Day 01 Arrive Gaungzhou

(D)Depart from New Zealand or Australia to Guangzhou, upon arrival, met & transferred hotel.

Day02 Guangzhou -Xian (B/L/D)

Take morning flight to Xian. Upon arrival in Xian, tour to Big Wild Goose Pagoda, an impressive fortress like building housing transplanted Buddhist Scriptures, and Old City Wall. Enjoy a traditional dumpling dinner. Check in Jianguo Hotel or similar.

Day03 Xian (B/L/D)

Morning tour to the greatest archaeological finds of the century, more than 2, 000 year-old Terracotta Warriors interred with the Emperor Qin Shi Huang, and Huaqing Hot Spring, where the emperor having bath with his concubines. Afternoon tour to Banpo Museum, where built on Banpo Neolithic remains village which dates back to 6, 000 years ago. For dinner enjoy marvellous Tang Dynasty Show and dinner.

Day04 Xian -Lanzhou (B/L/D)

Fly to Lanzhou, the biggest city in the northwest of China located on the
bank of the Yellow River, tour to Iron Bridge, Yellow River and White Pagoda Hill, where you can have a bird's eye view of the city. Check in Jincheng Hotel or similar.

Day05 Lanzhou -Xiahe (B/L/D)

Morning coach to Xiahe, on the way, you will enjoy the mountain scenery and unique northwest local custom. Xiahe, known as Little Tibet, a mysterious religious center full of monks and pilgrims. Afternoon visit Lapuleng Lama Monastery major bases for the Yellow Hat sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Check in Lapuleng Hotel.

Day06 Xiahe -Jiayuguan (B/L/D)

Morning tour to Sanke Grassland, gain an insight into the local nomads way of life. Afternoon coach backs to Lanzhou and catches the overnight train to Jiayuguan.

Day07 Jiayuguan (B/L/D)

Morning arrive Jiayuguan Pass, western end of the Great Wall, tour of Jiayuguan Fortress, an impenetrable fortress surrounded by 3 inner and outer walls and several line of defence. Check in Great Wall Hotel.

Day 08 Jiayuguan - Dunhuang (B/L/D)

Morning coach to Dunhuang, a strategic staging post on the Silk Road with history of more than 2, 000 years. Tour to Mingsha Hill, Crescent Moon Lake set in an amphitheatre of sand dunes. Check in Dunhuang Hotel.

Day09 Dunhuang-Turpan (B/L/D)

Tour to Dunhaung most famous monument-Mogao Grottoes, popularly known as the 'Thousand Buddha Caves', with a history of over 1600 years, the walls of the caves are lined with Buddhist frescoes, Scriptures, murals and sculpted figures. After dinner, take an overnight train ride to Turpan.

Day10 Turpan (B/L/D)

Morning arrive Turpan, the Oasis town famous for its melons and vineyards. Check in Oasis Hotel or similar. Visit to Grape Valley to sample the 'mare's nipple'grapes which Turpan used to ship to the Emperor's court in Beijing. Afterwards wander through the streets of the ruined city of Gaochang.

Day11 Turpan -Urumqi (B/L/D)

Tour to Flaming Mountain, made famous by Master Xuan Zang, an minent monk and Buddhist scholar on his pilgrimage to India, then Thousand Buddha Cave. Afternoon journey by coach takes us through the desert to Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang Province. Check in Holiday Inn or similar.

Day12 Urumqi (B/L/D)

Morning cruise on Tianchi (Heavenly)Lake, a deep blue lake surrounded by the snowcapped Tianshan Mountain, you will meet the local Kazakh people living in yurts. Afternoon visit to the local Museum, and will enjoy the performance by the kids in a local minority's kindergarten.

Day13 Urumqi /Guangzhou (B/L/D)

Morning take flight to Guangzhou, city tour to Chen Family Shrine, Dr. Sun-Yatsen Memorial, Five Ram Status. Stay at Landmark Hotel or similar.

Day 14 Guangzhou /New Zealand (B)Own arrangement until transfer to the airport for your flight home bound. Overnight on the flight.

Day15 Morning arrive into New Zealand, back to your sweet home.

Remarks:
1. Tour fare for Child aged 2-12 yrs is 85% of the adult which is subject to share with two adults using rollaway bed.
2. Land only cost: Tour starts from arrival transfer to departure transfer within Mainland China only, excludes any international air tickets.
3. All prices are New Zealand dollars per person twin share and subject to change due to the increase of hotel accommodation & currency exchange rate flucturies are subject to minor change upon local arrangement.
4. Extension stay could be pre-arranged on application.
5. The above group tours are subject to minimum of 10 people for guaranteed departure. Beijing extension tour is based on a minimum of 2 person.

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