13D12N Exclusive Muslim Silk Road Tour (Tour Code: SK13)

Fly to Beijing, Cross the International Date Line.

Arrive in Beijing, airport pickup to Hotel. Free airport pick up service is available at Beijing Capital International Airport, from 6:00 AM-12:00 AM

Ramada (4-Star) or similar.

Visit the Tian An Men Square which is the largest city square in the world, bordered by the Great Hall of the People, then tour the Forbidden City, the complex of imperial palace, which was home to the Emperors for over 500 years. Grand halls and courts gradually give way to more intimate domestic quarters, giving an insight into the pampered isolation of the emperors. After that, we will be going to the Temple of Heaven, a place where the emperor prayed for harvest and safety, and also a symbol of Beijing even China. After the temple, we will visit the Niujie Mosque & pray there. After lunch we will shop at the Muslim Super Market and Niujie, it is in the Muslim community and the only supermarket for Muslims in Beijing. Acrobatic Show at night.

Today is the highlight of our China tour, the climbing of the Great Wall of China, which was first built in the Warring States period (475-221BC) as a

series of earthworks erected by individual kingdoms as a defense against each other as well as from invasions from the north. The present-day wall was left from the Ming dynasty. Then we will be going to the Sacred Way of Ming Tombs, the Ming Tombs are a collection of mausoleums built by the emperors of the Ming dynasty of China. The first Ming emperor’s tomb is located near his capital Nanjing. However, the majority of the Ming tombs are located in a cluster near Beijing and collectively known as the Thirteen Tombs of the Ming Dynasty, after the Sacred Way of Ming Tombs. We will visit the Summer Palace. Being the largest imperial garden in China, the Summer Palace was first built in the Qing emperor Qianlong’s time in 1751 and burned down in 1860 by the French and British army and restored by the Dowager empress Cixi for her own enjoyment. It became a favorite haunt of Cixi, who preferred it to the Forbidden City, and named it Yi He Yuan meaning the garden of health and harmony. After dinner, we will be taking the flight to Xi’an.

Golden Flower (5-Star or similar)

After breakfast, we will go to Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses Factory and the Museum, Ancient City Wall, after all, we will visit the Grand Mosque and Muslim Street where full of traditional local Muslim halal food. And then we will go and see the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Square.

After breakfast, take Bullet Train to Lanzhou, upon arrival, go to Linxia, Gansu (Little Mekka) by car, and then visit local Muslim communities and mosques, after all the activities, we will be coming back and overnight in Lanzhou.

Crown Plaza (5-Star or similar)

After breakfast, take the bullet train to Zhangye, Zhangye is one of the most important towns along the Silk Road. This town was also called Golden Zhangye because it provided a large number of resources around like water, food, etc.  We will be going there and visit Danxia Geological Park, Known for its colorful rock formations, it has been voted by Chinese media outlets as one of the most beautiful landforms in China. After the park, we drive to Jiayuguan, which is part of the Great Wall, and it was the most important pass of Western China.

Plaza Holiday Inn (4-star or similar)

Today, after breakfast, we will visit the Jiayuguan Fortress (including buggy), and then we will drive to Dunhuang. Then visit the Singing Sand Dune, Crescent Moon Spring. In the night, we will visit local Night Market.

Grand Soluxe Hotel Dunhuang (5-Star or similar)

In the morning, visit the Mogao Grottoes, a world-famous attraction which is also known as Caves of the Thousand Buddhas. Then we will take the bullet train to Turpan. Upon arrival, visit the Karez Irrigation System.

Huozhou Hotel (3-Star or similar)

In the morning, visit the Emin Minaret, Grape Valley, Ancient city of Gaochang(including buggy), drive to Urumqi.

Hilton (5-Star or similar)

After breakfast, we will be going to Nanshan Grassland, which was a famous hunting ground back to Qing dynasty, and we will ride horses there which will be a unique experience. Then we will be back to Urumqi and visit local Muslim community and mosque. Later on, shopping in the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, an Islamic bazaar in Urumqi, and it is the largest bazaar in the world by scale, combining Islamic culture, architecture, ethnic commerce, tourism, and entertainment. Our last activity for tonight will taste great Xinjiang local cuisine.

After breakfast, we will be going to Heavenly Lake (including shuttle bus, boat ride), and after that, we will be on our way to our sweet home, we will fly to Beijing. After dinner, check in the hotel.

Xinqiao Novotel (4-Star) or similar.

After breakfast, the tour will transfer you to Beijing Capital International Airport, tour ends at the airport.