SilkRoadTrips
SilkRoadTrips/SilkRouteTrips is an outstanding travel and tour provider specializing in major China tours with small groups, offering once in lifetime and unforgettable travel experience.
SilkRoadTrips/SilkRouteTrips is an outstanding travel and tour provider specializing in major China tours with small groups, offering once in lifetime and unforgettable travel experience.

At 9am or 2pm, meet your guide outside Exit A, Zhongshanba Station, Metro Line 5 with your nameplate. You can choose hotel pickup option while booking, centrally located Guangzhou hotel pickup is possible to book with the tour (drop off is not included). Then you will start your walking tour with your guide to Renwen Temple which is a typical Taoism temple.Afterwards you visit Liwanhu Park where local people dance, sing and play games. Lychee Bay is a place for the well-preserved old Xiguan houses that used to be the home for rich people. Walking along the Duobao Road and En'ning Road, you will be amazed by the local life, the busy market, the old shops, and the snack street etc.that are a mirror to reflect the traditional Cantonese lifestyle. Moreover, you will taste a local snack at a local restaurant.You will also visit the popular Yong Qing Fang, and Canton Opera Museum(close on Mondays) with your guide.Then you will head to Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street before moving to Shamian Island, a nice place with old buildings by the Pearl River. When the tour concludes, your guide will help you get taxi or metro back to your hotel.

8:30--10am(choose the start time while booking), your guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby of centrally located Guangzhou hotels, then take about 2-hour ride to Gulong Canyon that is situated in Qingyuan. Upon arrival, you will start to walk on the path to the Nine-waterfall, the nine waterfalls fall from the top of the hill and create an impressive picture. Then you will walk on the Glass Walkway(520m) and Glass Bridge(329m) to view the canyon under the glass, then you will get to the Glass UFO Platform(202m), where you can view the wonderful waterfall running from the high mountain to the canyon. The Glass UFO Platform suspends 72 meters in the sky and is inscribed No.1 for its suspension span in the world. Moreover, you will have a later or early lunch depending on your start time.Later, you will be transferred back to Guangzhou hotel where this day tour concludes.Note: there are two booking options. No guide, no meals, no entrance fees are included for TRANSFER ONLY option.

At 8:00am, your guide will meet you at your hotel lobby. Then, you will take a private vehicle for about 2 hours to Kaiping. Upon arrival, you will visit Liyuan Garden in Zili Village firstly. These are typical representatives of Diaolou (Watch Towers) that are listed as cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2007. Kaiping Diaolou and Villages were built by overseas Kaiping people during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These buildings take three forms: communal towers built by several families and used as temporary refuge, residential towers built by individual rich families and used as fortified residences, and watch towers to defend against local banditry. Lunch is arranged at a local restaurant.After lunch, you will move to visit the old town of Chikan where you will view another towers and rural countryside. Afterwards you will be transferred back to your hotel in Guangzhou where this day tour concludes.

At 9:30am, you will be picked up from your centrally located Guangzhou hotel by a local guide and a nice vehicle, then head to the old town of Guangzhou. Firstly you will view the fantastic Lychee Bay area, where there are parks, pool, pagoda, and old houses etc.Located in the old town of Guangzhou, Yong Qing Fang is a wonderful place to view the traditional life style in Guangzhou. You can also visit the Canton Opera Museum here.Then you will head to the Shamian Island, where you will view the European architectural buildings by the Pearl River.Academy of Clan Chen is a nice museum to display art crafts including stone carving, brick carving, ceramic, and colored tiles.Huacheng Square is center of the city, Guangzhou. You will view the Canton Tower, Canton Library and Canton Museum here.Then you will head to view the Canton Tower, which is new landmark of Guangzhou by the Pearl River. If you want to go the top of the tower, the entrance is on your own.Take a night cruise about 6.30-- 7pm to view the lights beside the river, that is one of the must-do things in Guangzhou.Afterwards, you will be transferred back to your hotel where the nice day tour concludes.Note: Academy of Clan Chen is closed on Tuesdays, we will arrange to visit Museum of Nanyue King Mausoleum instead of if it is Tuesday.

At 8:30 am, your private guide will collect you from your Guangzhou hotel for a one-hour drive to Fengjian Water Town. This picturesque riverside village invites you to wander its cobbled lanes, revealing centuries of history through its old houses and temples. A traditional boat trip along the canals offers a unique perspective of the town's charming bridges and daily life.Lunch showcases the world-famous flavors of Shunde, the heart of Cantonese cuisine. The journey continues at Qinghui Garden, a Ming Dynasty treasure (circa 1607) and one of Guangdong's top four classical gardens. Its intricately designed courtyards, pavilions, and reflective pools create an enchanting landscape. After exploring this garden oasis, you'll be driven back to your hotel in Guangzhou, concluding your memorable day.

This 10-day tour will escort you from Beijing to Guangzhou including Shanghai, Xian and Yangshuo by bullet train and flight. You will travel to must-see sites in China with local guide including the Forbidden City, Tian’anmen Square, Great Wall, Bund, Terra Cotta Army, Li River, Canton Tower and Pearl River. ItineraryDay 1. Arrival BeijingWelcome to China! Today is arrival day, upon arrival, our driver will meet you at arrival exit and transfer you hotel in Beijing. Enjoy your free time for the rest of the day.Accommodate, in 3-star hotel in BeijingMeal: NoneDay 2. BeijingToday you will be transferred to Mutianyu Great Wall where you will climb up the Great Wall that was built 600 years ago. Afterwards you will be transferred back to your hotel.Accommodate in 3-star hotel, BeijingMeals: Breakfast and lunchDay 3. Beijing -- Shanghai by bullet trainVisit the Forbidden City, Tian'anmen Square this morning before catching 5-hour bullet train to Shanghai. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to hotel.Accommodate 3-star hotel in ShanghaiMeals: Breakfast and lunchDay 4. ShanghaiCity explore in Shanghai by metro and taxi today, you will visit the Bund, Yuyuan Bazaar, Xintiandi, Nanjing East Road etc.Accommodate in 3- star hotel in ShanghaiMeals: Breakfast and lunchDay 5. Shanghai – Xi’an by airYou will take an early flight from Shanghai to Xian. Upon arrival, you will explore Muslim Quarter and the Old City Wall this afternoon.Accommodate 3- star hotel in Xi’anMeals: Breakfast and lunchDay 6. XianToday you will take one-hour ride to the well-known Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum. There are three pits in the museum where you will be impressed by the high-level art 2000 years ago.Accommodate in 3-star hotel in XianMeals: Breakfast and lunchDay 7. Xian -- Guilin – Yangshuo by airThis morning you will take 2-hour flight to Guilin. Upon arrival, you will take 1.5-hour ride to Yangshuo, a picturesque small town beside the pretty Li River and Karst mountains.You can wander around West Street this evening.Accommodate in 3-star hotel in YangshuoMeals: BreakfastDay 8. YangshuoYangshuo is a wonderful place to view the stunning mountains and river. Today you can ride bike to the Yulong River or hike if you do not want biking, and take local boat on the picturesque Li River this afternoon.Accommodate in 3-star hotel in YangshuoMeals: Breakfast and lunchDay 09. Yangshuo -- GuangzhouTake 2-hour bullet train from Yangshuo to Guangzhou, Upon arrival, you will be met by your guide and start to visit the pretty city Guangzhou. You will visit the Academy of Clan Chen or Museum of Nanyue King Mausoleum, the Shamian Island, and view the Canton Tower. Take a night cruise on the Pearl River to view the fantastic lights in the evening. Enjoy the farewell dinner.Accommodate in 3-star hotel in GuangzhouMeals: Breakfast and dinnerDay 10. GuangzhouYou will be transferred to Guangzhou airport where the wonderful tour concludes.Meal: Breakfast

From 7am to 2pm, our guide will pick you up from Beijing International Airport as per your flight information, then drive 1.5 hours to Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. The Great Wall is the ancient ruin of Chinese defense project, the history of the Great Wall can be tracked back to 2200 years ago. Mutianyu Great Wall was built on the high mountains, and you can climb up to the very top to acquire a bird view of the the imposing Wall. The round-way cable car is included, so you can easily take the cable car up, then wander around. Afterwards you will enjoy a meal at a local restaurant to recover energy before transferring back to Beijing airport to catch your flight. Kindly note you need at least 5 hours for the tour.

At 8am, your guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby of your centrally located hotels in Guangzhou with a Viator signage writing your name. Then you will take 2.5-hour ride for 120km to Yingde County. Yingxi Forest Corridor is well-known 20-km natural reservation where you will walk around to visit the temple, bridge, bamboo forest etc. in the rural countryside. It is a wonderful place to escape the bustle city. Afterwards you will have lunch at local restaurant to taste local food, particularly local Toufu that is local delicacy. (Please let guide know if you do not like Toufu bean-curd). Then you will move to Chuantian Cave or Chuantian TIankeng where the water, cave, and peaks constitute a picture. Upon arrival, you will firstly take a boat to the cave, enjoy the fantastic lake scenery. Afterwards you will walk on the glass bridge that offers a impressive view of the mountains through the transparent glass. You can climb up the peak to have a panorama view if you wish. Later you will be driven back to your Guangzhou hotel where the wonderful day trip concludes.

