34-day gourmet tour of Inner and Outer Mongolia and five Central Asian countries
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*One-time viewingInner and Outer MongoliaFamous attractions: Hohhot, the capital, Xilamu Grassland, Kubuqi Desert Whispering Sand Bay, Ordos, Kangbashi Tourist Area, Genghis Khan Mausoleum, Wulanmulun Lake Music Fountain, "China's No. 1 Aobao" Yike Aobao, Inner Mongolia Museum, Saishang Old Street, Yuquan Emperor Kangxi's Family Temple Dazhao Temple, Zhaojun Museum, Mengniu Dairy Park, Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Outer Mongolia, the world's largest Genghis Khan statue and museum and square, Terelji Nature Reserve, the world's largest bronze statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva, Soviet Army Memorial Tower, Mongolian Independence Hero Suhebaatar Square, Nomadic Tribe Resort, Mongolia's largest Buddhist temple - Gandan Monastery, the last Mongolian emperor Jebtsundamba VIII Bogd Khan Winter Palace, State-owned Building Mongolian Specialties...+ Ancient Silk Road in Five Central Asian Countries: A vast area located in central Asia, bordering China to the east, Afghanistan to the south, the Caspian Sea to the west, and Russia to the north. Since the disintegration of the Soviet Union, there have been five former Soviet republics named "Stan", namely Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. The incredible ancient city and cultural relics are still preserved, including Jihua in Uzbekistan, Samarkand of the Thousand and One Nights, and Bukhara, allowing you to experience the beautiful ancient architecture, mysterious philosophy, the Chalun Grand Canyon, the world's second highest mountain lake in the Tianshan Mountains, the birthplace of Li Bai-Suiye City, the Central Asian "City of the Sun" and "Gate of Hell" World Cultural Heritage Nisa Ruins, the ancient city of Khiva, Dushanbe, Almaty, Urgench 2025 Absolutely not to be missed trip
*The ultimate unforgettable experience: Traditional Mongolian welcome ceremony, grassland bonfire singing and dancing party, desert four-wheel drive tour of Xiansha Island, desert acrobatics world, the world's first musical fountain, dairy farm experience, legendary equestrian performance in the south of the desert, visit herders' homes for cultural exchanges, visit nomadic families in Outer Mongolia, visit nomadic cultural life, enjoy horse-head fiddle and Mongolian songs, guessing games, singing and other performances, participate in felt rolling and leather rope making activities, strong Central Asian multi-ethnic culture, mosques, seminaries and sacrificial sites, Zoroastrian temples and Buddhist temples, Jewish churches...
* Carefully selected authentic cuisine from Inner and Outer Mongolia: Mongolian special welcome dinner, grassland-style feast - horse-catching feast, exclusive welcome wine, Mongolian-style hand-held meat, famous Deshunyuan steamed buns, Mongolian special scallion noodles and Northwest farm dishes, Mongolian iron pot series dishes, flavored camel biscuits, Mongolia's oldest flavor meal stone barbecue, mutton hot pot, special milk tea, dairy products, kumis, white wine, etc. All food is all-inclusive, as well as unique Central Asian cuisine...
* [Central Asia] is not only the place where the Tang monk Xuanzang passed through on his way to the Western Regions to seek Buddhist scriptures, but also the place where the Italian Marco Polo visited on his journey to the East. Alexander the Great conquered this place earlier in 329 BC, ending his eastward expedition. For more than two thousand years, some cities along the Silk Road remain prosperous and have preserved their original appearance; others have lost all their splendor, with only a few pieces of soil left. * Stay in luxury 4-5 star hotels, luxury double yurts in Inner Mongolia grasslands, luxury Hun-style yurts in Outer Mongolia, camping in the alpine lake area of Tianshan Mountains...
*A group of ten people is guaranteed to set off! Group tours are welcome to set their own departure date.
Itinerary
Day 1
Sydney~Beijing
Assemble at Sydney International Airport at 5:30 pm, take Air China flight CA174, and fly to Beijing at 7:40 pm.
Day 2
Beijing~ Hohhot, Inner Mongolia
Arrive at Beijing Airport at 5:25am and transfer to CA1111. Fly from Beijing to Hohhot, the capital of Inner Mongolia, China at 12:50pm. Arrive in Hohhot at 2:40pm. Meet at the airport and check in to the hotel for a rest. Enjoy a [traditional Mongolian welcome dinner] for dinner. Dinner included, accommodation: Hohhot 5-star hotel.
