12 days Beijing Silk Road adventure tour

pick up and transfer service:Our tour guide will wait you at the exit of the airport holding a brand with your name before your landing.Then transfer you to your hotel by private car or van.Our experienced tour guide would like to introduce you city summary and some tips on the way. You could have a rest  to recover from jet lag after arrive at your hotel or to explore by yourself.

Meals:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Visit Places: Great Wall, Ming Tomb
Itinerary:
1.Pick you up from your hotel on departure time, and then drive to the Great Wall (60 miles away from downtown, about one and a half hour driving). Tour guide explain the sightseeings along the tour.
2.Driving to restaurant nearby the Ming Tombs and having typical Chinese lunch (50 minutes).
3.Driving (20minutes) to the Ming Tombs
4.Enjoy Beijing Roast duck dinner .
5.In the evening (7:15~8:30PM), enjoy the Chinese Acrobatic show.
6.Drivie back to your hotel. 
Badaling Great Wall Introduction:
Badaling Great Wall is located at Yanqing County, more than 70 kilometers northwest from the center of Beijing City. The wall of Badaling has a total length of 3, 741 meters with an average height of 8 meters The highest part is 15 meters. The total area for a tour is 19, 000 square meters. The top of the wall can permit five horses to be ridden abreast.Badaling was the earliest section to be open to the tourists among all the parts of the whole Great Wall. 130 million tourists from China and abroad have visited Badaling; 370 foreign leaders and very important persons have come to climb Badaling successively.  Cable car is optional to get the top to have a bird view of the wall. Drive 30 minutes to local restaurant to have typical Chinese lunch.
Ming Tombs Introduction:
The tombs of 13 Ming dynasty emperors and their consorts are scattered in the southern foothills of Yianshou Mountain northwest of Beijing. Two of the 13, Changling and Dingling, are excavated open to the public.In front of Changling, the largest of the 13 Tombs, is the marble-based 1,956 square meters Ling En Hall built 570 years ago. It is built of very precious wood and is China's largest wooden structure. Dingling is the tomb of Zhu Yijun, the 13th Ming emperor. It consists of similar surface structure and a Underground Palace. The whole palace is built compeletely with stone, and not a single piece of wood is used. There are no beams and the ceiling is arched. The unearthed relics, including porcelains, jade carvings, silk, woman's head-dresses decorated with golden phoenixes and jewels, wooden seals, and other precious article, are now on display in the Dingling museum.

Meals:Breakfast,Lunch
Visit Places:The Tian'anmen Square, The Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven
Itinerary:
After visit The Tian'anmen Square, The Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, transfer to your hotel about at 17:00pm-18:00pm.
Tiananmen Square Introduction:
Tiananmen Square occupies an area of 44 hectares (440,000 square meters),big enough to hold (half) a million people. Mao climbed atop the 'gate of Heavenly Peace' to proclaim the foundation of the People's Republic of China On October 1st.1949. On the square's north end is the Gate of Heavenly Peace, which towards to the Forbidden City. In the centre of the square is the 40m-high Monument to the People's Heroes. South of the monument is the Chairman Mao's Mausoleum, where you can peer at the embalmed figure of the Great Helmsman in his glass casket.  On the square's east side house is Chinese history and revolution Museum, and on the west is the Great Hall of the People.
Forbidden City Introduction:
The Forbidden City which was built in 1420. It is the abode of total 24 Ming and Qing emperors of the Celestial Empire. Enclosed behind its moat and 9.9m high walls are 980 buildings, vast courtyards and long corridors that occupy a total area of 720,000 square meters. Besides its massive scale and historical significance, the Forbidden City strikes the imagination by its design. Its dramatic color scheme of vermilion wallls, white marble terraces and staircases and brilliant yellowtiled roofs create one of the world's most beautiful architectural complexes.The last emperor Puyi left the Forbidden city in 1924, 11 years after his abdication and the establishment of the Republic of China, after Puyi's departure, the Forbidden city, which had long been off-limits to most mortals, was opened to the public, Hence its current Chinese name, gugong bowuyuan, meaning 'the palace Museum'
Temple of Heaven Introduction:
The Temple of Heavenwhich was built by Emperor ChengZu in 1420 and was used as a place of worship by a succession of emperors in the Ming and Qing dynasties.It is one of the most strictly protected and preserved cultural heritages of China and attracts 12 million visitors every year. The layout of the compound reflects its religious purpose and so adheres to geomantic precepts, for instance, the northern end of the park is curved while the southern end is square, reflecting the traditional Chinese conception of heaven as round and earth as square.Beijing's Temple of Heaven has many stories behind its architectural charm.