Day 1 Urumqi to Kashagr by AirToday you will be picked up by our driver from your centrally located Urumqi hotel, and transferred to Urumqi airport to take 1.5-hour flight to Kashgar. Upon arrival, you will be met by local guide and take a private car to the first stop, Apa Hoja Mausoleum, which was built in 1640 by local Imam for his father, and later it became a family graveyard to bury 72 people for 5 generations. The mausoleum is impressive for its delicate Uyghur architectural style including the blue tiles, the dome and the minaret. Next, you will visit Kashgar old town to explore the intersting area where there are old houses for shops, workshops, restaurants, bakery, and tea houses etc. It displays the long history and vivid lifestyle in Kashgar from ancient Silk Road period to today. Handicraft Street is a must-see section in the old town, where the huge music instruments and bronze vessels are very impressive. You might taste some local snacks here, such as Nang Bread, grilled eggs, dried fruites etc. before visiting the old Id Ghar Mosque, the biggest mosque in Xinjiang. Enter the mosque at non-praying time to appreciate its architecture and decor, please wear long pants and cover the shoulders for ladies while visiting this mosque. Lunch is arranged at a local Uyghur's house for you to taste the authentic and traditional Uyghur food including nang bread, hand-stretched noodles, and pilau...etc. In the afternoon, you will wander around the the Grand Bazaar in Kashgar, which is well known in Central Asia for its colorful and lively market. As a Uyghur saying goes that you can buy everything except for your parents. There are more people in the afternoon, because the farmers will drive to here from different area in the morning and buy things in the afternoon at the market. Actually the bazaar opens every day, and more people on Sunday. The animal bazaar is relocated near Kashgar Airport and opens only on Sundays. If it is Sunday, you will also visit the Animal Bazzar as well. When your tour is finished, you will be transferred back to your hotel. Day 2 Kashgar to Urumqi by AirAt 9:30 am Beijing time, you guide will meet you in your hotel in Kashgar and take a private vehicle from Kashar to Karakul Lake that is 190 km away. While driving on the Friend ship Highway from Kashgar to Islamabad, you will view the Uyghur villages, Kirghiz yurts, impressive mountains on the Pamir Plateau. Moreover, this is part of the ancient Silk Road. Firstly, you will stop at Upa Uyghur village to buy some fruites, or Nang bread, then you will view the Red Hill, and stop for lunch beside the stunning White Sand Lake. Upon arrival Karakul Lake, which covers an area of 6.2 square miles (10 square kilometers) with altitude of 11,811 feet (3,600 meters), you will walk along the lake to view the famous lake constructed a wonderful picture with Muztagata Summit that means Ice-mountain-father in Uyghur, 7509 meters. The famous Swedish explorer and geographer Sven Hedin recorded this Summit in 1894. Lunch is included and served at local restaurant. Afterwards you will be transferred back to Kashgar Airport to catch flight back to Urumqi. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your Urumqi hotel where the trip concludes

At 8:00am, you will be picked up from your centrally located Chengdu hotel lobby, then head to Chengdu Panda Breeding Research Base. It is better to view the active pandas in the morning while feeding time. Afterwards, you can choose 3 from below attractions in the city Chengdu. - Wuhou Memorial Temple - Qingyang Palace - Jinsha Site Museum(close on Mondays) - Dufu Thatched Cottage Museum - Tianfu Square - Wenshu Temple - Sichuan Provincial Museum(Close on Mondays) - Kuan and Zhai Alleys Later, you will be transferred back to your Chengdu hotel about 5pm where the tour concludes.

At 8 am, you will be pickup up from your hotel in Guilin, then take 2-hour ride to Longji, where you will firstly go to Ping'an Village, a Zhuang ethnic village, where there are 2 spots to view the rice field on the hill. The rice paddy exhibits different views during different seasons. You need to walk on the hilly road to view the paddies, and it is better to wear comfortable walking shoes.Afterwards you will head to Dazhai Village where you will view the endless paddy fields as well. It is a nice experience to wander around these minority villages to view the traditional wooden houses and costumes. Lunch is included at local restaurant. Later you will be transferred back to your Guilin hotel where the day trip concludes.

OverviewThis 12-day adventure takes you deep into southern China's most dramatic landscapes and cultural treasures, traveling entirely by private vehicle with a local guide. Start in Shanghai before heading inland to Zhangjiajie, home to the towering peaks that inspired Avatar. Then continue to the less-crowded but equally stunning Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its surreal, cloud-piercing summit. Along the way, you will wander the lantern-lit alleys of Fenghuang Ancient Town, hike the emerald cascades of the Longji Rice Terraces, and take local boat through the karst fairyland of Yangshuo. The journey ends in Guangzhou, a vibrant metropolis where ancient temples meet modern cantonese culture. From mountains to rivers, countryside to city, this tour offers a complete southern China experience with the flexibility and comfort of private transport and an expert guide by your side.ItineraryDay 1. Shanghai ArrivalHighlights: Welcome to Shanghai, the most metropolis of China! Upon arrival, you'll be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. The rest of today is at your leisure.Transport: Private VehicleAccommodation: Overnight in ShanghaiDay 2. Shanghai City TourCity explore in Shanghai today with a local guide, you will visit the Bund that is riverfront of the Huangpu River, Yuyuan Garden that is an old pretty garden, Xintiandi that is former French Colony, and Jade Buddha Temple etc.Transport: Private VehicleAccommodation: Overnight in ShanghaiMeals: Breakfast, LunchDay 3. Shanhai to Zhangjiajie by airToday you will fly from Shanghai to Zhangjiajie. The flight information will be sent to you before the tour. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to hotel by your local guide. Zhangjiajie is a renown town for its spectacular national park, and you can enjoy your free time for the rest of the day.Transport: Private Vehicle + FlightAccommodation: Overnight in ZhangjiajieMeals: Breakfast, LunchDay 4. Zhangjiajie: Yuanjiajie, Tianzi Mountain, 10-Mile-GalleryToday you will take one-hour ride to Zhangjiajie National Park where you will overlook the wonderful views by super elevator. The elevator takes 1.58 second to transport tourists from the bottom to the Yuanjiajie top exhibiting unbelievable and fantastic views. Enjoy the heaven and earth pillar unpredictable prototype mountain of the movie AVATAR directed by Jame Cameron on the Summit Sightseeing platform. Afterwards you will move to visit Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve that offers a perfect location to have a panoramic picture. Known as 'the Monarch of the Peak Forest', Tianzi Mountain has four wonders the Sea of Clouds, the Radiance of the Moonlight, the Rays of Sunshine and the Snow in winter. Later you will head to Shilihualang (10-Mile-Gallery) to explore. (One way by electric train; other way on foot for about 30 Minutes.)Transport: Private VehicleAccommodation: Overnight in ZhangjiajieMeals: Breakfast, LunchDay 5. Zhangjiajie to Fenghuang by carDrive to Tianmen Mountain, then walk along the road leading to Gateway of Heaven. The glass walkway makes it so distinctive. You will take Tianmen Mountain Cableway to explore Tongtian Avenue (a way to Heaven), Tianmen Cave (Heaven Gateway), Tianmen Temple, Tianmen glass walkway, Ghost-valley plank road, and Yunmeng Fairy Summit. You will take a small cable to the main cable, then take the longest cableway in the world with a length of 7455 meters and elevation of 518 meters to go down. (The round-way of the main cable and upper way for the small cable are included. If you take round-way small cable car, you will miss some sights.) Afterwards you will take 3-hour ride to old town of Fenghuang which was built along the Tuo River with local wood. It is nice to wander around the well-preserved wooden houses. In the evening, the lights creates a wonderful world from the houses. Accommodate guesthouse in the old townTransport: Private VehicleAccommodation: Overnight in FenghuangMeals: Breakfast, LunchDay 6. Fenghuang to Mount Fanjing day tripToday you will take 2-hour car ride to Mt Fanjing that was inscribed on the heritage list by UNESCO in 2018, you will take a cable car up and continue walking to visit. The well-known attractions include Golden Summit with red clouds, Yuejing Mountain, Sleeping Buddha, Mushroom Stone, Jiulong Pond, Layers of Mountains, Phoenix Mountain, etc. Afterwards you will be transferred back to hotel.Transport: Private VehicleAccommodation: Overnight in FenghuangMeals: Breakfast, LunchDay 7. Fenghuang to Longji Rice TerracesTake 4-hour ride for 350km from Fenghuang to Longji Rice Terraces this morning. Visit the Rice Terraces around PingAn Village this afternoon. The rice terraces here are pretty in different seasons.Transport: Private VehicleAccommodation: Overnight in LongjiMeals: Breakfast, LunchDay 8. Longji to Yangshuo by carToday enjoy the amazing landscape of Longji Rice Terraces in Dazhai, which offers difference view during four seasons. Then you will take 3-hour car ride to Yangshuo. You can explore the busy West Street in the evening in Yangshuo.Transport: Private VehicleAccommodation: Overnight in YangshuoMeals: Breakfast, LunchDay 9. YangshuoIt is a nice experience to ride bike to the countryside of Yangshuo, view the picturesque Yulong River. You can walk around if you don't want to ride bike.Then you will take a boat on the pretty Li River to view the picturesque karst mountains and the rice paddies.Transport: Private Vehicle + bikingAccommodation: Overnight in YangshuoMeals: Breakfast, LunchDay 10. Free time in YangshuoFree explore in YangshuoTransport: NoneAccommodation: Overnight in YangshuoMeals: BreakfastDay 11. Yangshuo to Guangzhou by bullet train, Guangzhou city tourTake 2-hour bullet train from Yangshuo to Guangzhou, Upon arrival, you will be met by your guide and start to visit the pretty city Guangzhou. You will visit the Academy of Clan Chen, the Shamian Island, and view the Canton Tower. Take a night cruise on the Pearl River to view the fantastic lights in the evening.Transport: Private Vehicle + Bullet TrainAccommodation: Overnight in GuangzhouMeals: Breakfast, LunchDay 12. Departing from GuangzhouToday is departure day, you can depart anytime to airport at your own cost. Note: Hotel check out time is at noon.Transport: NoneMeal: Breakfast