Day 3
Xilamu Grassland ~ Mongolian-style hand-held meat ~ Grassland-style feast - Zhama Banquet
After breakfast in the hotel, drive to [Xilamu Grassland], which will take about 2 hours to arrive. Enjoy the welcome disembarkation wine and feel the enthusiasm and unrestrainedness of the grassland people; ride a horse on the grassland (minimum of 3 scenic spots on horseback, the fee is included); enjoy lunch [Mongolian style hand-meat], honorable hada and mellow white wine are presented during the banquet, and you can indulge in entertainment. The banquet, singing and dancing will make you feel that this is the ocean of song, the hometown of dance, and a paradise for relaxation. Stay in the grassland yurt camp. Free activities; enjoy dinner with [Prairie Style Dinner-Fake Horse Banquet] (fees included); enjoy the prairie bonfire party to relax and unwind. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Accommodation: Deluxe double yurt on the grassland.
Day 4
Kubuqi Desert Xiangshawan~Ordos
After breakfast, drive to Kubuqi Desert Singing Sand Bay, which takes about 3 hours to arrive. Take the cableway (included) to enter the heart of the desert, and take a desert 4WD to tour Xiansha Island (fee included). Tour route: cableway entrance-cableway-singing sand bay port-sand sea yacht;-Xiansha Island (desert adventure and aerial zipline, surfing and swing, track bike, high-altitude tightrope walking, global roller coaster, and the large-scale "Desert Acrobatics World". Then drive to Ordos, check in to the hotel after dinner, including breakfast, lunch and dinner. Accommodation: Ordos 5-star hotel
Day 5
Genghis Khan Mausoleum~Kangbashi Tourist Area~Ulanmulun Lake Music Fountain~Yike Aobao
After breakfast, drive to visit the Mausoleum of Genghis Khan, which covers an area of 55,000 square meters. It is shaped like three connected yurts with white walls and red windows, and retains the original form of the yurts and eight white rooms. The main hall is 24.18 meters high, and the east and west halls are both 18 meters high. In the middle of the eaves of the mausoleum hangs a plaque inscribed with "Genghis Khan's Mausoleum" by Ulanhu in 1985. The entire building can be divided into six parts: the main hall, the sleeping palace, the west hall, the east hall, and the east and west exhibition halls. In 1982, Genghis Khan's Mausoleum was officially listed as a national key cultural relic protection unit. In 1985, Genghis Khan's Mausoleum was officially opened to the public. Then we went to Kangbashi Tourist Area, which is China's first 4A-level tourist attraction with urban landscape as the carrier. "The city is the scenic spot, and the scenic spot is the city." Ulanmulun Lake Music Fountain: It is known as the world's first music fountain, with a maximum water level of 209 meters. The performance starts at 20:30 and ends at 21:30. The field of view is super wide and quite spectacular. Yike Aobao: It is known as "China's No. 1 Aobao". With a total height of 57.4 meters, it is a spiritual symbol for the locals and a place for worshipping mountain gods and road gods. Visit the unique buildings and learn about the development of Ordos city. After dinner in Hohhot, check in to a 5-star hotel, breakfast, lunch and Deshunyuan Shaomai dinner.
