Beijing

Tour Highlights
• Explore Beijing, the capital of Yuan, Ming & Qing dynasties as well as the People's Republic of China.
• Feel the heartbeat of China at Tiananmen Square, the largest city square in the world.
• Explore the Forbidden City, home to 24 Chinese emperors and their households for almost 500 years.
• Discover Temple of Heaven where Emperors of Ming & Qing dynasties pray to Heaven for good harvest.
• Hike along Mutianyu Great Wall of China, popular for its distinctive watchtowers and breathtaking natural scenery.
• Learn the Chinese Fengshui theory at Ming Tombs where 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty were buried.
• Admire Summer Palace, the best preserved imperial garden in the world, and the largest of its kind in China.
• Explore Kashgar, described as “fruitful soil, cotton aplenty, and inhabitants who live by trade” by Marco Polo.
• Wander through Kashgar Old Town, a maze of Uyghur style folk residences to experience Uyghur culture and customs.
• Visit Idkah Mosque, one of the largest mosques in Central Asia and the largest in China.
• Enjoy the vibrant bursts of color and sound at the famous Kashgar Grand Bazaar, one of the largest in Asia.
• Explore Uruqmi, the capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in the far northwest of China.
• Admire the Heavenly Lake located in the heart of Tianshan Mountains, inscribed in UNESCO World Heritage list.
• Visit Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Museum, home to 4,000 year old mummies.
• Explore Turpan, the centre of a fertile oasis (with water provided by karez) and an important Silk Road trade centre.
• Wander through the Ruins of the Ancient City of Gaochang.
• Admire the Central Asian-style Emin Minaret, intricately sculpted with traditional floral patterns.
• Discover Turpan's ingenious ancient karez water system, one of the oldest irrigation systems in the world.
• Explore Dunhuang, an oasis  city of being one of the most important crossroads on the ancient Southern Silk Route.
• Visit Mogao Caves, a complex of 492 grottoes representing the pinnacle of Chinese Buddhist art.
• Camel riding on the Singing Sand Dunes & Visit Crescent Lake, an oasis nestled in the desert.
• Explore Xian, the capital of 13 dynasties as well as the starting point of the legendary ancient Silk Road.
• Marvel at the proudly unflinching, life-sized Terracotta Warriors, considered the eighth wonder of the world.
• Explore Xi'an's 1,300 year old Muslim community by visiting the Great Mosque, the largest ancient mosque of China.
• Admire the towering 7th century Little Wild Goose Pagoda, built to hold sacred Buddhist texts brought back from India.
• Stroll along Xian City Wall, one of the oldest and best-preserved Chinese city walls in the world.
• Explore the glass and steel towers of cosmopolitan city of Shanghai, once reputed as Paris of the East.
• Wander the maze of pavilions and bridges of Yu Garden, the most celebrated classical garden in Shanghai.
• Walk along the Bund where colonial buildings stand in sharp contrast to the futuristic skyscrapers of Pudong.
• Visit Shanghai Museum, one of China's first world-class modern museums.
• Explore the tree-lined avenues of the French Concession & modern art studios in the trendy area of Tianzifang.
• Experienced English speaking tour guide.
• Overland transfers with private chauffeur and in-transport refreshments.
• Accommodation at international standard 4-star hotels in Beijing, Kashgar, Urumqi, Turpan, Dunhuang, Xian & Shanghai.

Tour Itinerary at a Glance
• Day 1 Arrival in Beijing, Beijing Airports or Train Stations Pick-up
• Day 2 Beijing, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Temple of Heaven
• Day 3 Beijing, Mutianyu Great Wall, Ming Tombs, Photo Stop at Bird Nest & Water Cube
• Day 4 Beijing, Summer Palace, Fly to Urumqi
• Day 5 Urumqi, Xinjiang Regional Museum, Red Hill Park, Fly to Kashgar
• Day 6 Kashgar, Old Town, Abakh Hoja Mausoleum, Idkah Mosque, Grand Bazaar
• Day 7 Fly to Urumqi, Heavenly Lake, Drive to Turpan
• Day 8 Turpan, Ruins of Gaochang Ancient City, Flaming Mountain, Emin Minaret, Karez Wells
• Day 9 Bullet Train to Dunhuang, Singing Sand Dunes, Crescent Moon Spring
• Day 10 Dunhuang, Mogao Caves, Fly to Xian
• Day 11 Xian, Terracotta Warriors, Bell & Drum Tower Square, Great Mosque, Muslim Quarter
• Day 12 Xian, Little Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian Museum, City Wall, Fly to Shanghai
• Day 13 Shanghai, Yuyuan Garden, the Bund & Nanjing Road, People's Square, Shanghai Museum, the French Concession & Tianzifang
• Day 14 Departure from Shanghai, Transfer to Shanghai Airports or Train Stations