Chaozhou or Chauchow is a well-known town for its long history and being the hometown for many overseas Chinese. This 2-day tour will let you explore Kaiyuan Temple, Guangji Bridge, old town, the ancient city wall, and West Lake in Changzhou by round-way bullet train from Guangzhou. At 8:30am, you will be picked up from your centrally located Guangzhou hotel, then take 3-hour bullet train to Chaoshan. Upon arrival, you will visit the above sites and overnight at a 4-star hotel. Afterwards, you will take the bullet train back to Guangzhou. The trip concludes in your Guangzhou hotel.

Gulong Canyon is located about 70 km from Guangzhou, which is well-known for its Glass Bridge recently. The total 1314-meter glass sky walkway is a wonderful place to view the canyon and waterfall. Jiulong Town is situated in picturesque Yingxi Peak corridor. This private day tour will start from Guangzhou and let you walk on the glass walkway, then view the impressive karst mountains in Jiulong Town.At 8am, your guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby of centrally located Guangzhou hotels, then take 1.5-hour ride to Gulong Canyon to visit the imposing Glass Bridge. Afterwards you will take another 1-hour car ride to Jiulong Town to explore.Later, you will be transferred back to Guangzhou hotel where this day tour concludes.Please note this is a long day tour.

Embark on an unforgettable journey that explores the dramatic beauty of Yangshuo from two unique perspectives: from the depths of its most magnificent karst cave to the soaring heights of its panoramic mountain peaks. You will first delve into the underground fantasy world of Silver Cave, a majestic labyrinth renowned for its shimmering stalactites and stalagmites that form spectacular, otherworldly shapes. Following this, you will ascend to the skies via cable car to Ruyi Peak, an aerial park hailed as Yangshuo's "sky garden." Here, you will traverse a sweeping suspension bridge, walk a thrilling glass pathway along a cliffside, and finally climb to the summit's viewing platform for a breathtaking 360-degree vista of the endless karst landscape. This tour perfectly contrasts the mysterious, cool underworld with the open, awe-inspiring views from above, offering a complete and magnificent Yangshuo experience that caters to adventure seekers, photographers, and nature lovers alike.ItineraryAt 8:00 am, your guide will meet you at your hotel lobby in Yangshuo, then you will take a car ride to the Silver Cave. You will walk 2-kilometer path winding through a series of colossal chambers, each more impressive than the last. The clever lighting enhances the natural colors and shapes of the stalactites and stalagmites, creating a truly magical atmosphere. The walk is at a leisurely pace, with plenty of opportunities to stop for photographs.Head to Ruyi Peak and board the modern cable car to the summit. The 20-minute ride is an attraction in itself, offering ever-expanding, breathtaking views of the karst valleys below. Then you will walk on the Suspension Bridge, a 142-meter-long walkway connecting two peaks. Feel it sway gently as you cross, offering thrilling and photogenic views into the green abyss below. Next, test your resolve on the transparent glass path affixed to the side of the cliff. A final climb up a series of stairs brings you to the ultimate reward: the summit viewing platform. This is the crowning moment of the day. Spend time here soaking in the unparalleled 360-degree panorama of countless karst peaks stretching to the horizon.Later, you will be transferred back to your Yangshuo hotel where the tour concludes.

Nanjing is one of four ancient capitals in China. This private day trip will let you explore the interesting The Oriental Metropolitan Museum that displays various relics and artwork, and Qi Xia Mountain and Qixia Temple in Nanjing with your local guide.

Your private local guide will pick you up from your centrally located Kashgar hotel lobby at 10:00am Beijing time. You will take the city tour by the the first stop to visit the Apa Hoja Mausoleum which was built in 1640 by local Imam for his father, and later it became a family graveyard to bury 72 people for 5 generations. The mausoleum is impressive for its delicate Uyghur architectural style including the blue tiles, the dome and the minaret.Next, you will visit Kashgar old town to explore the interesting area where there are old houses for shops, workshops, restaurants, bakery, and tea houses etc. It displays the long history and vivid lifestyle in Kashgar from ancient Silk Road period to today. Handicraft Street is a must-see section in the old town, where the huge music instruments and bronze vessels are very impressive. You might taste some local snacks here, such as Nang Bread, grilled eggs, dried fruits etc. before visiting the old Id Ghar Mosque the biggest mosque in Xinjiang. Enter the mosque at non-praying time to appreciate its architecture and decor, please wear long pants and cover the shoulders for ladies while visiting this mosque.Lunch is arranged at a local Uyghur's house for you to taste the authentic and traditional Uyghur food including nang bread, hand-stretched noodles, and pilau...etc.Moreover, you will explore The High-Terrace Houses (Gaotai Minju). It is a unique historical residential complex dating back over 600 years. Perched on a high earthen cliff about 30 meters above ground, these traditional Uyghur dwellings are built layer upon layer, creating a striking labyrinth of interconnected homes, alleys, and courtyards.The Animal Bazaar is relocated near Kashgar Airport and opens only on Sundays. If it is Sunday, you will also visit the Animal Bazaar.When your tour is finished, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Day 1: Xian (L) Upon arrival at Xian airport or train station(please arrive by noon), you will be met by your guide and taken directly to visit the highlight of Xian, Terracotta Warriors Museum. Your guide will tell you historical details and stories to complement the museum. You'll have lunch at the museum restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the busting Muslim Quarter and street food area, as well as the beautiful Grand Mosque which was built with traditional Chinese architectural style. Overnight in Xian (Accommodation is not included for this combo tour, please book by your own) Day 2: Xian (L)Your guide will meet you at your hotel in the morning, then you will visit the Old City Wall and Big Wild Goose Pagoda, both sites are well-known in Xian. You'll have lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you will be transferred back to the Xian airport or railway station to catch your flight or train onward to your next destination (please depart after 4 pm).

Day 1: Arriving UrumqiUpon arrival at Urumqi Airport or Urumqi Railway Station, your driver will send you to the hotel for check-in. Accommodation: 5-star hotel, Urumqi Day 2: Urumqi - Heavenly Lake - Urumqi (B)Visit Xinjiang Museum where well-preserved Chinese mummies are exhibited(close on Mondays). Among which, you will find the spectacular one standing out from the rest named "Beauty of Loulan". Then you will take one hour car ride to Heavenly Lake or Tianchi in Chinese, which is located on the north side of the Tianshan Mountains to enjoy fantastic mountain views and serene lake scenery. Later, return to Urumqi and stroll through the Erdaoqiao Bazaar. Accommodation: 5-star hotel, Urumqi Day 3: Urumqi - Turpan (B, L)Take a 3-hour car ride to Turpan, the centre of a fertile oasis and an important trade center along the Silk Road. You will visit Karez Irrigation System that is old canal system to water the farm in Turpan. Then you will head to explore the Ancient City of Gaochang, Bezklik Grottos, ruin of ancient Jiaohe City that was once the capital of Anterior Jushi kingdom during 108 B.C. to 450 A.D. but abandoned in the 15th century. Accommodation: 5 or 4-star hotel, Turpan Day 4. Turpan - Liuyuan (via bullet train) - Dunhuang (B)Today you will catch 3-hour bullet train to Liuyuan and be transferred to Dunhuang in about two hours. Enjoy a fun hike on the sand dunes to visit the Crescent Spring Lake this afternoon.Be sure to explore the night market nearby the hotel in the evening! Accommodation: 5-star hotel,.DunhuangDay 5: Dunhuang - Jiayuguan by vehicle (B)Visit the highlight of Silk Road today, Mogao Grottoes (Caves of the Thousand Buddhas). These caves are examples of rock-cut architecture of soft gravel conglomerate not suitable for either sculpture or elaborate architectural details. After lunch, you will take 5-hour car ride to Jiayuguan.Accommodation: 5-star hotel, JiayuguanDay 6: Jiayuguan - Zhangye by vehicle (B)Visit Jiayuguan Fort that is called The First Pass Under Heaven, the western end of the Great Wall for Ming Dynasty. Then you will catch 2-hour car ride to Zhangye Rainbow Danxia, which is very colorful clay mountain. Accommodation: 4-star hotel, ZhangyeDay 7: Departing Zhangye (B)If time allows, visit Dafo Temple before heading to Zhangye Airport or station where the tour concludes.