Day 6
Inner Mongolia Museum~ Dazhao Temple~ Saishang Old Street
After breakfast, visit [Inner Mongolia Museum] and tour the Emperor Kangxi's ancestral temple [Dazhao Temple], which was founded by Altan Khan, the leader of the Mongolian Tumed tribe in the Ming Dynasty in the seventh year of the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty (1579 AD). Completed in 1580 AD, it is the earliest Lamaist temple built in Hohhot and one of the few temples in Mongolia that does not have a living Buddha. Because Emperor Kangxi once lived here for a few days, the monks abolished the rule of reincarnation of living Buddhas to show respect to the emperor. Dazhao is not only a Buddhist holy place, but also a world-famous tourist destination. The splendid temple architecture, precious cultural relics and artworks, as well as the mysterious Chamu dance and Buddhist music constitute the unique "Temple Culture" of Dazhao. [Sai Shang Old Street] is a commercial district with a history of more than one hundred years, retaining the architectural style of Ming and Qing Dynasties. Enjoy special scallop noodles for breakfast and lunch and Northwest farm dishes for dinner. Accommodation: Hohhot 5-star hotel
Day 7
Zhaojun Museum~Mengniu Dairy Park
After breakfast, visit the Zhaojun Museum, which consists of the national key cultural relic protection unit Wang Zhaojun's tomb, the Xiongnu History Museum, the Chinese Ancient Marriage Cultural Center and other memorial facilities. It is a thematic museum in Hohhot that integrates cultural relic collection, research, display, education and sightseeing. It is a special museum that fully displays the story of "Zhaojun's Exile" and Zhaojun culture. Mengniu Dairy Park: Experience the largest modern dairy management in Mongolia. Breakfast, lunch and Mongolian iron pot series dinner are included. Accommodation: Hohhot 5-star hotel
Day 8
Hohhot ~ Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Outer Mongolia
After breakfast, drive to Hohhot Airport and take flight CA753 at 10:10 am to Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Outer Mongolia, ending the Inner Mongolia trip. Arrive in Ulaanbaatar at 12:10 pm, check in to hotel after dinner, stay at: Ulaanbaatar 5-diamond hotel (Coptic Conference Center or equivalent)
Day 9
Ulaanbaatar - Statue of Genghis Khan on horseback - Terelj Nature Reserve.
After breakfast, we will visit the world's largest statue of Genghis Khan, which is 40 meters high (about 35 kilometers). Visitors can take the elevator to the head of the war horse and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the grassland from a high altitude. The statue is part of a planned theme park with nomadic style. Visitors can experience the eating and living habits of nomads here. The statue also includes a small museum of military equipment from the Mongol Empire. Afterwards, we will head to the Terileji Nature Reserve in the Kent Mountains to admire the unique grassland scenery, mountain forest scenery, the Three Friends Cave, the Turtle Stone, the dinosaur statues and other natural wonders, and then visit the Guanyin Bodhisattva Temple. You can ride horses on the grassland at your own expense. For lunch, enjoy a Mongolian-style meal - stone barbecue, and visit a local herdsman's home for cultural exchanges. dinner. Accommodation: Xiongnu-style luxurious yurt
Day 10
Terelj Nature Reserve - Genghis Khan Square - Genghis Khan Museum - Soviet Army Memorial Tower
After waking up naturally, head to Ulaanbaatar. Ulaanbaatar means "Red Hero" in Mongolian and its old name was Kulun. The city is a combination of nomadic and urban lifestyles. It was founded in 1639 and is located in the Tula River Valley at an altitude of 1,351 meters. There are rolling hills on the north and south banks. The pines and cypresses on the mountains are evergreen all year round. Rivers flow below the mountains, and the weeping willows on both sides are picturesque. Ulaanbaatar is surrounded by green grasslands and four undulating mountains. The clear Tula River runs through them with the sound of gurgling water, forming the most natural landscape painting. The Tula River runs through eight provinces and cities, with a total length of more than 800 kilometers. Ulaanbaatar also gathers more than one-third of Mongolia’s population and is the political, economic, cultural and commercial center of Mongolia. Welcoming visitors. After lunch, we will visit the city and the Sukhbaatar Square, an important landmark in Ulaanbaatar. The square is a Soviet-style square named in memory of Sukhbaatar, the father of Mongolian independence. In the center of the square stands a huge statue of Sukhbaatar riding a horse and waving a whip. Surrounding the square are the National Ceremonial Palace, the Genghis Khan statue, the Post Office, the City Hall, the Opera House, etc. Then we will walk to the Genghis Khan Museum, which will open to the public in 2022 and will be selected as one of the 20 must-visit museums in the world in 2024. The museum combines advanced technologies such as augmented reality and virtual reality to display nearly 12,000 precious cultural relics related to Mongolian history and restore scenes of major historical events. Afterwards, visit the Soviet Memorial Tower on Zaisan Mountain in the southern suburbs of Ulaanbaatar, which was built to commemorate the Soviet martyrs who died in the Battle of the Karke River in 1939, and overlook the panoramic view of Ulaanbaatar. Dinner. Accommodation: Ulaanbaatar 5-diamond hotel
