9D China Silk Road Tour

DAY 01: SINGAPORE/BEIJING (MOB)
Assemble at Changi Airport for your flight to Beijing – the capital city of china.

DAY 02: BEIJING/XI’AN (L/D)
Upon arrival in Beijing International airport and connect the domestic flight to Xi’an, the provincial capital of Shaanxi. A city of wide dusty avenues and regimented modern housing. Upon arrival, visit the beautifully restored Large Wild Goose Pagoda  and the ancient City Wall, the largest and well-preserved extant wall in China and one of a few ancient military facilities in the world.  A specially prepared Xi’an Dumpling Banquet dinner for you.

DAY 03: XI’AN (B/L/D)
After breakfast, visit the eighth wonder of the world, this archeological wonder in human history, the 2,220-years-old Bingmayong (Terra Cotta Warriors). Before us stand the silent, awe-inspiring army of 6, 000 plus life size warriors, horses and chariots, each a unique fine art. Then visit the ancient City Wall, the largest and well-preserved extant wall in China and one of a few ancient military facilities in the world. After lunch of local cuisine, we will visit HuaQingChi (HuaQing hot springs), a site full of legends and epic history.

DAY 04: XI’AN/ LANZHOU/JIAYUGUAN (B/L/D)
After breakfast, take a domestic flight to LanZhou, the capital of Gansu. We will visit places like White Pagoda Hill to have a full view of Lanzhou, as well as Huanghe Iron Bridge, Sculptures of the Mother River.  Night train from Lanzhou to Jiayuguan (overnight on soft-sleeper  train).

DAY 05 : JIAYUGUAN/DUNHUANG (B/L/D)
After breakfast, visit Jiayuguan Fort. The Fort guards the Jiayu Pass, which is the west end of Great Wall. Built in Ming Dynasty, that lies between the snow-capped Mt. Qiliangshan and Black Mountain of Mazong range. Visit phosphorescent Jade Cup Factory. Enjoy the scenic natural sceneries of Gobi-yadan  Countryside

DAY 06: DUN HUANG/LIUYUAN/TURPAN (B/L/D)
After breakfast, coach to Dunhuang. Visit the world-renowned Mogao Grottoes, popularly known as the Thousand Buddha Caves which constitute one of China’s three treasure troves of the sculptural art decorating stone caves, the most impressive and best-preserved examples of Buddhist cave art anywhere in China, and are the highlight of Dunhuang. Next, visit the mysterious Crescent Spring surrounded by the Singing Sand Dunes.  Enjoy the camel-riding there. Evening train from Liuyuan to Turpan (overnight on soft-sleeper  train). Turpan, the second lowest spot (to the Dead Sea) in the world. It is mainly inhabited by Uighurs. It holds a special place in history, since Gaochang was once the capital of Uighurs. It is the hottest spot in China with low humidity.

DAY 07: TURPAN/URUMQI (B/L/D)
After breakfast, visit the Flaming Mountain and Gaochang Ancient City. They are among the best-preserved historical sites in Xinjiang province. Also visit Grape Valley to taste the delicious seedless grapes (seasonal). Next, visit Karez Well, an extraordinary irrigation system of wells connected by underground channels and is considered as one of the three great ancient projects in China. Tonight, enjoy the culture show of Uygur Song and Dance Performance.

DAY 08: URUMQI (B/L/D)
After breakfast, a excursion to the Heavenly Mountain with a boat ride on the Heavenly Lake where is 1980m above the sea level. The lake water is transparently clear, and the reflections of the blue sky, clouds, snow-capped peaks and pine trees give the place the feeling of otherworldliness.  Next visit beautiful Mt. Nanshan Grassland, which is referred to as the northern slope of Mt. Tianshan south of Urumqi. One will have the chance to visit the Kazaks yurt, taste strong Milk, try the traditional costumes on and experience the exciting horse riding on the vast grassland (Own expenses). Then roam through Urumqi's colorful Bazaar which is believed to be the largest out-door market in the region.

DAY 09: URUMQI/BEIJING (B/L) 
This morning will free at your leisure to further explore Urumqi, or to do some last minutes shopping. You will be transferred to Beijing International Airport for your flight back  to Singapore.

DAY 07: XIAMEN/SINGAPORE (B)
After breakfast, visit White Egret Shoal Park and Tiger Brook Rock. After lunch, proceed to Xiamen Airport for your flight back to your sweet home - Singapore.