Day 1: Arriving DunhuangUpon arrival at Dunhuang Airport or Dunhuang Rail Station, meet your guide at arrival lobby and go to the hotel for check-in. You may spend the rest of the day at your leisure exploring the streets of Dunhuang. Be sure to explore the night market nearby the hotel in the evening!Accommodation: 4-Star Dunhuang Hotel Day 2: Dunhuang - Liuyuan (via bullet train) - Turpan (B) You will visit the highlight of Silk Road today, Mogao Grottoes (Caves of the Thousand Buddhas), where you will be impressed by the fresco and statues in the caves. These caves are examples of rock-cut architecture of soft gravel conglomerate not suitable for either sculpture or elaborate architectural details. In the afternoon, you will catch a bullet train to Turpan arriving in approximately 4 hours and be transferred to Turpan hotel in about 30 minutes. Accommodation: 4-Star Huozhou Hotel, Turpan Day 3. Turpan (B, L)After breakfast, you will start to visit Turpan, the centre of a fertile oasis and an important trade center along the Silk Road that was once adjacent to the kingdoms of Kroran and Yanqi. You will visit Emin Minaret which is the symbol of Turpan before sampling an authentic local lunch at a Uyghur home under the grape vine in open air. Later in the afternoon, you will explore the Ancient City of Gaochang, Bezklik Grottos, Astana Ancient Tombs and Karez Irrigation System before returning to your hotel.Accommodation: 4-Star Huozhou Hotel, Turpan Day 4: Turpan - Urumqi (B) After breakfast, you will take a 3 hours ride to Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. In Urumqi, the impressive stop of the day is Xinjiang Museum where well-preserved Chinese mummies are exhibited. Among which, you will find the spectacular one standing out from the rest named "Beauty of Loulan," who was buried 4,000 years ago near the town of Loulan in Taklimakan Desert. "Beauty of Loulan" was remarkably preserved in an open coffin under hot desert sands of the Taklamakan when she was excavated in 1980.Later, you will head to stroll through the wonderful Erdaoqiao Bazaar before driving back your hotel.Accommodation: 4-Star Xiangjiang Lihua Hotel, Urumqi Day 5: Urumqi - Heavenly Lake - Urumqi (B) Today you will take a one hour ride to Heavenly Lake, which is located on the north side of the Bodga Shan range of the Tianshan Mountains to enjoy fantastic mountain views and serene lake scenery. Then you will be taken back hotel.Accommodation: 4-Star Xiangjiang Lihua Hotel, Urumqi Day 6: Departing Urumqi (B) Transferred to Urumqi Airport where the tour ends.

At 6:00 am, a representative will pick you up in your hotel lobby in Beijing and will be holding a sign with your name on the front. Then, transfer to the Beijing airport to catch your flight to Xi'an. Upon your arrival, you will be met by a guide at the airport, then taken directly to the Terracotta Warriors Museum. As you walk the museum, your guide will tell you stories about this culturally-rich venue. Learn about how the emperor at the time had these vessels buried underground for years.After your tour of the Terracotta Warriors Museum, you will be brought to the Muslim Quarter, along with the snack street area. See how the Muslim cultured has had quite the influence on Xi'an. Wander around the old city wall, that was built about 600 years ago, yet remains in good condition. Transfer back to the Xi'an airport after your tour to catch your flight back to Beijing. Meet the driver at the exit of the airport, then transfer back to your Beijing accommodations at the end of the day.

At 9.30am, your guide will meet you outside Exit B1 Yuexiu Park station on metro line 2 in Guangzhou, then start the day tour. You will visit the Museum of the Tomb of the Nanyue King of the Western Han Period, where you will learn the history of Guangzhou back to 2,200 years ago.Afterwards, you will climb up Yuexiu Park to view the token of the city, 5 Rams Sculpture that was erected in Yuexiu park in 1959 to describe the legend. You will also view a section of the Old City Wall of Guangzhou in the park, which was built in Ming Dynasty about 600 years ago.Then, you will move to Academy of Clan Chen, or The Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, which is an academic temple built in 1894 during later Qing Dynasty. Academy of Chen Clan is a complex with traditional Canton architecture style. Now it is a folk art museum to display wooden carving, stone carving, brick carving, pottery, plaster and iron engraving etc. which are nice to view with your local guide.Later, you will take metro to Shamian Island and wander around the former colony for British and French for 100 years ago, where there are well-preserved old European architectural houses, and you can see local people taking wedding pictures here.Afterwards you will take a boat on the Pearl River to view the buildings beside the river. Then you will move to Canton Tower. The impressive Canton tower is 600 meters in height, and if you are interested, you could buy a ticket to overlook the city at your own expense.Your lunch is included for the delicious Cantonese Dim Sum. Your wonderful day tour concludes at the Canton tower where you can take taxi or metro back to your hotel by yout own.Note: Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King closes on Mondays, Academy of Clan Chen closes on Tuesday, we will arrange visit YongQingFang instead of when it is closed.

At 9:00am, your guide will meet you at your hotel lobby. Then, you will be driven to Kumbum Monastery which is 16 miles (25 kilometers) from Xining. Kumbum is one of the six biggest Tibetan Monasteries. The founder of Yellow Hat Sect, Tsongkhapa, was born and grew up here before he went to Lhasa. You will view the Stupas, Teaching Hall...etc. The amazing Butter sculpture exhibition in the monastery will definitely impress you. Afterwards you will be transferred to a local restaurant for lunch. Then, you will be transferred to Dongguan Mosque in Xining that is the biggest mosque in Xining with traditional Chinese architecture and very different from Arabic style. You guide will take you for a visit at a local market near the mosque where you can see farmers selling all kind of veggies, fruits, meat, etc. At the end, you will be transferred back to your hotel where the trip concludes.

At 9:30am Beijing time, you guide will meet you in your hotel lobby and take a private vehicle driving about 2 hours to Shipron’s Arch for about 125 miles (200 kilometers).Shipton’s Arch, Tianmen in Chinese, meaning "Heavenly Gate", is a conglomerate natural arch, west-northwest of Kashgar, near the village of Artush in Xinjiang, China. The arch was discovered by English mountaineer Eric Shipton in 1947 while he was traveling between Tashkent and Kashgar, though it was known by locals. However, it could not be verified of its location after his discovery.It was only as recently as May of the year 2000 that an expedition sponsored by National Geographic Magazine rediscovered the arch for foreigners thus it became well-known. Shipton's Arch is probably the world's tallest natural arch.The height of the arch is estimated to be 1,200 feet (370 meters). Travelers will be impressed by the natural view while hiking in the valley extending about 19 miles (30 kilometers). Upon arrival, your guide will lead your hike in the valley to get the best view of Shipton's Arch. Picnic lunch is included in the valley.Afterwards you will be transferred back your hotel where the trip concludes.

At 3.30 pm, your guide will meet you in the lobby of the central-located hotels, and start the night tour in Guangzhou. Firstly you will go to Lychee Bay where you will view the old Xiguan old buildings with traditional Canton Style, arch bridge, stage etc. Afterwards you will go to Beijing Road to wander around the shopping street, which is always busy from day to night. You can purchase all sorts of clothing or souvenirs here.Enjoy the yummy Cantonese Dim Sum at local restaurant. Then you will take a cruise on the Pearl River for about one hour to enjoy the fantastic river view and the lights on both sides of the Pearl River. Particularly on the cruise you will view the Canton Tower that is the third highest TV tower in the world, and it is the best time to take photos in the evening when all lights are on. Afterwards you will be transferred back to your hotel where the trip concludes.

At 8.00 am, your guide will pick up you from the lobby of centrally located Guangzhou hotels. Then you will take 1.5 hour-ride to Shimen National Park, the car will take you to the lake on the mountain, there are different flowers blossoming in different seasons. You can walk around the lake and breath the fresh air to enjoy the picturesque landscape. You do not need to climb up in this national park. Then you will have a lunch at local restaurant. Afterwards you will move to Biquan Air Hot Spring which is one of the top hot springs in Conghua, Guangzhou. There are 52 different hot spring pools, each one has its own function to comfort you. It is nice to swim and play in the water here in Summer as well. Later you will take 1.5-hour ride back to your hotel where the comfortable day trip concludes.