Meals:Breakfast,Lunch
Itinerary:
1.We will drive to Hutong. A tour to Beijing Rear Lake area(Shi Cha Lake). visitors will be arranged to visit the old Beijing lanes by rickshaws bicycle ride, across many narrow streets, Hutong tour lasts for about 2 hours, led by local guide, visitors will visit the typical Chinese quadrangles, where you can experience the real life of ordinary people live in Beijing, and pass many famous old building, like the drum tower, Silver Bridge, etc.
2.Afer lunch, then visit the Summer Palace
3.Then transfer you to the airport,take flight to Xian.After you arrive in Xian our toue guide will transfer you to hotel for check in.
Summer Palace Introduction:
Summer Palace-20 kilometers northwest of downtown Beijing. It was built in the reign of Emperor Qianglong of Qing Dynasty and rebuilt in reign of Emperor Guangxu and was listed as a World Cultural Heritage in 1998. Summer palace is a wonderful place to explore, as long ago as the Yuan dynasty, officials set up their private gardens in the scenic area, but the summer palace didn’t take on its present appearance until the reign of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing dynasty. He deepened the park’s manmade lake and added building to serve as a ‘country home’ for his mother, though it would be the Empress Dowager Cixi who would have the biggest impact on the palace’s appearance.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, 
Visit Places:Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses,Huaqing Hot Springs,
Itinerary:
1.Be picked up from your hotel at 09:00 am. Visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum
2.Then we will visit the Huaqing Hot Springs,
3.Taste delicious local Dumplings, One of the highlights in Xi'an is a Tang Dynasty Show , The show is a performance of Chang'an music and dance originated in China's Tang Dynasty over a thousand years ago. It has been recreated in accordance with various historical records as well as ancient art and relics discovered in Xian, the capital of the empire during the Tang Dynasty.
Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum Introduction:
The terracotta warriors were created by the first Emperor of China. The Terracotta Army has lain underground for more than 2000 years. However, in 1974, farmers digging a well uncovered one of the greatest archaeological sites in the world. The first part of the Terracotta Army site to be discovered was named Vault One. In 1976, two other vaults were uncovered 20-25 meters from Vault One, and were named Vault Two and Vault Three. The Terracotta Army figures supply abundant and detailed artifacts for the study of the military, cultural and economic history of that period.
Huaqing Hot Spring Introduction:
Located at the northern foot of Mt. Lishan in Lindong County of Shaanxi Province, 30 kilometers from Xian, Huaqing Hot Springs is a state place of interest as well as scenic spot. The hot springs are famous because of Yang Guifei, a regular guest and the central character in one of China's most enduring legends of ill-fated love.The spring water contains limes, sodium carbonate, sodium sulfate, and other materials, which makes it suitable for bathing and the treatment of quite a few diseases such as dermatosis, rheumatism arthritis, and muscular pain.

Meals:Breakfast,Lunch
Itinerary:
Take flight to Dunhuang.
Visit Hechang Military Depot, Great Wall of the Han Dynasty

Great Wall of the Han Dynasty Introduction:

Great Wall, China's legendary defence of line is the country's major historic monument. China started to construct that seemingly impenetrable fortification over 2000 year ago. The Han Dynasty made great attribution to the Great Wall building. Wall of Han Dynasty was generally believed traversed the Hexi Corridor, the region in the west of the Yellow River to the West Lake in Dunhuang, over 500 km away from the Jiayuguan Pass.

