Rile Seven - International Adventure Travel

Day 1 Arrive Beijing
Arrive in Beijing at any time.

Day 2-3 Beijing
Explore the vast expanses of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Wander through the alleyways (hutongs) in Beijing's Old City and perhaps visit the Tibetan Monastery. Walk the ancient steps of the Great Wall.

Day 4-5 Xi'an
This charming city is the traditional starting point of the westbound caravan routes and home to the Terracotta Warriors. Visit the Great Mosque in the Muslim Quarter, a wonderfully serene place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, and climb the city walls that surround Xi'an for an impressive view of the city.

Day 6 Jiayuguan
The seldom-visited far end of the Great Wall is a lonely outpost overlooking the desert, guarding Chinas western frontier. Spend the day exploring its ruins and surrounding forts.

Day 7-9 Dunhuang
Dunhuang is a lovely, relaxing oasis town. Nearby lie the Mogao Caves containing Chinas richest Buddhist heritage and the towering Mingsha sand dunes.

Day 10-11 Turpan
Relax beneath the grape trellises or discover Uygher culture and Silk Road relics in the surrounding oasis villages.

Day 12 Heavenly Lake (B,L,D)
Surrounded by snow-capped peaks and green meadows, this alpine lake lives up to its name. Spend a memorable night in a local yurt.

Day 13 Korla - Kuqa
Make your way down southwest to the farthest edge of China as we drive along the rim of the Taklamakan Desert.

Day 14-15 Kashgar
Set along ancient trade routes, Kashgar is a true Central Asian oasis town of mosques, mausoleums, bazaars and Turkic peoples. Arrive in time for the Sunday market, where people gather from all over to sell their wares.

Day 16-17 Shanghai
Depart Kashgar in the morning of day 16 for your flight to Shanghai. Finish your trip in China's modern metropolis of Shanghai.

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