China Silk Road Beijing to Kashgar offers a bird view of the well-known Silk Road between east and west, and explore the colorful history and stories in the 15 days with local guides.ItineraryDay 1. Arrival into BeijingUpon arrival, transfer to the hotel.Overnight in BeijingMeal: NoneDay 2. Great WallDay trip to the stunning Great Wall, enjoy the ancient Chinese military construction.-Great Wall: Extending 5000 km, it is the most popular spot for tourists. With a long history, the Wall near Beijing is very impressive to climb up the top.Overnight in BeijingMeals: BLDay 3. Beijing to Xi'an by fast trainVisit Tian'anmeng Square and Forbidden City in the morning. The take 5-hour bullet train to Xi'an.-Forbidden City: It used to be the royal palace from 1420 to 1912. There were 24 emperors lived here, therefore numerous priceless relics are housed here.-Temple of Heaven: It was used for emperors to warship Heaven in Ming and Qing Dynasty. The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest was the highestt building in Beijing as it was home of Heaven.Overnight in Xi'anMeals: BLDay 4. Xi'anToday we will see the eighth wonder of the world, Terra Cotta Warriors. Well-preserved warrios and horses are exhibited in the exhibition hall, impressed you with a wonderful arrangement. Return Xian, heading for Muslim Quarter to taste local food, and visit the Grand Mosque that is constructed with traditional Chinese architecture.|In the evening, you will visit to the renown Old City Wall of Xian.-Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses: Discovered in 1974, it is a must-see in Xi'an. Various warriors exhibited in a original site will amaze you with their different features.-Old City Wall: Nearly 14km, built 6 hundred years ago. The old City Wall of Xi'an is a perfect place to know the long history of China.Overnight in XianMeals: BLDay 5. Xian/Lanzhou/Binlinsi/LinxiaTake 3-hour bullet train to Lanzhou, then transfer to Binlinsi Grottos that is located on the other side of Liujiaxia Reservoir. Afterwards, move to Linxia City.-Binglingsi Grottos: Build beside Yellow River, the Grottos were carved from the mountain. Various Buddha Statues and the scenery around the Grottos are incredible.Overnight in LinxiaMeals: BLDay 6. Linxia/Xiahe (Labrang)Take a ride to Xiahe county where it is well-known for the Labrang Monastery, exploring the splendid culture of Tibetan Budhism.-Labrang Monastery: One of the six biggest Tibetan monasteries, presents typical Tibetan Budhism culture.Overnight in XiaheMeals: BLDay 7. Xiahe/Lanzhou/DunhuangTake a ride to Lanzhou airport to catch the flight to Dunhuang. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Ride camel on the Singing Sand Dunes, view the Crescent Moon Spring in the dunes in the later afternoon.-Minsha Dunes: It means Singing Sand Dunes, the sand was moved from Taklamankan desert to form the dunes in the history.Overnight in DunhuangMeals: BLDay 8. DunhuangVisit Mogao Grottos, highlight of the Silk Road in the morning. Then explore the night market in the evening.-Mogao Caves: Though it was stolen many times in the history, Mogao Caves still has well preserved frescos with colorful paintings that look like finished yesterday.Overnight in DunhuangMeals: BLDay 9. Dunhuang to Turpan by fast trainVisit Jade Gate Pass in the morning. Then take 2-hour car ride to Liuyuan where you will catch 3-hour bullet train to Turpan.Overnight in TurpanMeals: BLDay 10. Turpan Sightseeing, the head to UrumqiVisit Karez irrigation system, Bezklik Grottos, the Ancient City of Jiaohe & Gaochang. Then take 3-hour car ride to Urumqi.Overnight in UrumqiMeals: BLDay 11. Urumqi/Heavenly Lake/KashgarTake a ride to Heavenly lake to enjoy the beautiful high mountain lake, then fly to Kashgar.Overnight in KashgarMeal: BLDay 12. KashgarVisit Id Ghar Mosque, Apa Hojia Tomb, old town, animal market(open only on Sunday).-Idkar Mosque: It is the biggest mosque in Xinjiang. The mosque with its square is for local Uyghurs to pray.-Apa Hoja Tombs: It is a family cemetery, with stunning blue tiles shining in the sun.Overnight in Kashgar Meal: BLDay 13.Karakul day tripTake a ride to Karakul lake.-Karakul Lake: Beautiful mountain lake with altitude nearly 3800 meters, has impressive scenery with the snow-covered mountains.Overnight in Kashgar Meal: BLDay 14. End of the TourYou may fly to your home city, or continue to Kirgizstan. The tour concludes.Meal: B
ItineraryDay 1. Arrival BeijingMet and transferred to Hotel. Your guide will escort you to have orientation walk around the hotel.Overnight in BeijingMeal: Welcome Dinner Day 2. Walking tour in BeijingStart hiking from hotel to Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City, Jingshan Park Beihai Park, finish the walking tour in hutongs. Enjoy the Peking duck dinner tonight.Overnight in BeijingMeal: BLD Day 3. Hiking on the Great Wall of GubeikouPrivate transfer to Gubeikou, hiking at Wohuling Great Wall. Hiking distance: 5 kmOvernight in GubeikouMeal: BLD Day 4. Hiking on the Great Wall from Gubeikou to JinshanlingHiking from Gubeikouto Jinshanling to enjoy the original Wall.Hiking distance: 10 kmOvernight in JinshanlingMeal: BLD Day 5. Jinshanling/HuangyaguanHiking from Jinshanling to Simatai West. Transfer to Huangyaguan Great Wall.Hiking distance: 5 kmOvernight in HuangyaguanMeal: BLD Day 6. Huangyaguan/BeijingHike at Huangyaguan Great Wall, a reconstructed sect, easy walking but fantastic mountain view. Then transfer back Beijing to have celebration farewell dinner.Hiking distance: 3 kmOvernight in BeijingMeal: BLD Day 7. Beijing departureYou can depart at anytime, trip concludes.Meal: B

Hong Kong to Yangshuo Start the bustle Hong Kong to explore the city with a full day, then move to Guangzhou to enjoy the wonderful Cantonese culture. Afterwards transfer to Yangshuo to indulge into the picturesque river and mountain view. It is a best chance to explore Southern China in short time. Itinerary D1. Arrival Hong Kong You can arrive in Hong Kong any time. 6.30pm, our guide will meet you in the hotel lobby to brief the trip. At 8 pm, walk to the Victoria harbor to enjoy the light show. Meals: D Overnight in Hong Kong D2. Hong Kong-Guangzhou Day trip in Hong Kong including the star avenue, Victoria Peak, Mangkok. At 6 pm to catch train to Guangzhou. Overnight in Guangzhou Meals: B D3.Guangzhou City tour in Guangzhou. Visit Tomb Museum of Nanyue King, Academy of Clan Chen, Shamian Island, view the Canton Tower. Lunch is yummy dim sum Meals: BLOvernight in Guangzhou D4. Guangzhou— Guilin—Yangshuo Transfer to Guangzhou South Railway station to catch a bullet train to Guilin(3 hours). Upon arrival, transfer to Yangshuo. Take a cruise this afternoon on the picturesque Ri Liver. Visit the West Street in the evening where you can purchase different souvenirs. Meals: BL Overnight in Yangshuo D5. Yangshuo Bike ride to countryside, bamboo rafting on the Yulong River. Climb up Moonhill before the lunch at local farmer house. Ride back home after lunch. Free time this afternoon, optional calligraphy, Kung Fu class or cooking class. Meals: BL Overnight in Yangshuo D6. Guilin-- home Transfer to airport where to catch flight to Guangzhou or Beijing, Hong Kong back to home. Trip concludes. Meals: B

Guangzhou Explore TourThis exciting sightseeing private tour by public transfer and on foot with a friendly local guide will offer you a great opportunity to know the historical city Guangzhou, including numerous cultural attractions and historical landmarks such as the Chen Clan Temple, the Museum of Nanyue King, Shamian Island, Guangxiao Temple and Canton Tower. Note: Museum of Nanyue King Tomb closes on Mondays, Chen Clan Temple closes on Tuesdays. If you book on Monday or Tuesdays, we will arrane to visit YongQingFang instead.ItineraryDelve deep into the significant landmarks of Guangzhou with your very own personal guide. On this private tour, uncover the city's history as you visit the Tomb of the Nanyue King, the Chen Chan Ancestral Hall, and nearby Shamian Island.In the morning, set out with your guide from your hotel, and take a private car to the Museum of the Tomb of the Nanyue King. Excavated in 1983, this tomb dates back to the Western Han period and reveals the 2,200-year-long history of Guangzhou. Tour the exhibition hall, which houses a wealth of relics excavated from the tomb and the city itself. Then you will move to visit the Yuexiu Park where there is a landmark of Guangzhou, Five-Ram Statue.Your next stop is the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, an academic temple built during the Qing Dynasty by the 72 Chen clans to house clansmen preparing for their imperial examinations. As you explore the complex, discover traditional Canton architecture, and get a close look at the rich carvings, pottery, and engravings that adorn nearly every square inch. Afterwards you will head for Guangxiao Temple that is one of the biggest temple near Beijing Road. If you are interested in shopping, you can wander around Beijing Road for a while.Continue on to Shamian Island, a former British and French colony that dates back a century. After time to wander among the European-style buildings, head to a local restaurant for a lunch of tasty Cantonese dim sum. Once you've refueled, pay a visit to the impressive Canton Tower, entrance for Canton Tower sightseeing floor is included. You can admire the 1,969-foot (600-m) skyscraper from the surrounding square, or opt to take a trip to the top for incredible views over Guangzhou. Afterward, end your day with a convenient ride back to your hotel.

