Code: TCE - TK05

Beijing – Urumqi - Kashgar – Karakuli - Yarkant – Hotan - Yutian - Daheyan - Mazatag – Hotan - Hotan – Urumqi – Beijing 21 Days

Day 01 Frankfurt – Beijing

Fly from Frankfurt to Beijing.

Day 02 Beijing (D)

Arrive in Beijing, the capital and cultural center of China, where virtually every boulevard and building exudes an air of importance. You’ll be transferred to your 4-star hotel. Visiting the Tiananmen Square, the largest man made square in the world.1 night in Beijing.
Hotel: ****

Day 03 Beijing – Urumqi (BLD)

Fly to Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, which has 1.6 Million people. The tour guide will meet you at airport. Transfer to your 4-star hotel.
1 night in Urumqi.Hotel: ****

Day 04 Urumqi – Kashgar (BLD)

Today you’ll visit the Heavenly pool (Tianchi Lake), used to be known as Yaochi (Jade Lake), one of the main tourist attractions in China. Fly to Kashgar.3 nights in Kashgar.
Hotel: ***

Day 05 Kashgar – Karakuli (BLD)

Today Kashgar since 2000 years ago is still a great market city. Visit the Karakuli Lake，which is 3,600 meters above sea level, at the foot of the Maztagata Mountain. Karakuli means" black sea" in the local dialect, and resembles a glittering pearl embedded among the alpine peaks, reflecting the surrounding snow-capped mountains.

Day 06 Kashgar (BLD)

Visit the the old town, the Id-Kah Mosque, it is considered as the Great Mosque in China, with a square of the same name is at the heart of the city, started to build in the mid of fifteenth century, and has gradually developed to the present size. The Abakh Hoja Tomb, commonly known among Chinese as the Tomb of Xiangfei, is the most magnificent tomb in Kashgar, filled with history and symbolism. It actually served as the family tomb of Abakh Hoja, the powerful ruler of Kashgar in the 17th century.

Day 07 Kashgar – Yarkant - Hotan (BLD)

Embark on the coach to Hotan. Visit the Yarkant King Tomb and the Mosque.1 night in Hotan.
Hotel: ***

Day 08 Hotan (BLD)

Visit the Paper-making Workshop, the Bazaar, the Silk Factory, the White Jade River, the Museum and the Carpet Factory.1 night in Hotan
Hotel: ***

Day 09 Hotan – Yutian (BLD)

Drive Jeep to Yutian. Enjoy the natural land scenery on the way.1 night in Yutian guesthouse.

Day 10 Yutian - Daheyan (BLD)

Drive Jeep along the Keria lake to Daheyan. It will spend us 2 days. Camping.

Day 11 Daheyan (BLD)

Enjoy the natural land scenery on the way. Arrive in Daheyan. Camping.

Day 12 -17 Daheyan – Mazatag (BLD)

Drive 6 days Jeep to Mazatag. Enjoy the natural land scenery on the way. Camping.

Day 18 Mazatag - Hotan (BLD)

Arrive in Mazatag, then drive back to Hotan.1 night in Hotan.
Hotel: ***

Day 19 Hotan – Urumqi (BLD)

Fly from Hotan to Urumqi.1 night in Urumqi.
Hotel: ****

Day 20 Urumqi – Beijing (BLD)

Fly to Beijing.1 night in Beijing.
Hotel: ****

Day 21 Beijing – Hometown (B)

Meals Symbol: B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner

The trip price includes:
1. Hotel accommodations with breakfast as specified (but hotels are subject to change to the same category before finally confirmed).
2. All meals as specified in the itinerary.
3. Transfers among airports & hotels as specified in the itinerary by private car or coach with driver & English-speaking guide.
4. Entrance fees for sightseeing as outlined in the itinerary with English speaking guide.
5. Domestic flights, trains or buses as specified in the itinerary.
6. Domestic airports departure taxes have been charged with the flight tickets.
7. Travel insurance in mainland China during the above travel period.
8. Arrangements for the planning, handling, operational and communication charges.

The trip price does not include:
1. Any meals which are not included in the "The trip price includes."
Single Room Supplements (as the above quotation for accommodation is based on twin sharing room).
2. International air and train tickets for coming to & leaving mainland China. Air tickets or train tickets not specified in the itinerary on the first arrival day and last departure day.
3. Excess Baggage Charges.
4. Personal expenses: Items of a purely personal nature such as drinks, laundry, tips to guides or drivers, FAX, telephone, excess baggage charges, or sightseeing or meals which are not included in the day-to-day itinerary.
5. Insurance coverage of personal loss, illness or damages incurred during your trip.
6. Gratuities, Tips to Guides and Drivers.
7. Visa fees