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16 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
50 peopleMaximum group size
15 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
Starts
Ends
Shanghai, China
Shanghai, China
Itinerary
Shanghai provides both the starting and finishing point for the 16-day 'Discover China and the Silk Road' journey. Ideal for seniors, this easy-paced group tour combines hotel stays, transport, and meals for worry-free travel. Sightseeing activities include both iconic Chinese landmarks and lesser-known Silk Road sites, offering a balanced mix of history and culture. The unique selling point of this trip is its emphasis on the legendary Silk Road, allowing guests to follow in the footsteps of ancient traders while enjoying modern comforts.
day 1Shanghai
Welcome to China! Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. We arrive in Shanghai, a cosmopolitan city of over 15 million residents, home to China’s largest commercial port and its most international metropolis.
day 2Shanghai
day 3Shanghai, Luoyang
day 4Luoyang, Longmen, Sanmexia, Xian
day 5Xian
day 6Xian, Dunhuang
day 7Dunhuang, Turpan
day 8Turpan
day 9Turpan, Urumqi
day 10Urumqi
day 11Urumqi, Beijing
day 12Beijing
day 13Beijing
day 14Beijing, Nanjing
day 15Nanjing, Suzhou, Tongli, Shanghai
day 16Shanghai
What's Included
Accommodation
Shanghai - Novotel Shanghai Atlantis (4 Star Hotel)Dunhuang - Dunhuang Huandong International (4 Star Hotel)Pekin - Mercure Beijing Downtown (4 Star Hotel)Nanjing - Hilton Nanjing Riverside (5 Star Hotel)
Meals
9 Lunch included in: Shanghai, Luoyang, Sanmexia, Dunhuang, Turpan, Turpan, Urumqi, Beijing, Suzhou2 dinner included in: Beijing, Beijing
Transport
Includes arrival transferBoat: Boat trip in Longmen grottoes, Boat Ride in TongliEvening transfer: Luoyang Old City, Wangfujing streetFerry: Huangpu River in Shanghai, Huangpu River in ShanghaiFunicular: Great Wall of China Mutianyu sectionHigh speed train: Shanghai - Luoyang, Dunhuang-Turpan, Beijing/Nanjing
Others
General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet.City tour in: Shanghai, Xian, Beijing, ShanghaiExcursion: Ancient City of Gaochang, the Astana Tombs, Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves, Tianchi Lake scenic area, Tricycle ride through the traditional neigborhood in Beijing, Great Wall of China Mutianyu sectionExperiences: Youjian Dunhuang ShowTicket admission: Yuyuan Garden, White Horse Temple in Luoyang, The Longmen Buddhist Grottoes, Baoulon Temple, Guo Museum in Sanmexia, Terracota Army Museum, Small Wild Goose Pagoda, mosque, show of traditional instrument playing in Drum Tower (not always guaranteed) in Xian, Mogao Caves, Youjian Dunhuang Show, Ancient City of Gaochang, the Astana Tombs, Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves, Jiaohe Ruins, Su Gong Ta Mosque, Karez irrigation system, The Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Summer Palace in Beijing, Great Wall of China Mutianyu section, Temple of Heaven, foot massage, Tai Chi class in Beijing, The Sun Yatsen Mausoleum and Lingu Temple in Nanjing, Garden of the humble administrator in Suzhou, Yuyuan GardenFlights included: Xian-Dunhuang, Urumqi-Beijing, Urumqi-Beijing
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