At 8.00 am, your guide will pick up you at the hotel lobby of the centrally located Suzhou hotels or Suzhou Railway Station, then start the day tour in Suzhou.Suzhou was the capital of Wu culture 800 years ago and is one of China's leading historic cities. The city was developed around the Grand Canal that forged much of China's traditional north-south commerce. Suzhou is built around a series of canals inspiring Chinese to consider it the "Venice of the East". Now a modern thriving city, Suzhou maintains a traditional core surrounded by a moat and is world famous as a UNESCO world heritage site for their traditional Chinese gardens.You will first visit one of China's most exquisite gardens, The Humble Administrator's Garden. This Cultural Heritage site includes both a residential quarter and a delicately landscaped garden. You will learn the beauty of this well-known Suzhou garden while wandering around the pavilions, bridges, houses, etc. Afterwards you will visit Lion Grove Garden that is a smaller but well-known for its man-made hills.After lunch at a local restaurant, you next visit Shantang Street, a good example of the water town in Southern China with well-preserved traditional architecture. You can wander around the old street to view the Opera Stage, Boat Museum etc. Then you will take a boat on the Grand Canal for about 40 minutes to view the scenery.After the boat ride, you will then travel to the Suzhou Silk Museum. This museum exhibits the history of Chinese silk from ancient time to modern time. It features demonstrations, samples of patterns, and explanations of how silk was important to both Chinese culture and trade.After the museum, you will move to Tiger Hill where there are numerous relics to visit. Afterwards you will be transferred back to your hotel or Suzhou Station where the trip concludes.

At 8.00 am, our driver will pick up you at the hotel lobby of the centrally located Shanghai hotels (exclude Shanghai Pudong airport area), then drive 2 hours to Suzhou where your guide will meet you.Suzhou was the capital of Wu culture 800 years ago and is one of China's leading historic cities. The city was developed around the Grand Canal that forged much of China's traditional north-south commerce. Suzhou is built around a series of canals inspiring Chinese to consider it the "Venice of the East". Now a modern thriving city, Suzhou maintains a traditional core surrounded by a moat and is world famous as a UNESCO world heritage site for their traditional Chinese gardens.You will first visit one of China's most exquisite gardens, The Humble Administrator's Garden. This Cultural Heritage site includes both a residential quarter and a delicately landscaped garden. You will learn the beauty of this well-known Suzhou garden while wandering around the pavilions, bridges, houses, etc. After lunch at a local restaurant, you next visit Shantang Street, a good example of the water town in Southern China with well-preserved traditional architecture. You can wander around the old street to view the Opera Stage, Boat Museum etc. Then you will take a boat on the Grand Canal for about 40 minutes to view the scenery.After the boat ride, you will then travel to the Suzhou Silk Museum. This museum exhibits the history of Chinese silk from ancient time to modern time. It features demonstrations, samples of patterns, and explanations of how silk was important to both Chinese culture and trade.After the museum, that will wrap up your day in Suzhou. Your driver will drive you back to your Shanghai hotel where the trip concludes.

Day 1. Guangzhou -- Congjiang Via Bullet Train At 8:00am, your guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby of centrally located Guangzhou hotels, with a signage writing your name, then drive to Guangzhou South Railway Station to catch 3.5-hour bullet train toCongjiang. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to Zhaoxing Dong Village where you will visit the old houses, Drum Tower and Dong people dressed with the colorful costumes. Then you will drive to Tang'An Dong Village that is situated on the high mountain. Tang'An is more traditional and well-preserved for its original life style. Later you will come back Zhaoxing to wander around in the old village. The best time to view the village is in the evening when all lights are lit on. Overnight: Local nice guesthouse in Zhaoxing Day 2. Congjiang-- Guangzhou Via Bullet Train This morning you will drive 30 minutes to visit Basha (or Biasha) Miao village that is the last gun tribe in China. The performance of the local Miao people in the village is a good way to know their tradition. Wander around in the village, and view the terrace farm on the hill, it is a nice experience to travel here. Later, you will be transferred back to Congjiang Railway Station to catch a bullet train back to Guangzhou. Upon arrival, you will be transferred back yo your hotel in Guangzhou where the tour concludes.

Day 1. Xining or Lanzhou to Zhangye by bullet train You can start the tour either from Lanzhou or Xining, our guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby in Xining or Lanzhou to the railway station to catch 2 or 3-hour bullet train heading to Zhangye. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to visit the Giant Buddha Temple in the city center. The 34.5-meter sleeping Buddha is well-preserved with colorful robe in the temple. Afterwards, you will be transferred to hotel in Zhangye.Accommodation: Zhangye 4-Star Jingyang Hotel or equivalent Day 2. Zhangye (BL)After hotel breakfast, Afterwards you will drive one hour to visit Mati Temple that houses grottoes, buildings and fresco which still keep its original style since ancient time. Afterwards, you will take 2-hour ride to Multi Danxia Mountains, which is impressive for its scenery decorated with red, yellow, white, black clay. Later, you will be transferred back to your hotel. Accommodation: Zhangye 4-Star Jingyang Hotel or equivalent Day 3. Zhangye to Jiayuguan by car (BL) After hotel breakfast, your will be driven about 3 hours to Jiayuguan Fort, which was the end of the Great Wall in Ming Dynasty. As a UNESCO site, this fort exhibits its functional design for the military aim. Afterwards you will climb up the Overhanging Great Wall that was rebuilt on its original site on the impressive Black Mountain in the Hexi Corridor. Later you will be transferred back to your hotel in Jiayuguan. Accommodation: Jiayuguan 4-Star Jiayuguan Hotel or equivalent Day 4. Jiayuguan to Dunhuang by car(BL) After hotel breakfast, you will be driven about 5 hours to Dunhuang. After hotel breakfast, you will be driven about 5 hours to Dunhuang. You will visit the Mingsha Shan or Singing Sand Dunes this afternoon. Tonight you can explore the well-known Dunhuang night market.Accommodation: Dunhuang 4-Star Silk Road Hotel or equivalent Day 5. Departing from Dunhuang (BL)You will visit the renown gem on the ancient Silk Road, Mogao Caves, this morning. The fresco in the caves has been well-preserved since 1500 years before. After the cave tour, you can depart from Dunhuang, please book the flight departing after 2pm. Airport or train station drop-off is included.

Day 1. Guangzhou -- Huaihua South by bullet train At 7:30am, your guide will meet you at your hotel lobby. Then, transfer to Guangzhou Nan Railway Station (Guangzhou South) to catch a bullet train from Guangzhou to Huaihua South (4.5 hours). Upon arrival in Huaihua South, you will be transferred to Fenghuang Old Town for 1 hour, which is a well-known river town in Hunan Province. There are well-preserved old wooden houses built by Tujia and Miao people beside the Tuo River. At night, it is a dreamy world when all lights are lit on in the old town. Tonight you can find a seat in one of the bars to enjoy the nice night scenery. Accommodation: Local nice guesthouse in Fenghuang Day 2. Fenghuang -- Mt Fanjing -- Fenghuang by car Today you will take 2-hour ride to the Mt Fanjing which is situated in Guizhou Province. You will take cable car to the mountain, then walk to the token of Fanjing Mountains, The Mushroom Rock. There are also temples, bridges, rock carving here that are worth visiting. Afterwards you will be transferred back to Fenghuang.Accommodation: Local nice guesthouse in Fenghuang Day 3. Fenghuang -- Huahua South -- Guangzhou by car & bullet train This morning, you will visit the Great Wall near Fenghuang, which is the only Great Wall in Southern China, and it was built in 17th century during the Ming Dynasty. Then you will be transferred to Huahua South Railway Station to catch a bullet train back to Guangzhou (4.5 hours). Upon arrival in Guangzhou, you will be transferred back to your hotel where the tour concludes.

At 7am, you will be picked up from the lobby of the centrally located Guangzhou hotel, and move to Guanzhou South Railway Station to catch 2.5-hour bullet train to Yangshuo. Yangshuo is well-known small town for its picturesque mountains and rivers. Under the jurisdiction of Guilin city, Yangshuo is 60km from Guilin and endowed the best view of Guilin. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to take a boat on the Li River to enjoy the incredible Karst Mountains and water view on the boat. Afterwards you will visit theMoon Hill and Yu Long River that are the impressive part for its spectacular scenery. After lunch at a local restaurant, you can wander around the West Street for shopping. Later, you will be transferred to catch bullet train back to Guangzhou. Upon arrival, you will be transferred back to your Guangzhou hotel where the trip concludes.