Day 11
Ulaanbaatar—Nomad Tribe Resort—Ulaanbaatar
After breakfast, head to Mongol Nomadic Tribe to participate in the afternoon activities, which mainly showcase the traditional Mongolian nomadic culture, including: welcoming tourists with Mongolian national etiquette, visiting Mongolian nomadic families, visiting nomadic culture and living conditions, entertaining tourists with traditional nomadic food (milk tea, dairy products, kumis, white wine, etc.), and enjoying a small banquet with horse-head fiddle and Mongolian songs, finger-guessing games, guessing games, and singing performances. Learn about the herding process of cattle, horses and sheep, and visitors can milk goats and horses themselves. Learn about horses, participate in the whole process of making and tasting dairy products and milk wine, take part in archery, folk games, felt-rolling and leather rope-making activities, appreciate real daily transportation tools such as ox carts, yaks, camel carts, horse-drawn carriages, wear national costumes and take photos, and other traditional activities. Experience the simple and natural nomadic life of Mongolia, and then go to Hustai Wildlife Reserve after lunch. It has rolling green hillside grasslands and is the world's largest breeding center for endangered Mongolian wild horses. The income generated is used for animal and environmental protection. The tour guide will take tourists to the depths of the reserve, where marmots are scattered on the grasslands, elk are roaming on the hillsides, and wild horses are always leisurely and contented. In autumn, there are groups of gazelles and prairie wolves. Locals say that only lucky people can see prairie wolves. Accommodation: Ulaanbaatar 5-diamond hotel (Coptic Conference Center or equivalent
Day 12
Ulaanbaatar - Ganden Monastery - Bogda Khan Palace - State-owned Building
After breakfast, visit Gandan Monastery, the largest Buddhist temple in Mongolia and home to the world’s largest bronze statue of Avalokitesvara. The most eye-catching is the Guanyin Bodhisattva Hall, which was built between 1911 and 1913. It is the tallest Buddhist temple in Ulaanbaatar. The huge Guanyin Bodhisattva in the hall is quite eye-catching. This Buddha is 25 meters high and weighs 20 tons. It is plated with gold and inlaid with numerous gems. It is majestic and magnificent, and is a national treasure of Mongolia. Lunch. Visit the Winter Palace of Bogd Khan. This palace was the winter residence of the last Mongolian emperor, Jebtsundamba VIII, and it is also the first two-story building in Mongolia. It still retains its original appearance to a large extent. Built in 1893, it is one of the most important historical sites in Mongolia. The entire building does not use a single nail, but only 108 mortise and tenons, and is a traditional Chinese building. This place was built with the approval of the Qing Dynasty government, so the architectural style includes both Mongolian and Tibetan styles and Han styles. The museum is eye-catching, with a rich collection of cultural relics, precious thangkas, Buddha statues, ritual instruments and gifts from heads of state, each of which is a historical treasure with a history of more than a hundred years. Among them are various valuable collections, including a pure gold brocade robe, a robe made of 800 pearls, a coat made of 80 fox skins, a Mongolian robe made of 150 jaguar skins, and specimens of marine animals and elephants. Then visit the state-owned building, silver jewelry store, etc. There are many Mongolian specialties in the state-owned building: leather products, Mongolian sugar, Russian caviar, Mongolian vodka, etc. Dinner. Accommodation: Ulaanbaatar 5-diamond hotel (Coptic Conference Center or equivalent)
Day 13
Ulaanbaatar-Beijing Jiuhuashan Hot Spring
After breakfast, transfer to Ulaanbaatar International Airport, take CA902, fly to Beijing at 11:50 AM, arrive at 1:50 PM. After meeting at the airport, transfer to the local Jiuhuashan Villa Hot Spring Hotel. Jiuhua Villa covers an area of more than 2,000 acres. It is a garden-style resort hotel with more than 2,300 rooms of different styles and nearly 5,000 beds; more than ten restaurants with different flavors and more than 9,000 seats. Jiuhua Villa has a variety of hot springs, entertainment and sports activities. Jiuhua Hot Spring Palace covers an area of 100 acres and is China's largest and most distinctive hot spring theme park. The palace is shaded by trees and has a changing scenery. There are nearly 100 hot spring pools of various sizes, as well as open-air hot spring swimming pools, indoor hot spring swimming pools and other facilities. It is a collection of ancient and modern Chinese and foreign bathing culture classics, providing special hot spring bathing, hot spring medicinal bathing, hot spring swimming, hot spring sauna and various health care and beauty services. (Including hot spring admission, individual activities, meals and drinks are provided by yourself).
