Exploring the Xixia Civilization Journey (9 Nights/10 Days)

Beijing - Lanzhou - Xining - Zhangye - Lanzhou - Beijing
Serial number: 116 Price: RMB

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Day 1 Arrival Beijing (No meals included)
Pick up from the airport, return to the hotel to rest. Free time in the afternoon.
Check in at Beijing Peace Hotel or a hotel of the same standard for 3 nights
 
Day 2 Beijing (Breakfast/Lunch)
In the morning, visit the Temple of Heaven, practice Tai Chi with locals in the park, then visit the world-famous Mutianyu Great Wall, return to the city in the evening.
 
 
 
Day 3 Beijing (Breakfast/Lunch)
In the morning, visit the Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City (closed on Mondays), which was the imperial palace for the emperors and their families during the Ming and Qing dynasties. In the afternoon, visit the Summer Palace, an ancient royal garden.
 
Day 4 Beijing - Lanzhou (Breakfast)
In the morning, fly to Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu Province, an important stop on the ancient "Silk Road" in Northwest China; upon arrival, transfer to the hotel to rest.
Check in atLanzhou Sunshine Hotelor a hotel of the same standard for 1 night
 
Day 5 Lanzhou - Xining (Breakfast/Lunch)
In the morning, visit the Gansu Provincial Museum (closed on Mondays), the largest comprehensive museum in Gansu Province. On the Yellow River Scenic Line, enjoy the beautiful scenery, then take a walk at Zhongshan Bridge, and visit the White Pagoda Mountain Park and the Waterwheel Expo Park, then transfer to the train station to take the high-speed train to Xining.
Check in at Xining Jinjiang International Hotel or a hotel of the same standard for 2 nights
 
 
 
Day 6 Xining - Qinghai Lake- Ta'er Temple- Xining (Breakfast/Lunch)
In the morning, visit the naturally beautiful Qinghai Lake, the largest inland lake and the largest saltwater lake in the country; in the afternoon, visit the Ta'er Temple, one of the six major monasteries of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, which houses rich and charming artistic treasures, especially its murals, which are considered one of the "three wonders" of Ta'er Temple.
 
 
Qinghai Lake
 
Day 7 Xining - Zhangye (Breakfast/Lunch)
In the morning, take a train to Zhangye (2-hour journey). Upon arrival, visit the Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park, known as one of the top ten geographical wonders of the world, with its unique shapes and brilliant colors. Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Rainbow Mountain and the Ice Valley Danxia landform.
Check in at Zhangye Hotel or a hotel of the same standard for 1 night
 
 
 
Day 8 Zhangye - Lanzhou (Breakfast/Lunch)
In the morning, drive to Sunan County to visit the Mati Temple Grottoes, which are stunningly beautiful; then transfer to the train station to take the train back to Lanzhou (4-hour journey), and upon arrival, transfer to the hotel to rest.
Check in at Lanzhou Sunshine Hotelor a hotel of the same standard for 1 night
 
Day 9 Lanzhou - Beijing (Breakfast)
In the morning, fly to Beijing (2.5-hour flight), and upon arrival, transfer to the hotel to rest.
Check in a tBeijing Peace Hotel or a hotel of the same standard for 1 night
 
Day 10 Departure from Beijing (Breakfast)
Transfer to the airport, return to your warm home.
 
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