Day 2.
Today's city tour includes the Forbidden City, the Summer
Palace, the Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square. This evening, enjoy
a traditional "Peking Duck" dinner. (B,L,D)
Day 3.
A full day excursion to the Great Wall and the Ming Tombs. (B,L)
Day 4.
Fly to Urumqi. Upon arrival, transfer to Kempinski Hotel.
Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)
Day 5.
Full day excursion to Tianchi (Heavenly Lake) at an elevation
of 1900 meters surrounded by hills covered with fir trees. (B,L,D)
Day 6.
Full day tour including Nanshan and Xinjiang Museum. This
evening fly to Kashgar. Upon arrival, transfer to Kashgar Hotel. (B,D)
Day 7.
Full day tour visiting the famous Sunday Market, Id Kah
Mosque and Abakh Hoja Tomb. (B,L,D)
Day 8.
Fly back to Urumqi. Transfer to Kempinski Hotel. Balance of day
at leisure. (B,L,D)
Day 9.
Drive to Turpan, visit Jiaohe ancient ruin enroute. Afternoon
visit the Emin Minaret and Karez underground irrigation channels.
Accommodation at Turpan Hotel. (B,L,D)
Day 10.
Full day tour visiting Atsana Graves, Gaochang Ruins, and the
Flaming Mountain. This evening, take an overnight train to Liuyuan. (B,L,D)