Day 14
Beijing - Almaty - Kazakhstan
Free activities at Beijing Hot Spring Hotel until 12 noon, then we will be taken to Beijing Bird's Nest to check in. You can freely visit Tiananmen Square, Wangfujing Pedestrian Street, Imperial Ancestral Temple, Oriental Plaza, etc. in Wangfujing District. You can enjoy the famous Quanjude Roast Duck at your own expense for dinner. Then we will be transferred to the airport. CZ flight will fly from Beijing Daxing Airport to Almaty, the largest city in Kazakhstan, at 6:40PM. We will arrive at 9:40pm, pick up at the airport and check in to a 4-star hotel in the city. The former capital of Kazakhstan is located in the southeast of Kazakhstan, at an altitude of 650-950 meters. It was the only way for ancient China to pass through the Silk Road to Central Asia. To the east is China, facing the Tianshan Mountains, with a pleasant climate and a beautiful environment. It is a garden city with abundant apples (known as the Apple City). With a population of about 1.4 million, it is the largest trade center in Central Asia, a center of finance, technology, education and culture, and a place where European and Asian cultures converge. It is the greenest city in the world, a perfect combination of the beauty of nature and a modern metropolis.
Day 15
Almaty city tour
.Almaty city tour: Kazakhstan Museum, Independence Monument, Panfilouv 28 Heroes Park, Zenkov Cathedral, Green Bazaar, Almaty Metro Experience Visit: Medeo Mountain, the best Qimbulak Ski Resort in the Tianshan Mountains, take three cable cars to the top,
Touch the glacier in the summer. After dinner, go to ARBAT Pedestrian Street to enjoy street performances by folk artists! Taste Kazakh specialties Navat dinner. Stay at the same hotel. (BLD)
Touch the glacier in the summer. After dinner, go to ARBAT Pedestrian Street to enjoy street performances by folk artists! Taste Kazakh specialties Navat dinner. Stay at the same hotel. (BLD)
Day 16
CHARYN CANYON - KOLSAY LAKE, TIANSHAN MOUNTAINS - SATY VILLAGE
After breakfast, we will take a bus to Charyn Canyon, a famous natural landscape comparable to Colorado in the United States. Charyn Canyon National Park is known as the Little Colorado Grand Canyon and is the third largest canyon in the world. A 210-kilometer drive from downtown Almaty will take you to the entrance of the Charyn Canyon scenic area. It is regarded as the incarnation of Ablai Khan, the most famous Khan in ancient Kazakh nation, who once unified the various tribes of ancient Kazakh nation. Because the rocks here are all red, it is called Red Charon. Afterwards, we will head to Kazakhstan - Kolsay Lakes. Kolsay Lakes are three beautiful alpine lakes located at the northern foot of the Tianshan Mountains, at an altitude of approximately 1,800, 2,250 and 2,700 meters respectively. They are known as the three pearls of the Tianshan Mountains and are a popular tourist attraction around Almaty, Kazakhstan. Accommodation at Sad Village Hotel. (BLD)
Day 17
High mountain barrier lake Kaindy Songbai Lake
After breakfast, visit Kaindy Lake, one of the ten must-see sights in Kazakhstan. It is a high mountain barrier lake formed by an earthquake and is famous for its inverted pine and cypress trees. Kaindy Lake is an idyllic mountain lake in the Tianshan Mountains, close to Almaty. The lake was formed after an earthquake in 1911, which triggered a large landslide and actually formed a natural dam lake. After lunch, return to Almaty five-star hotel to rest and enjoy Chinese dinner (BLD).
