JBC Travel Canada

Silk Road Exploration
13 days/12 nights
Beijing, Urumqi, Turpan, Kashgar, Dunhuang, Xian
Shanghai land package

Validity: APR - OCT 2009

Updated on 26 Nov 2008

Arrive in Beijing (Tuesday)	Twin sharing	Single supplement	Extra night per room in Shanghai with ABF

28 Apr / 12, 26 May 2009 9, 23 Jun / 7, 21 Jul 2009 11 Aug 2009	$3530	$720	$130
25 Aug / 1, 15 Sep 2009 06 Sep 2009	$3700	$820	$140

Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Beijing
       Upon arrival, met and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2: Beijing - Urumqi
       Hotel breakfast, fly to Urumqi.  Afternoon visit a minority Kazak Family in their Yurts
       at Nanshan Grassland (B/L/D)
Day 3: Urumqi
       Hotel breakfast, morning visit Heavenly Lake, view Peak Boghanar.  Afternoon visit Provincial
       Museum to view the incredible mummies.
       if time permits, visit Red Hill Park and the Bazaar. (B/L/D)
Day 4: Urumqi - Turpan
       Hotel breakfast, enjoy 2 hours coach ride to Turpan.  Visit Ancient Karez Well,
       and Grape Valley. (B/L/D)
Day 5: Turpan - Urumqi - Kashgar
       Hotel breakfast, visit Sugong Pagoda, The Flaming Mountain, Bezeklik Thousand
       Grottoes & lunch with a local family.  Back to Urumqi in the afternoon and fly to Kashgar. (B/L/D)
Day 6: Kashgar - Urumqi
       Hotel breakfast, visit Sunday Moslems Pray, Temple and the tomb of Fragrant Concubine and
       the old town of Kashgar with Lunch and dinner.  fly back to Urumqi in the late evening.(B/L/D)
Day 7: Urumqi - Dunhuang
       Hotel breakfast, fly to Dunhuang via Urumqi.  Afternoon visit the famous
       Mogao Gorttos, listed by UNESCO as one of the World\'s Heritage Culture. (B/L/D)
Day 8: Dunhuang
       Hotel breakfast, full day tour to Yumen Guan (Jade Gate Pass)to view the ancient Great Wall.
       Back to Dunhuang to visit the Singing Sand Dune and the Crescent Moon Lake.
       Ride a camel and enjoy the marvelous sunset. (B/L/D)
Day 9: Dunhuang - Xian
       Hotel breakfast.  morning flight to Xian.  Afternoon visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Xi Guan
       Street. (B/L/D)
Day 10: Xian
        Hotel breakfast.  Full day tour to Terra Cotta Museum and Shaanxi Provincial Museum.
        Tonight enjoy Xian Special Dumpling Banquet with Tang\'s Dynasty show. (B/L/D)
Day 11: Xian - Shanghai
       After breakfast.  Fly to Shanghai.  Afternoon free. (B)
Day 12: Shanghai
       After breakfast.  Visit the Bund, Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple with lunch.
       Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner with acrobatic show. (B/L/D)
Day 13: Shanghai - Departure
       Hotel breakfast.  Transfer to Shanghai Airport for your international departure. (B)

Package Includes:
1 night hotel accommodation with ABF at 5* Beijing Chang An Grand Hotel or similar
3 nights hotel accommodation with ABF at 5* Urumqi Hoi Tak Hotel or similar
1 night hotel accommodation with ABF at 4* Turpan Oasis or similar
1 night hotel accommodation with ABF at 3* Kashgar Qinibagh Hotel or similar
2 nights hotel accommodation with ABF at 4* Dunhuang Hotel or similar
2 nights hotel accommodation with ABF at 4* Aurum International Hotel or similar
2 nights hotel acommodation with ABF at 4* Shanghai Galaxy Hotel or similar
Tours with lunch and dinner specified in itinerary
Professional English Speaking tour guide service
Round trip airport transfers with luggages handling
Domestic air: Beijing / Urumqi / Kashgar / Urumqi / Dunhuang / Xian / Shanghai

Package do not include:
International airfare
China visa
Travel insurance
Gratuities to drivers and guides