Silk Road Adventure by Shangri-La Express from Urumqi to Beijing
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Appreciate the marvelous Terracotta warriors in full battle array of Emperor Qin's tomb. -
The restaurant car provides a comfortable environment and a variety of specialties and drinks with high quality. -
We offer carefully selected 5 Star hotels in each city. Dunhuang Silk Road Hotel is one of the best hotels in Dunhuang City. -
Meals will be arranged in the local restaurants which are popular with the locals. -
Explore the ancient Silk Road by riding on a camel and traveling in the deep desert. -
Visit the famous attraction along the Silk Road: Imagine the hustle and bustle of a once busy city - Jiao he Ruin. Walk along the Jiaohe Ruin lying between two rivers and imagine it in ancient times. -
Meander through the local bustling market to experience the folk life.
12-Day Urumqi, Turpan, Dunhuang, Jiayuguan, Tianshui, Xian, Luoyang and Beijing Tour
Departure Date: Sep 13th(The quotation price is based on 4 people in one room. Single Occupancy is only for hotels. Single Occupancy on train is on request.)
A Silk Road adventure on the luxury Shangri-La Express - one of the finest train trips in the world. The scenery and the culture of the ancient route will be an unforgettable experience.
Tipping: A service fee of $120/CNY760 p/p must be paid for personal service on board the train.
Tipping: A service fee of $120/CNY760 p/p must be paid for personal service on board the train.
From:
$ 2,599 per person
$ 2,599 per person
- Tour Summary
- Full Itinerary
| Tour Dates | Destinations | Transport | Today's Activities | Meals Included |
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| Day 1 | Arrive in Urumqi | Flight not included, Flight No. TBA | Airport Transfer (Urumqi) [detail] | \ |
| Day 2 | Urumqi | Heavenly Lake, Boat for Cruise on the Heavenly Lake, Night Activity, International Bazaar, The Xinjiang Museum, Jade Factory [detail] | B,L,D | |
| Day 3 | Urumqi to Turpan to Dunhuang | Train No. Shangri-La Express 02 | Hotel to bus station Transfer (Urumqi), Express bus station transfer (Turpan), The Flaming Mountain, The Karez Wells, The Ruins of the Ancient City of Jiaohe, Train station Transfer (Turpan) [detail] | B,L,D |
| Day 4 | Dunhuang | Mogao caves, Dunhuang Night Market, Silk Road Lecture [detail] | B,L,D | |
| Day 5 | Dunhuang to Jiayuguan | Train No. Shangri-La Express 02 | The Singing Sand Mountains and Crescent Spring, Dunhuang Carpets Factory, Hotel to Train station Transfer (Dunhuang) [detail] | B,L,D |
| Day 6 | Jiayuguan to Tianshui | Train No. Shangri-La Express 02 | The Jiayuguan Pass(including Great Walls Museum), The Great Wall on the Cliff, Sunlight Cup Factory, Hotel to Train station Transfer (Jiayuguan) [detail] | B,L,D |
| Day 7 | Tianshui to Xian | Train No. Shangri-La Express 02 | The Mount Maiji Grottoes [detail] | B,L,D |
| Day 8 | Xian | Tang Imperial Banquet & Show, Ancient City Wall, Fountain Square of Wild Goose Pagoda [detail] | B,L,D | |
| Day 9 | Xian to Luoyang | Train No. Shangri-La Express 02 | The Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Huaqing Hot Springs, Hotel to Train station Transfer (Xian) [detail] | B,L,D |
| Day 10 | Luoyang to Beijing | Train No. Shangri-La Express 02 | Shaolin Temple and Pagoda Forest (including Shaolin Kungfu Show) [detail] | B,L,D |
| Day 11 | Beijing | The Forbidden City, Hutong Tour in Xicheng District [detail] | B,L,D | |
| Day 12 | Depart Beijing | Flight not included, Flight No. TBA | Hotel to airport Transfer (Beijing) [detail] | B |
Custom Tailoring: Design your own tour with our help to meet your unique interests. You don't have to compromise. Do exactly what you want to do! Let us assist you to tailor-make your own China experience. Tell us what you need now! Departure Dates and Prices
| Departure Dates | Price Per Person | Hotel Single Supplement | Availability |
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| Sep 13 - Sep 24 | $2,599 | $550 |
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Note
The quotation price is based on 4 people in one room. Single Occupancy is only for hotels. Single Occupancy on train is on request.
Tipping: A service fee of $120/CNY760 p/p must be paid for personal service on board the train. The service fee should be paid to the guide at the commencement of the trip. The guide will ensure that the staff on board the train receive are paid.
Hotels We Arranged
| City | Hotels |
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| Urumqi | Hoi Tak Hotel  |
| Dunhuang | Dunhuang Hotel  |
| Jiayuguan | Holidays Plaza Hotel  |
| Xian | Sheraton Xian Hotel |
| Beijing | Great Wall Sheraton Hotel Beijing |
Price Inclusions
- Meals
- Hotels
- Shared Cars and Drivers
- Shared English-speaking Guide
- Flights & Transfers in China
- Airport Taxes and Fuel Fees
- Entrance Fees
- Service Charge & Government Taxes
- Insurance
- Luggage Transfers
Customers' Reviews
It is a great idea to get the services from China Highlights since China is a large country and is kind of difficult to do all traveling by yourself. Read more
Ivan Mar. 24, 2010
Our guides were very professional, flexible and we felt comfortable with all of them. Read more
James Mar. 23, 2010
The tour organisation was well done. Thanks for a great tour. Read more
Robert Mar. 19, 2010