Hotels & Meals
• 3 nights of accommodations at 4-star Pentahotel Beijing or similar
• 1 night of accommodation at 4-star Grand Mercure Urumqi Hualing or similar
• 2 nights of accommodations at 4-star Luxemon Qinibagh Hotel Kashgar or similar
• 2 nights of accommodations at 4-star Mercure Hotel Turpan Downtown or similar
• 1 night of accommodation at 4-star 4-star Silk Road Hotel Dunhuang or similar
• 2 nights of accommodations at 4-star Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel Xian or similar
• 2 nights of accommodations at 4-star Ambassador Hotel Shanghai or similar
• Daily hotel breakfast included, lunch & dinner on your own

Tailor This Tour to Meet Your Needs and Requirements
• If you have booked your own hotel, if you want to stay at other hotels or if you want to modify this itinerary, please feel free to contact us by WhatsApp (+86-18309280878), Wechat (+86-18309280878) or email (info@GrandChinaTravel.com), we will create a tailor-made tour for you.

Price Remarks
• Prices are not valid during China's Official Holidays (such as National Day & Chinese New Year Festival etc.).
• Prices are based on sharing in double/twin/triple room at proposed hotels.
• S/S (Single Supplement) fee is charged for staying at single room.
• S/S fee for less than 10 adult travelers: USD380; S/S fee for over 10 adult travelers: USD330.

Price Inclusions
• Second class bullet train from Turpan to Liuyuan (Train Station for Dunhuang)
• Hotel accommodation including breakfast & service charge at proposed hotels or similar.
• All land transfer arrangements with private chauffeur and in-transport refreshments.
• Professional English language speaking guide.
• Meals as specified in the itinerary with complimentary drinking water.
• All admission fees and activity expenses, as noted in the itinerary.
• All excursions and activities as mentioned.
• All government taxes.

Price Exclusions
• Expenses of a personal nature.
• Tour guide for arrival & departure transfers.
• Excursions and activities not included in the itinerary.
• Lunches & dinners are excluded allowing you flexibility on menu.
• Airfare Beijing/Urumqi, Urumqi/Kashgar/Urumqi, Dunhuang/Xian, Xian/Shanghai. Please contact us for discount airfare.
• Travel insurance is not included. Please purchase before your trip to provide for any unforeseen circumstances.
• Gratuities to guide & driver. They are customary and would be of great encouragement and reward for quality service.

Additional Info
• This tour starts in Beijing, ends in Shanghai.
• Xian Museum is closed on Tuesday tours.
• Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Museum & Shanghai Museum are closed on Monday tours.
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
• The itinerary is subject to change due to traffic conditions or bad weather.
• The itinerary is flexible; changes can be made upon written request from travelers.
• Advice on Meals: Please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations on authentic local food.
• IMPORTANT: It is required by the government regulations that travelers must provide their name, gender, nationality, passport number and date of birth to their tour operator upon booking a tour. Failure to do so could result in being denied access or admittance to sites and attractions during sightseeing. When you book this tour, please complete all required fields at checkout. Please bring your passport with you on the tour.

Cancellation Policy
• Cancellations made 31 days or more prior to the scheduled departure date, will receive a 100% refund.
• Cancellations made within 22 - 30 days will incur a 10% fee.
• Cancellations made within 15 - 21 days will incur a 30% fee.
• Cancellations made within 8 - 14 days will incur a 50% fee.
• Cancellations made within 0 - 7 days will not receive a refund.
• After the tour has commenced, there is no refund for canceled services due to non-participation, missed days on tours.
• Cancellation request will be confirmed in 2-5 business days, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

Why Travelers Have to Choose GoGrandChina Private Tours?
• Choose your most suitable departure time, whether you are an early bird or you prefer sleeping in.
• GGC private tours are more flexible, allowing you to adjust everything on your trip to your wishes.
• GGC tour guides will be at your service to make sure you get the most from each destination. They are there for you and are responsible for making your journey special – and your needs always come first.
• GGC offers comfortable and luxury vehicles with a private & experienced driver who’s always by your side and ready to take you to your next destination.
• No shopping stops & factory visits, no chance of getting ripped off.
• No hidden costs, rest assured that there are no nasty surprises.