Day 1. Guangzhou -- Yangshuo Via Bullet TrainAt 7am, your guide will pick you up with a Viator signage at the hotel lobby of centrally located Guangzhou hotels, then drive to Guangzhou South Railway Station to catch 2.5-hour bullet train to Yangshuo. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to have lunch at local restaurant. Then you will take a cruise on the Li River, enjoying the stunning picturesque landscape of the Karst mountains. Afterwards you will head to Xiang Gong Hill. You need to climb up about 20 minutes to the top, where you will have a bird view of the stunning Li River.This evening you can wander around the well-known West Street, where there are pubs, bars, restaurants etc., and it is a wonderful place for the night life.Overnight: Yangshuo Green Lotus Hotel or equivalentIncluded meals: Lunch Day 2. Yangshuo -- Longji Via CarAfter hotel breakfast, you will follow local guide to ride bike in the countryside along the quiet Yulong River. If you do not want to bike-riding, hiking along the Yulong River is also good option.After lunch, you will take 3-hour ride to Longji Rice Terrace. Stay overnight in this quiet country village Ping An.Overnight: Longji local innIncluded meals: Breakfast and LunchDay 3. Guilin -- Guangzhou Via Bullet TrainAfter hotel breakfast, you will follow local guide to walk through the rice paddies on the mountains around Ping An. There are Sightseeing Platform No. 1 and No. 2 where you can climb up to enjoy a panorama view of the Rice Terrace. Afterwards you will take sightseeing bus to Dazhai Village that is another place to view the stunning rice paddies.Later, you will be transferred to Guilin Railway Station to catch bullet train back to Guangzhou. Upon arrival, transferred back to your hotel where the trip concludes.Included meals: Breakfast and Lunch

At 8am, you will be pickup up from your hotel in Yangshuo, then take 3-hour ride to Longji, where you will firstly go to Ping'an Village, a Zhuang ethnic village, where there are 2 spots to view the rice field on the hill. The rice paddy exhibits different scenery during different seasons. You need to walk on the hilly road to view the paddies, and it is better to wear comfortable walking shoes. Afterwards you will head to Dazhai Village where you will view the endless paddy fields as well. It is a nice experience to wander around these minority villages to view the traditional wooden houses and costumes. Lunch is included at local restaurant. Later you will be transferred back to your hotel in Yangshuo where the day trip concludes.

Day 1. Guangzhou to Nanjing/Zhangzhou by train, then visit Nanjing Tulou (D)At 5am, you will be picked up by our representative from hotel lobby of centrally located Guangzhou hotel, then drive to Guangzhou station to catch 4-hour bullet ride to Nanjing or Zhangzhou. Upon arrival, you will take 1-hour car ride to Tianluokeng hakka cluster, which is located in Shuyang Town. You will take a bird-view on the top of the mountain for the old Tulou Castle, which is composed primarily of four round houses plus one rectangular earthen house, that is why it is named 4 dishes and 1 soup as one of the most magnificent and well- preserved hakka houses here. Later, you will check in at the Tulou guesthouse.Day 2.Nanjing to Gulangyu in Xiamen by car & ferry, then back to Guangzhou by train(BL)Take 2-hour car ride to Xiamen this morning, then take a ferry to Kulangsu(Gulangyu) Island which covers an area 1.91 skm. There are plenty of old houses that were built one hundred years ago on the island. It is nice to walk on the quiet island due to the traffic control. You can visit the elegant Shuzhuang Garden and Piano Museum, and climb up the Sunlight Rock to get panorama view of the entire island. Later you will take ferry back, and being transferred to Xiamen Station to catch 4-hour bullet train back to Guangzhou. Upon arrival, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Guangzhou, where the tour concludes.

At 8:30am, our guide will pick you up from your centrally located Beijing hotel lobby with your nameplate and start this day tour. Firstly you will visit the biggest city square, Tian'anmen Square which is located in front of the Forbidden City. You will view the buildings around the square before heading for the Forbidden City. As a palace for Ming and Qing Dynasty, the Forbidden City was built from 1406-1420AD in Ming Dynasty. It is well-preserved housing millions relics. Your guide will take you visit the impressvie halls and tell you the stories behind the buildings. Afterwards you will walk to the Hutong Area. Hutong area is old Beijing where you will see the traditional lifestyle for local people and enjoy the wandering around the Houhai Lake.Later, you will be transferred back to your hotel where the tour concludes.

At 8am, your guide will meet you at your hotel lobby centrally located in Dunhuang with a Viator signage writing your name on. Then you will go to Western Thousand Buddha Caves firstly, which is 35 km away from the downtown. Most of the caves were built in Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534 A.D) and Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D), and damaged badly due to its location close to the Dang River. However, there are fewer tourists than Mogao Caves, you can visit some caves with well-preserved frescoes and statues comparatively. Afterwards you will drive about 2 hours to Yulin Caves that is about 710 km from Dunhuang. The Yulin Caves were built on bank cliffs at two sides of the Yulin River valley. There are now 42 major caves in existence together with hundreds of others scattered around, 31 on the east bank and 11 on the west bank. The first group of caves was built in the Northern Wei dynasty and in the following dynasties more caves were cut or restored. The forms of caves and contents of paintings show close connection with those in the Mogao Grottoes so they are important constitute parts of Dunhuang art complex, and have great historical and art value. The grottoes preserve nearly one thousand statues and more than one thousand-square-meters frescoes. You will follow the cave guide to visit some caves to learn the history. Lunch is included today. Later you will be transferred back to your hotel in Dunhuang where the historical day trip concludes.Note: The entrance fees for both caves are only for regular caves, and you can pay locally if you would like to visit special caves.

At 9.30am, your guide will pick you up from your centrally located Guangzhou hotel, then take taxi or metro to start the day tour. You will visit the Museum of the Tomb of the Nanyue King of the Western Han Period, where you will learn the history of Guangzhou back to 2,200 years ago. Afterwards, you will climb up Yuexiu Park to view the token of the city, 5 Rams Sculpture that was erected in Yuexiu park in 1959 to describe the legend. You will also view a section of the Old City Wall of Guangzhou in the park, which was built in Ming Dynasty about 600 years ago.Then, you will move to Academy of Chen Clan, or The Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, which is an academic temple built in 1894 during later Qing Dynasty. Academy of Chen Clan is a complex with traditional Canton architecture style. Now it is a folk art museum to display wooden carving, stone carving, brick carving, pottery, plaster and iron engraving etc. which are nice to view with your local guide. Later, you will take metro to Shamian Island and wander around the former colony for British and French for 100 years ago, where there are well-preserved old European architectural houses, and you can see local people taking wedding pictures here. Afterwards you will walk to the dock to take a public boat from here to Canton Tower on the Pearl River to view the moving pictures along the river including buildings, parks, islands and bridges on the boat. The impressive Canton tower is 600 meters in height, and if you are interested, you could buy a ticket to overlook the city at your own expense.Your lunch is included for the delicious Cantonese Dim Sum. Your wonderful day tour concludes at the Canton tower where you can take taxi or metro back to your hotel.Note: Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King closes on Mondays, Academy of Clan Chen closes on Tuesday, we will arrange visit YongQingFang instead of when it is closed.

At 8am, you guide will meet you at your hotel lobby. Then, you will take a 1.5-hour ride to Jade Gate Pass, also known as Yumenguan in Chinese. Yang Pass and Jade Gate Pass were two important passes near Dunhuang in ancient time. You can still see the ruin of these big passes that are situated near an oasis in the middle of Gobi Desert.Afterwards, you will head to Han Dynasty Great Wall Ruin that was built in Han Dynasty about 2,000 years ago. It is very impressive to see the wonder extending from inland China all the way here, and then to Lop Nur. Later, you will continue driving for 1.5 hours to the Ghost City that is Yardan Geological National Park nearby Lop Nur, and it is the key route of the ancient Silk Road from Dunhuang to Lop Nur. There are many different clay formation created by the wind. You will hear the horrified sounds from the clay on a windy day as if whispers of ghosts, hence the name. Lunch is included and served at a local restaurant. At the end, you will be transferred back to you hotel where the busy but wonderful day concludes.

At 8:30am, your guide will pick you up in the lobby of your centrally located hotel in Urumqi. Then, you will take a 3-hour ride in a private vehicle from Urumqi to Turpan. On the way, you will see windmill farms, saltwater lakes, and valley of Tianshan. After arriving in Turpan, visit Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves, which is an abandoned site keeping the ruin of fresco and statues from 15th century.Afterwards, you will go to ancient city ruin of Gaochang which was one of the most renowned kingdom along the Silk Road in the history. You can wander around to visit temples, stupas, city walls...etc among the ruin.Lunch will be provided in the local restaurant. Next, you will go to Emin Minaret that was built in 1777AD with a typical Uyghur architectural style.Later, before you head back to Urumqi, you will learn why Turpan could sustain itself in long history by visiting the Karez Irrigation System. After the irrigation system visit, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Urumqi where this wonderful day trip concludes.

At 6.00 pm, your friendly guide and drive will pick up you at your downtown Guangzhou Hotel lobby. Then you will be transferred to famed Diandoude Dim Sum Restaurant for a very traditional dim sum in Canton style. Try out the tasty shrimp dumplings, shaomai dumplings, walnuts bun, steamed ribs and many other yummy dim sum items. Afterwards you will be transferred to the dock on the Pearl River to hop on the night cruise. Cruising on the Pearl River is listed as one of must-do things in Guangzhou. You will be able to see the amazing city night view along the river on the cruise. After your tour is finished, you will be transferred back to your hotel or somewhere that you prefer to be dropped off in the city.