Visit Places: Mogao Grottoes, The Crescent Lake, Echoing-Sand Mountain.
Meals:Breakfast,Lunch
Itinerary:
Visit Mogao Grottoes, The Crescent Lake, Echoing-Sand Mountain.
Transfer to theTrain station.
Muogao Grottoes Introduction:
For many years, Dunhuang has fascinated travelers with its 45,000 square meters of breathtaking murals and more than 3,000 painted statues. If the ancient Silk Road is splendid, then the 492 grottoes on the mountain cliff are sensational. Muogao grottoes are famous for the amazing art works that created about 2,000 years ago. It well represents the history of communication between west and east. For instance, the feature of Buddha's face has changed dramatically from time to time. In the early age, Buddha looked more Western feature in body structure.
Crescent Lake Introduction:
Crescent Lake is about 2 miles north of Big Lake and can rival fishing action of its "sister-lake". It is located at the junction of Highway 261 and Highway 273 (Forest Road 113). It is about 30 miles southwest of Springerville AZ and about 41 miles east of Pinetop Lakeside, Arizona in the Arizona White Mountains. The lake's elevation is about 9,000 feet making it one of the White Mountains' highest elevated lakes. The lake is surrounded by forests and rolling meadows.
Echoing-Sand Mountain Introduction:
The mountain is five kilometers (about three miles) away from the city of Dunhuang. Seen from afar, the mountain is just like a golden dragon winding its way over the horizon. As you approach you become aware that the sand has many colors ranging from red to yellow, green, black and white. On days when a strong wind blows, the fast shifting sand roars; but when the wind is little more than a light breeze, the sand produces gentle, dulcet sounds akin to music. It is the same when you are sliding down the mountainside. At first, the sand under your feet just whispers; but the further you slide, the louder the sound until it reaches a crescendo like thunder or a drum beat.

Visit Places: Karez Well, Grape Valley, Jiaohe Rui.
Meals:Breakfast,Lunch
Karez Well Introduction:
The Karez Water System Folkways Paradise is located at the Ya'er country in Turpan city, 3 kilometers away from the city Turban, and 2 kilometers away from the 312 national highway in the south. This irrigation system of wells connected by underground channels is considered to be one of the three great ancient projects in China.
Grape Valley Introduction:
On the western face of the Flaming Mountains, east of Turpan is the Grape Valley. Despite the sweltering summer heat that hits Turpan, this 8km (5 mile) long valley remains cool and humid. The Grape Valley is filled with trellised walkways, that in the peak season of July to August, are covered with bunches of grapes. In the valley you will find a park as well as patios and outdoor tables where you can eat the grapes and other fruit or enjoy a delicious meal complemented by the locally produced wine.
Jiaohe Ancient city Introduction:
Jiaohe Ancient city is situated at Yar Town, 13 km west of Turpan City. In the Western Han Dynasty, this City served as the capital of “Anterior State of Cheshi”, one of the 36 kingdoms in the West Region. Many cultural relics were unearthed at the Ancient City of Jiaohe, such as antefix of the Tang Dynasty and Buddhist scriptures. 

Visit Places:Terai Camp, Mount Nan Pasture.
Meals:Breakfast,Lunch
Mount Nan Pasture Introduction:
Mount Nan Pasture is very big with West Baiyanggou, Juhuatai, East Baiyanggou, Mount Zhaobi, Miaoergou and Daxigou from west to east. Tourists here can visit locals' houses to have some milk tea and mutton. Later, they can rent horses to ride around the grassland.

Meals:Breakfast,Lunch
Itinerary:Take flight to Kashgar, visit the Heavenly Lake.
Heaven Lake Introduction:
Heaven Lake is 2,000 meters (6,500ft) above sea level on the stunning Bogda mountain. This large pristine lake is surrounded by alpine meadows and snow-capped mountains.Its turquoise waters and grassy meadows are a far cry from the dusty desert and dirty cities in the area. The area is inhabited seasonally with Kazakh people, who are semi-nomadic and live in yurts on the lake and in the valleys.

Meals:Breakfast,Lunch
Visit Places:Etigar Mosque, Abakh Khoja Tomb
Itinerary:
Take flight to Urimqi, the Etigar Mosque, Abakh Khoja Tomb.
Abakh Khoja Tomb Introduction:
Abakh Khoja Tomb is on the outskirts of Kashgar to the northeast. It is an ancient Islamic building that lies hidden among beautiful scenery. This tomb was built in 1640. It is said that the owner of this tomb was the concubine, Xiang Fei, of Emperor Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911). That's why another name for Abakh Khojia Tomb is Xiang Fei Tomb.

Transfer to airport,take  flight to Beijing.