of gardens, lakes and palaces

Book a tour to the Summer Palace and experience a stunning ensemble of lakes, gardens and palaces in Beijing. It remains to be a popular tourist destination to this day!

The buildings are positioned in a fashion that creates a sharp contrast to the hilly backdrop. Enjoy walking through these splendid halls and pavilions, admiring the construction and natural beauty all at once!

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Lama Temple

$15 For 1 people

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Lama Temple

　　The Lama Temple is located at the northeast corner of Beijing City. It was originally used as official residence for court eunuchs of the Ming dynasty and was converted to the royal court of Prince Yongzheng during the 33rd year (1693) of Kangxi's reign of the Qing dynasty. In the 3rd year of Yongzheng's rein (1725), it was elevated to imperial palace for short stays away from the capital with the name changed to Yonghe Palace. During the 9th year of EmperorQian Long's reign (1777), it was changed into Lama Temple.

　　　　The dimensions of the temple are magnificent, which have five courtyards in a row. The front structural layout in the temple is bright and spacious dotted with screen walls with carved murals, lifeless things and decorated archways. The interior pavement leading to the main halls and the evergreen pine and cypress appear to be rather peaceful and secluded in the environment. The back structural layout is composed of a cluster of building, halls and pavilions intermingled with each other, with upturned eaves and ridges beautifully interwoven presenting a picturesque sight.

　　Palace of the Heavenly King, Yonghe Palace, Eternal Blessing Hall, the Hall of the Wheel of the Law and Hall of boundless Happiness are the main structures. Amongst which the Hall of the Wheel of the Law is extremely imposing; the overall arrangement of its plane diagram forms a cross sign and there are five petty garrets on the ceiling decorated with small lama pagodas, which are characterized by the style of lamaism. The Hall of Boundless Happiness is the biggest building in the Lama Temple flanked by the Hall of Everlasting Health and the Hall of Peace. They are connected by a corridor of the Suspension Hall, which form a cluster of majestic dignified buildings. In the Hall of the Boundless Happiness, stands a famous huge statue of Buddha, 26 meters high carved out of a whole piece of sandalwood; it is the biggest wood-carving Buddha in the world.

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Hot Pot

$45 For 1 people

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Hot Pot

　　Hot pot, and the less common Chinese fondue, refer to several East Asian varieties of stew, is ke consisting of a simmering metal pot of stock at the center of the dining table. While the hot pot .is kept simmering, ingredients are placed into the pot and are cooked at the table. Typical hot pot dishes include thinly sliced meat, leafy vegetables, mushrooms, wontons, egg dumplings, and seafood. The cooked food is usually eaten with a dipping sauce. In many areas, hot pot meals are often eaten inn the winter.

The Chinese hot pot boasts a history of more than 1,000 years.While often called "Mongolian hot pot", it is unclear if the dish actuall originated in Mongolia. Mongol warriors had been known to cook with their helmets, which they used to boil food, but due to the complexity and specialization of the utensils and the method of eating, hot pot cooking is much better suited to a sedentary culture. A nomadic household will avoid such highly specialized tools to save volume and weight during migration. Both the preparation method and the required equipment are unknown in the cuisine of Mongolia of today.
　　Hot pot cooking seems to have spread to northern China during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618-906). In time, regional variations developed with different ingredients such as seafood. By Qing Dynasty, hot pot had become popular throughout most of China. Today in many modern homes, particularly in big cities, the traditional coal-heated hot pot has been replaced by electric,gas or electromagnetic cooker versions.
　　Because hot pot styles change so much from region to region, many different ingredients are used.

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Gansu (Lanzhou Dunhuang）

Flower Rains along Silk Road show

$70 For 1 people

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Recall Dunhuang Show

$75 For 1 people

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Dunhuang Celebration Show

$60 For 1 people

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benniejay

2019-07-31

Yes everything was spectacular and fascinating very professional and prompt services. There were beautiful places to explore and to see in the 4 hours that we had. The comfort and beauty of the China was incredible, The history, culture and way of life of the local people we bumped into during the layover was beyond our expectations. Hiking on the Great wall after driving through a small remote countryside was very relaxing and rejuvenating. It was the best trip ever to experience on a few hours.

We had not previously used a travel agency for touring. The crew including the driver and tour guide were really funny, friendly and knowledgeable. Despite having limited time we still had free time allowing for shopping and grabbing a meal and drinks. Highly recommend this layover in Beijing.

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mirceao455

Bucharest, Romania

2019-06-28

Great, compact, amazing tour. Our guide Jenny did the best to show us the most important attractions in Beijing in just a 2 day tour. I recommand her tours, she is great with groups, friendly and well prepared.

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2funworldtravers

2019-05-25

Mike and Karen, Tucson, Arizona

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pedro148595

2019-05-22

Highly recommend for everyone coming to Beijing

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Mdezarraga2

2019-05-22

We had an amazing trip with Jenny! She is very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions in fantastic English. She also is very organized so we were on time to each stop of our tour!

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Durban, South Africa

2019-05-09

Booking from South Africa on ChinaTour.net was so quick and easy, however I had to mail customer service as I had not received my confirmation within the 48 hours that the original mail had stated. Once done I received confirmation for all my train and internal flights within 20 minutes of sending the mail. I would highly recommend this website for booking trips through China and i will use it again in future.

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NYCfoodiegirl

New York, NY

2019-04-29

Well worth it! Jenny was really nice and incredibly helpful with the immigration process after airport personnel originally escorted to the wrong area and didn’t want to allow leaving the airport. She takes great photos! Beautiful views and fun to take the toboggan down. Wasn’t too crowded on this day - and definitely worth doing with a 7 hour layover. Nice car and driver too.

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NancyVaB

2019-04-13

Great app to buy train tickets. If you don't know the language you just show the e-ticket that the app gave you and the seller will give the tickets to you without the need to talk.

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aklein729

2019-02-20

Had a great layover tour! 100% worth it. Was easily picked up and transported to the Great Wall and back to the airport. Jenny’s English is perfect so communication flowed nicely. She even helped me take photos on the Great Wall!

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Sreesagubadi

valsayn, Trinidad and Tobago

2019-02-08

I used China tour company to visit Hangzhou on on feb 7th. It’s a private tour. The experience is very pleasant and enjoyable. Tour guide Mr. Mark Zhou was very good. He speaks good English and very patient. He knows his stuff. I visited West Lake , Buddhist temple and the Pagoda. The tour was very enjoying and place (Hangzhou) is a must to see if you wish to enjoy the nature and Chinese culture and tradition. I recommend it to every one visiting China.

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6. The schedule can be adjusted by your tour guide due to the actual traffic condition.

7. Child definition: Child taller than 1.1 meters will be charged full price, child smaller than 1.1 meters will be charged half price.

Cancellation Policy:

If you cancel at least 30 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.

If you cancel between 20 and 15 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.

If you cancel within 15 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

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Tour Code: A0376

Duration: 12days

Departure date: Everyday

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