23 days Mystery of China Tibet and Silk Road Tour

The Forbidden City:

Olympic Stadium (Bird Nest):

The nest-shaped elliptic steel structure is hailed as "an icon of the Beijing 2008 Olympics" and has become a recognized landmark worldwide.

National Aquatics Center

(Water Cube) :

This temple complex was ever a place for the emperor to worship heaven; an architectural wonder featuring the triple-roofed Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest.

Leaving the bustling city streets, stepping into the maze-like hutongs and deep courtyards, you'll get a true taste of Beijinger's life and seem to travel back in time.

Jinli Old Street :

Blend with Tibetan and Han architecture, it used to be Tibetan imperial palace. Built at an altitude of 3,700 m, it is the highest palace in the world.

Barkhor Street is a place full of religious atmosphere and a world of exotic articles. Believe your eyes, and you will get a lot of surprise there.

Jokhang Temple is the spiritual center of Tibet and the holiest destination for all Tibetan Buddhist pilgrims.

Norbulingka both reflects the ethnical, religious features of the Tibetan people and embodies the architecture style of inland China.

As one of most important Monastery in Tibet, it often holds debate about Buddhism, which attracts many monks, celebrities all over the world.

An area of tranquility and beauty; remains almost intact; one of the three holy lakes in Tibet, looks like a sapphire inlaid in the mountains in a bird's-eye view...

Reputed as the lord of Tibetan stupas, the Monastery features a special structure that combines stupa and temple; and Kumbum Stupa is cherished as the symbol of the monastery.

It's the most complete city wall that has survived in China, as well being one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world.

IA most celebrated rock grotto in China. Carved in the 3rd century, it is also the largest, best preserved and richest treasure house of Buddhist art in the world.

The spring at the north of the mountain; an impressive oasis landscape with a crystal clear spring in crescent shape and an interesting mountain echoing the roaring sound of wind.

A vast land covered with layer upon layer of grapes to form a green paradise; a tranquil oasis in desert underneath blue skies in the day and a milky way at night.

In novel, the battlefield where "Monkey King" fights evil monsters; in reality, a mountain seems on fire in strong sunlight, perhaps as red as the Ayers Rock of Australia.

A collection of retreats once inhabited by Buddhist monks dating back to 9th centuries; famous relics for frescos portraying Buddhist theme and gorgeous Silk Road culture.

The most lively picture of the local life and intoxicating culture; a market like one of the thousand and one nights of the Arabian Tales; may seem noisy, crowded and confusing, but the finest goods can also be found.

First built in 1442, a stark contrast to the many Chinese-style mosques, and much associated with mosques in Pakistan or Afghanistan; the largest mosque in China, attracts as many as 10,000 worshippers on prayers days...

The most magnificent tomb in Kashgar; a well-preserved Islamic architectural complex; served as the family tomb of Abakh Hoja, a powerful ruler of Kashgar in the 17th century.

The lake is popular among travellers for its unreal scenery and the clarity of its reflection in the water, whose color ranges from a dark green to azure and light blue.

Built in a modern style enhanced by local architectural features; one can view the entire city of Urumchi from its central dome of 30 meters high; famous for its rich collections of silk artifacts from many periods of history.

An essential place to experience the life of the minority region, offering all kinds of ethnic food and souvenirs; dinner show is a highlights, a cast of 300 singers and dancers from Uygur, Kazak, Turkoman and Han people.

A symbol of Urumqi, owing to its uniqueness-the body of the mountain, made up of aubergine rock, has a reddish brown color, hence the name; featuring a spectacular part of the Urumqi landscape.

Nestling high in the magnificent Tianshan Mountains; on clear days, the snow-capped peaks glistens in the sun and finely contrasts with blue lake water and steep forested hills.

The most celebrated classical Chinese garden in Shanghai, with a long history of more than four hundred years; famed as "an architectural miracle in the south of Yangtze River".

Landmark of Shanghai and the tallest completed tower in Asia; Applys Chinese elements in design, and features a breathtaking bird's eye view on the tower.

The earliest and most prosperous shopping street in Shanghai dating back to the 1840s; offering all-in-one shopping centers, gorgeous restaurants and spectacular night views over this area.

Regarded as the symbol of Shanghai and an epitome of Shanghai's history; famous for various styles of magnificent buildings and a marvelous view for the landmarks of the city.

A magic touch for your nightlife! A typical art of China with long history. Exciting and breath-taking and you will be marveled at the varieties of programs.