A journey worth discovering
The experience
Essential China and Silk Road (12 destinations), a 14 days tour from Shanghai to Luoyang, Sanmexia and 9 destinations.
Connect the places
An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.
Day by day
Transfer (Shanghai Airport - Shanghai, China)
Hotel 4* (Novotel Shanghai Atlantis)
Lunch
Sailing (Pudong, Shanghai - Shanghai River crossing)
Hotel 4* (Novotel Shanghai Atlantis)
Walking tour of Pudong financial district Scenic ferry ride across the Huangpu River Visit to Yuyuan Garden with traditional tea explanation Stroll through Xintiandi neighborhood Exploration of Tianzifang alleys and art galleries
Boat trip to see Shanghai at night
Pearl Tower Yuyuan Garden Xintiandi Tianzifang
Lunch
Train (Shanghai, China - Luoyang, China)
Hotel 3* (Mercure Luoyang)
Visit Longmen Buddhist Caves Scenic boat ride along river at Longmen
Longmen Buddhist Caves
Lunch
Transfer (Luoyang, China - Xian, China)
Hotel 4* (Novotel Xian Scpg)
Visit White Horse Buddhist Monastery View the Yellow River in Sanmenxia Visit Baolun Temple Explore Guo Museum
White Horse Buddhist Monastery Baolun Temple Guo Museum Mount Hua
Hotel 4* (Novotel Xian Scpg)
Visit Terracotta Army Visit Small Wild Goose Pagoda Explore historic walled city center Visit Great Mosque in Muslim Quarter Attend traditional Chinese music performance at Drum Tower
Terracotta Army Small Wild Goose Pagoda Great Mosque of Xian Drum Tower of Xian
Flight (Xian, China - Dunhuang, China), Transfer (Dunhuang Airport - Dunhuang, China)
Camel ride across Singing Sand Dunes (Mingsha Shan) Visit Crescent Moon Spring
Mingsha Shan (Singing Sand Dunes) Crescent Moon Spring
Lunch
Train (Dunhuang, China - Turpan, China)
Visit Mogao Caves Attend Youjian Dunhuang Show
Mogao Caves
Lunch
Visit Ancient City of Gaochang Visit Astana Tombs Explore Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves Visit Jiaohe Ruins Visit Flaming Mountains
Ancient City of Gaochang Astana Tombs Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves Jiaohe Ruins Flaming Mountains
Lunch
Transfer (Turpan, China - Urumqi, China)
Exterior visit to Su Gong Ta Mosque Visit local vineyard Explore Karez irrigation system Explore Daban District bazaars Visit salt lake Visit wind farms
Su Gong Ta Mosque Emin Minaret
Lunch
Visit Tianchi Lake (Heavenly Lake) Visit Grand Bazaar
Tianchi Lake Grand Bazaar of Urumqi
Dinner
Flight (Urumqi, China - Beijing, China), Transfer (Beijing Airport - Beijing, China)
Hotel 4* (Mercure Beijing Downtown)
Visit Wangfujing Street
Wangfujing Street
Lunch, Dinner, Dinner
Hotel 4* (Mercure Beijing Downtown)
Walking tour of Tiananmen Square Visit to the Forbidden City Visit to Jingshan Park and Coal Hill with panoramic views Tricycle ride through traditional Hutong neighborhoods Visit to the Summer Palace
Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Jingshan Park Summer Palace
Dinner (Traditional Peking duck dinner)
Hotel 4* (Mercure Beijing Downtown)
Visit Great Wall of China at Mutianyu section Cable car ride at Great Wall Visit Temple of Heaven Tai Chi class Foot massage
Great Wall of China - Mutianyu Temple of Heaven
Plan your next step
From USD 5,613.00 per person
Final price and additional fees confirmed for your dates and group.
Price based on Double Room
Dates and prices are planning references. The agency will confirm current availability, inclusions and the final price for your travel plans.
| Start date | End date | Reference price | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec 2026 | 23 Dec 2026 | USD 5613.00 | English |
| 24 Dec 2026 | 6 Jan 2027 | USD 5613.00 | English |
| 7 Jan 2027 | 20 Jan 2027 | USD 5613.00 | English |
| 21 Jan 2027 | 3 Feb 2027 | USD 5613.00 | English |
| 4 Feb 2027 | 17 Feb 2027 | USD 5613.00 | English |
| 18 Feb 2027 | 3 Mar 2027 | USD 5613.00 | English |
| 4 Mar 2027 | 17 Mar 2027 | USD 5613.00 | English |
| 18 Mar 2027 | 31 Mar 2027 | USD 5613.00 | English |
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