Discover China on a 10-day journey designed for travellers from Central Asia & the Caucasus, travelling from Urumqi and Xinjiang to Shanghai, Hangzhou and Beijing. Explore the ancient Silk Road in Turpan and Kashgar, with visits to Heavenly Lake, Jiaohe Ancient City, Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves, Karez Underground Water System, Kashgar Old Town and the famous Kashgar Grand Bazaar. Continue east to experience China’s modern cities and timeless heritage, including Shanghai, West Lake in Hangzhou, the Great Wall of China, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City in Beijing. Combining Xinjiang travel, Silk Road history, Chinese culture and iconic China attractions, this is an ideal 10-day China tour from Central Asia & the Caucasus.

URUMQI → TURPAN → KASHGAR → SHANGHAI → HANGZHOU → BEIJING

🍀 Fully escorted tour with an English-speaking guide

🍀 Tailor-made private tour to fit your plan

🍀 No forced shopping stops

🍀 Comfortable transportation to sites 

🍀 Gourmet food of authentic local cuisine 

D1 | URUMQI ARRIVAL

D2 | URUMQI > TURPAN

D3 | TURPAN

D4 | FLIGHT: TURPAN → KASHGAR T2 (EG. 11:30-13:40)

D5 | FLIGHT: KASHGAR → SHANGHAI (EG. 14:35-19:55)

D6 | SHANGHAI

D7 | SHANGHAI > HANGZHOU

D8 | FLIGHT: HANGZHOU → BEIJING (EG. 11:00-13:25)

D9 | BEIJING

D10 | BEIJING DEPARTURE

☑ ACCOMM: Deluxe hotels, based on twin-sharing

☑ MEAL: Breakfasts at hotels

☑ TRANSP: Air-conditioned private vehicle with an experienced driver

☑ GUIDE: Experienced English-speaking local guide

☑ SIGHTS: Entrance fees for all sights listed   

☑ OTHER: Food & lodgings for guide & driver           

☑ COMP: 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day

☒ Chinese visa

☒ International airfare

☒ Meals not specified

☒ Travel insurance

☒ Optional or additional activities

☒ Personal expenditures

☒ Tips for guide & driver

D1 | URUMQI ARRIVAL

● Airport pickup in Urumqi

● Xinjiang Regional Museum

● Urumqi Grand Bazaar         

D2 | URUMQI > TURPAN

● Heavenly Lake (Incl. boat, shuttle)

● Drive to Turpan

● Karez Underground Water System

D3 | TURPAN

● Jiaohe Ancient City (Incl. shuttle)

● Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves

● Emin Minaret

D4 | FLIGHT: TURPAN → KASHGAR T2 (EG. 11:30-13:40)

● Hotel-Airport transfer in Turpan

● Airport pickup in Kashgar

● Id Kah Mosque

● Kashgar Old Town

● Kashgar Grand Bazaar

D5 | FLIGHT: KASHGAR → SHANGHAI (EG. 14:35-19:55)

● Apak Hoja Tomb

● Yusuf Khass Hajib Tomb

● Hotel dropoff in Kashgar

● Airport-Hotel transfer in Shanghai

D6 | SHANGHAI

● Yu Garden & Yuyuan Bazaar

● Shanghai’s Old Town

● French Concession 

● Xintiandi

● The Bund 

● Nanjing Pedestrian Street

D7 | SHANGHAI > HANGZHOU

● Drive to Hangzhou

● West Lake (Incl. boat)

● Leifeng Pagoda

● Longjing Tea Village

● Hefang Street

D8 | FLIGHT: HANGZHOU → BEIJING (EG. 11:00-13:25)

● Hotel-Airport transfer in Hangzhou

● Airport pickup in Beijing

● Temple of Heaven

● Wangfujing Street

D9 | BEIJING

● Mutianyu Great Wall (Incl. roundway cable)

● Summer Palace

D10 | BEIJING DEPARTURE

● Tiananmen Square

● Forbidden City

● Hutong (Incl. rickshaw ride)

● Airport pickup in Beijing after dinner