D1 Xi’an
Arrive in Xi’an. When you arrive at Xi’an Airport, your local guide and driver will meet you there and take you to downtown City.
Xi’an is claimed to be “Museum City”. You will be able to visit the Shannxi Historic Museum, one of the best museums in China, with collections from 1.7 million years ago. Your next stop will be at the symbol of Xi’an, Big Wild Goose Pagoda. It is a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists.
As for the dinner, you will be able to enjoy the Special Dumplings Dinner to taste more than10 types of different dumplings. After the dinner, you can enjoy a Tang Dynasty Performance, a veritable Tang dynasty show, reminding you the most prosperous empire 1400 year ago.
Meals: lunch & special dinner
Accommodation: 4-star hotel
D2 Xi’an
In the morning you will visit a prehistoric settlement at Banpo, to see the early settlements’ life. Then you will visit the highlight of Xi’an trip-- the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. It was listed by UNESCO in 1987 as one of the world cultural heritages.
In the afternoon you will be driven to the Great Mosque, established in AD742 for Muslim traders from Central Asia who settled in Xi’an, which is still an active place of worship in the present. The area surrounding the mosque has a distinct Muslim atmosphere, crowded with shops.
Tonight, if you like, you can enjoy a special treatment—Chinese herbs feet massage（optional, RMB150/p/60min）, to relax your sore feet from a whole day walk, and give you a good sleep. Try it! You will be indulged in it!
Meals: lunch
Accommodation: 4-star hotel
D3 Xi’an/Dunhuang/Yangguan
Today the tour guide will take you to Xi’an City Wall, the best preserved city wall in China.
Then you will fly to l fly to Dunhuang. This small desert oasis is the site of the largest complex of ancient Chinese art-- religious art. The Mogao Caves contain hundreds of hand dug caves containing murals and statues relating to the life of the Buddha. This site is both a “Chinese Cultural Treasure of National Importance” and a “UNESCO World Heritage Site”.
After a visit to the Mogao Caves you will drive through the Gobi to Yangguan. Here you will visit Yangguan Pass, one of the far western gates of the Great Wall, all but dilapidated from the harsh environment. You will visit a local tree farm and learn about global desertification from an environmental engineer.
Meals: lunch & dinner
Accommodation: 4-star hotel
D4 Yangguan/Kashigar
Today you will fly to Kashigar. Relax in the evening.
Meals: lunch
Accommodation: 3-star hotel
D5 Kashigar/ Taklimakan Desert
Drive 2 hours to the edge of the Taklimakan Desert (literal translation, “if you go in, it is hard to get out”) and feel the blazing sun from the back of a camel. The afternoon and evening will be spent exploring the endless stalls at a local bazaar before touring one of Xinjiang’s oldest mosques.
Meals: lunch & dinner
Accommodation: 3-star hotel
D6 Taklimakan Desert/ Tashikulkan
Travel by bus to Tashikulkan at 3,000m (10,000ft) altitude. You will stop to take photos and enjoy the spectacular scenery. Plateau Lake and the 7,546m (24,757ft) high peak of Mushitake (Glacier Peak’s Father) are the highlights of the journey. The bus trip will take the majority of the day.
Meals: lunch & dinner
Accommodation: 3-star hotel
D7 Ancient Stone City
In the morning tour the town and the Ancient Stone City. After lunch you will be driven to the Tajikan village at 3,400m (11,100ft). In the afternoon and evening you are free to explore the town, speak with locals, and share their quiet and simple.
Meals: lunch & dinner
Accommodation: Home stay
D8 Pamir Plateau
Travel by Yak or Horse for a full day’s safari on the Pamir Plateau. View wildlife, such as the Marco Polo Argali (the largest wild sheep with longest long horns in the world), the Himalayan Ibex, the Blue Sheep, and if lucky, you can see the Wolf and Snow leopard. A local expert guide will take us into mountains 3,300- 4,000m (10,000-13,000ft) or higher. Ride back to the village for another night in a local’s home. (Camping in the mountains is optional and additional days for the tour are available).
Meals: lunch & dinner
Accommodation: Home stay
D9 Pamir Plateau/ Hongqilapu Pass/Kashgar
Drive to the breathtaking Hongqilapu Pass on the border with Pakistan before heading down the mountains into Kashgar for the night (an extended driving tour over the pass to continue into Pakistan is optional)
Meals: lunch & dinner
Accommodation:3-star hotel
D10 Departure
Depart from Kashgar for home or combine other tour programs to continue.
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
Taklamakan Desert: Spend four days exploring the Taklamakan Desert by either 4x4 or train (your choice). See some desert wildlife, meet local people, and explore this harsh environment. Price: USD550 per person
Silk Road to Pakistan Continue along Silk Road to Pakistan. See how the Silk Road has influenced the cultural development of Pakistan. We are flexible about designing this extension to fit your time requirements. For more details please contact us. Price: upon request
Extra Days on Pamir Spend a few more days on safari in the Pamir Mountains on Horseback or Yakback. This is your chance to feel what the travelers of past felt. Price: USD150 per-day, 5 days max.
Independent Group Price (2-5 Persons)
RMB 16030 /per/ person
Notes: All Prices are quoted in US dollars, at the exchange rate of USD1.0 =RMB7.0, and are subject to vary according to USD fluctuation situation. To be noted that during the Olympic Game’s period (Aug01-31,2008), all prices will be updated upon your specific requirements.
Group Discount
Group Size
(Adults Only) |
The Discount You Will Get |
| 6 |
50% of your tour cost |
| 7 |
60% of your tour cost |
| 8 |
70% of your tour cost |
| 9 |
80% of your tour cost |
| 10 |
90% of your tour cost |
| 11 |
your tour free! |
Remark: As you possibly enjoy traveling with your family or friends, China Travel Solution likes to reward you being the book maker with the above discount. Keep this discount to yourself, or share it with your travel group members.
The above prices including:
1) Accommodation fee (based on the share of twin room) with breakfast, sleeping bag for home-stay
2) Entrance admission for the scenic spots as listed in the itinerary
3) All meals as specified in the itinerary
4) Traffic expenses between domestic cities(Xi’an to Dunhuang, Dunhuang to Kashigar ) , 4*4 jeep transportation between airports, hotels and scenic spots.
5) Airport tax and fuel fee
6) Service charge & government taxes
7) English-speaking escort or professional local guide
Excluding:
1) International air tickets or train tickets to enter or leave China
2) China entry visa fees
3) Excess baggage charges
4) Personal expenses
5) Single room supplement
6) Commission charge from the bank or Credit Card Company
7) Tips to the guides or drivers