Day 1. Arrival LanzhouFly to Lanzhou, our guide will meet you and transfer you to Lanzhou hotel where you will have a welcome dinner.Accommodation 5-star Lanzhou Crowne Hotel or similarIncluded meals: Welcome dinner Day 2. Lanzhou - Zhangye Car & Bullet trainCity tour in Lanzhou before moving to Zhanye in the afternoon by fast train. You will visit the Yellow River, Provincial Museum(Close on Mondays), Waterwheel Park, Zhongshan Bridge.Take 3-hour bullet train to Zhangya in the afternoon. Upon arrival, transferred to hotel. Accommodation 5-star Zhangye Hotel or similarIncluded meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day 3. Zhangye CarVisit the Dafo Monastery after breakfast in the city. Then Drive to Matisi Monastery to visit the Tibetan Buddhism monastery in the morning. Transfer to Danxia Moutains to view the colorful Rainbow mountains.Accommodation 5-star Zhangye Hotel or similarIncluded meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day 4. Zhangye - Jiayuguan CarTake about 2-hour ride to Jiagyuan this morning. Visit the militery fortress Jiayuguan Fort and climb up the imposing Overhanging Great Wall.|Accommodation 5-star Jiayuguan Plaza Holiday Hotel or similarIncluded meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day 5. Jiayuguan - Dunhuang CarTake 5-hour ride to Dunhuang in the morning. Then wander around the Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent Moon Spring in the afternoon. Optional camel-riding. Dinner is at local night market. Accommodation 4-star but local best Dunhuang Silk Road Hotel or similarIncluded meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day 6. DunhuangVisit the Mogao Caves, the highlight of the ancient Silk Road in the morning. Visit Dunhuang Museum in the afternoon to learn the history of this oasis town.Accommodation 4-star but local best Dunhuang Silk Road Hotel or similarIncluded meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day 7. Departure from Dunhuang Transfer to Dunhuang airport to catch your flight to next destination. Tour concludes.Included meals: Breakfast

Cruising on Three Gorges of The Yangtze RiverCHONGQING TO YICHANG4 DAYS/3 NIGHTSDOWNSTREAM ITINERARY DAY 1 Depart Chongqing- 9:00 pm: Sail from picturesque Chongqing, the “Mountain City”. DAY 2 Shibaozhai- Take a shore excursion to Shibaozhai, with its impressive wooden pagoda, appropriately named “The Pearl of the Yangtze”. Depending on river conditions, an alternate excursion may be substituted to Fengdu, visiting the new relocation village built for families who have moved as a result of the Yangtze’s rising waters brought about by the Three Gorges Dam. Additional optional Shore Excursion to Fengdu’s “Ghost City” (river conditions permitting), known for its statues of ghosts and devils on Mingshan Hill. (B, L, D) DAY 3 Enter the Three Gorges/“Small Gorges”/ShiplocksEnter the Three Gorges, one of nature’s most extraordinary sculptures. Today you will pass through the first two—Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge. Qutang Gorge is the shortest (5 miles), narrowest (500 feet), and most dramatic. The 25-mile long Wu Gorge is known for its quiet beauty, forest-covered mountains, and cliffs so sheer that the sun barely penetrates the precipices. Transfer to another vessel for a relaxing excursion through the attractive gorges of Goddess Stream. Depending on river conditions, an alternate excursion may be substituted to the gorges of Shennong Stream. Enter Xiling Gorge, the longest (41 miles), and the deepest of the Three Gorges. In the evening, sail through the Three Gorges Dam ship locks. Additional optional Shore Excursion to White Emperor City (river conditions permitting), an ancient city overlooking the western end of Q utang Gorge. (B, L, D) DAY 4 Three Gorges Dam/Yichang- Morning visit to the Three Gorges Dam at Sandouping, the largest in the world. Arrive Yichang in late morning and disembark. (B) Itineraries and times are subject to change according to river conditions.Included meals as noted in above itinerary: (B) = Breakfast (L) = Lunch (D) = DinnerIncluded Excursions: Shibao zhai Pagoda Shennong Stream Three Gorges Dam ProjectOptional Excursions: Fengdu Ghost City 280 RMB p.p. White Emperor City 280 RMB p.p.

Cruising on The Three Gorges of Yangtze RiverCruise Yichang to Chongqing 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS UPSTREAM ITINERARY ItineraryDAY 1Depart Yichang - 9:00 pm: Sail from Yichang, the economic and cultural center of western Hubei Province. DAY 2Three Gorges Dam/Xiling Gorge - Morning visit to the Three Gorges Dam at Sandouping, the largest in the world. Later sail through the Three Gorges Dam ship locks. Sail through Xiling Gorge, the longest (41 miles), and the deepest of the Three Gorges.Additional optional Tribe of the Three Gorges Shore Excursion (river conditions permitting), offering an interesting glimpse into life in the Xiling Gorge region. (B, L, D) DAY 3“Small Gorges”/Wu Gorge/Qutang GorgeTransfer to another vessel for a relaxing excursion through the attractive gorges of Goddess Stream. Depending on river conditions, an alternate excursion may be substituted to the gorges of Shennong Stream. Enter Wu Gorge, known for its quiet beauty, forest-covered mountains, and cliffs so sheer that the sun barely penetrates the precipices. Then sail through Qutang Gorge, the shortest (5 miles), narrowest (500 feet), and most dramatic gorge. Additional optional Shore Excursion to White Emperor City (river conditions permitting), an ancient city overlooking the western end of Qutang Gorge. (B, L, D) DAY 4Shibaozhai - Take a shore excursion to Shibaozhai, with its impressive wooden pagoda, appropriately named “The Pearl of the Yangtze”. Depending on river conditions, an alternate excursion may be substituted to Fengdu, visiting either the new relocation village built for families who have moved as a result of the Yangtze’s rising waters brought about by the Three Gorges Dam. Additional optional Shore Excursion to Fengdu’s “Ghost City” (river conditions permitting), known for its statues of ghosts and devils on Mingshan Hill. (B, L, D) DAY 5Arrive Chongqing - 9:00am: Disembark at picturesque Chongqing, the “Mountain City” (B) Note:Itineraries and times are subject to change according to river conditions.Included meals as noted in above itinerary: (B) = Breakfast (L) = Lunch (D) = Dinner Included Excursions:Shibao zhai Pagoda or Fengdu Ghost CityShennong Stream or Lesser Three GorgesThree Gorges Dam Project Optional Excursions:Fengdu Ghost City 280 RMB p.p.White Emperor City 280 RMB p.p. Tips for the cruise crew 150 RMB p.p Kindly note1. The itinerary is subject to change due to the river regulation, please check the final itinerary on the cruise.2. Three excursions are included, but the three sites might be changed as per different boat schedule and we will send you the final three excursions before your tour.

Discover an ancient manmade wonder and a site of natural and cultural beauty on this private day trip out of Chengdu. Learn about the incredible UNESCO-listed Dujiangyan Irrigation System before visiting Mount Qingcheng, one of the most important centers of Taoism in China. Your personal guide picks you up from your hotel in the morning and chauffeurs you out from Chengdu to Dujiangyan. It takes about one hour to get there by car. Here, venture out to the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, a massive project originally constructed around 256 BC by the Qin state. Located on the Min River tributary of the Yangtze, the system was designed to conserve water and control flooding, and still irrigates 2,046 square miles (5,300 sq km) of land today. Your guide explains how the immense undertaking altered the Sichuan basin into a region of abundance while eliminating floods from nearby areas. After visiting Dujiangyan, replenish your energy with lunch and then drive to Mount Qingcheng. The site where the deity Huangdi, or Yellow Emperor, studied, the mountain is one of the most important centers of Taoism in China, and is regarded as one of the "most peaceful and secluded mountains under heaven." Take a cable car to the top of the mountain to see the historic Shanqing Temple and its ancient relics, then visit the Laojun Pavilion, which sits on Qingcheng's highest peak. Enjoy spectacular views of the region before heading back down and driving back to Chengdu.

Day 1. Shenzhen -- Shaoguan by bullet train (L, D) At 8:00 am, you will be picked up from your hotel lobby. Then, transfer to Shenzhen Bei Railway Station (Guangzhou North) to catch a bullet train to Shaoguan (1.5 hour). Upon arrival in Shaoguan, you will be transferred to Danxia Mountain which is a Natural Heritage inscribed by UNESCO in 2010. You can climb up the highest peak Zhanglao Summit to have a bird's eye view of the mountains. Moreover you can view theYangyuan Rock that looks like a male phallus. Afterwards we will drive to Shaoguan city for overnight in 4* hotel. In the evening you will visit Fengcai Pavilion in the city, which was built originally in Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD) and rebuilt many times in the history. The pavilion is the token of the city Shaoguan with well-preserved traditional architectural style, it is nice to visit it in the evening when the lights are on. Accommodation: 5-star Ramada Hotel Day 2. Shaoguan -- Shenzhen by bullet train (B, L) After hotel breakfast, you will be transferred to Nanhua Monastery which is a well-known Chinese Buddhism site for Huineng Monk Mummy Buddha. Afterwards, you will visit Maba Man Ruin Park, which is the pre-modern hominid whose remains were discovered in 1958 in caves near Nanhua Monastery. Then, you will have lunch before you are transferred to Shaoguan Railway Station to catch a bullet train back to Shenzhen (1 .5 hours). Upon arrival, you will be transferred back to your hotel where the tour concludes.
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