Day 18
Bishkek - the capital of Kyrgyzstan
Bishkek - the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Take a bus along the Tianshan Mountains for 300 kilometers and reach Bishkek through the land port. In the afternoon, visit the city of Bishkek - Manas Square, Second Victory Road Square, and the museum! Check in to a 4-star hotel in the city. Central Asian specialty dinner (BLD)
Day 19
The birthplace of Li Bai, a famous Tang Dynasty poet - Suyab - Rehai - Issyk Kul Lake
Proceed to the birthplace of Li Bai, a famous Tang Dynasty poet. Suyab, now the site of Ak Beshim, is located 8 kilometers southwest of Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan, on the south bank of the Chu River. It was an important town established in the Western Regions in the first year of Tiaolu (679 AD) during the reign of Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty of China. It is also an important town on the Silk Road and is said to be the birthplace of the famous poet Li Bai. It was known as one of the "Four Anxi Towns" in the Tang Dynasty along with Qiuci, Shule and Yutian. Arrive at Rehai-Issyk-Kul Lake in the afternoon and visit! It was called Tianchi in the Han Dynasty of China, Rehai and Daqingchi in the Tang Dynasty, Temurtunoer and Tuschi in the Qing Dynasty. It is located in the northeastern part of Kyrgyzstan, on the north side of the Tianshan Mountains, at 42 degrees 30 minutes north latitude and 77 degrees 30 minutes east longitude. It is 182 kilometers long, 60 kilometers wide at its widest point, covers an area of 6,332 square kilometers, and has a catchment area of 22,080 square kilometers. The average lake surface is 1,602 meters above sea level and the deepest is 702 meters. It is the second largest alpine lake in the world. Stay at Issyk-Kul Hotel. (BLD)
Day 20
Bishkek - Fly to Tashkent - the capital of Uzbekistan
After breakfast, return to Bishkek and take a late flight to Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. Tashkent is one of the important commercial hubs on the ancient "Silk Road", and the famous "Silk Road" passes through here. Zhang Qian, Faxian and Xuanzang from ancient my country all left their footprints there. It has a temperate continental climate with mild winters, hot summers, little precipitation and plenty of sunshine. It is known as the "City of the Sun". The city is divided into 11 districts. The city center is the seat of the administrative organs of Uzbekistan and the city, and is also a commercial and cultural area. Tashkent means Stone City in Uzbek and has a history of 2,500 years. Tashkent is divided into the new city and the old city. Most of the mosques, mausoleums and other historical sites are concentrated in the old city. Check in to Tashkent five-star hotel and enjoy Chinese dinner (BLD).
Day 21
Tashkent city tour
After breakfast, visit Charsu Bazaar, Imam Mosque, National Museum, Tashkent Pilaf Center, etc. in Tashkent city. It is one of the museums with the richest collection of national art in Uzbekistan. The museum not only houses a large number of exquisite embroidery, carpet crafts, copper utensils, wood carvings, etc. with Uzbek national characteristics, but also authentic art works from China, India, Japan and other countries. The works of the famous Chinese painter Qi Baishi are also on display. Stay at the same hotel.(BLD)
Day 22
The ancient city of Khiva, Uzbekistan
Take an early flight to the ancient city of Khiva. After breakfast, fly to the ancient city of Khiva in Uzbekistan. As a product of the Soviet protection project in the 20th century, it is now an official "city museum": Ichon-Qala gate and wall; Kuhna ark-it was the fortress and palace of the Khiva ruler himself, originally built in the 12th century, and the summer mosque and fortress in the 17th century. Mohammed Rakhim Khan Madrasah - named after the Khan who surrendered to the Russians in 1873. Kalta Minor minaret; Juma Mosque; Alok Khan Madrasah; Tosh-Hovli Palace - This palace is called "Stone House" and its interior decoration is the most luxurious in Khiva. It was built by Alok Khan in 1832-1841. The Pahlavon Mahmud Mausoleum is the most beautiful attraction in the city. The owner of the mausoleum was a poet, philosopher and legendary wrestler, and also the patron saint of Khiva. The mausoleum was built in 1326 and was later requisitioned by the then Khan as a royal mausoleum in 1913. Check in at a 4-star hotel in Khiva. (BLD)
Day 23
World Heritage Site Konye-Urgench, Turkmenistan
After breakfast, we will drive to Turkmenistan, the capital of the ancient Khwarezmian Empire and one of the important trading cities on the Silk Road in Central Asia.
—Kunya-Urgench (formerly known as "Gurganj"), located on the northern branch of the Silk Road (leading to the Caspian Sea and Russia), the ancient country of Khorezm has been an important oasis in the Central Asian desert for thousands of years. After arrival, visit the Turabek Hanum Mausoleum, Sultan Tekesh Mausoleum - Tekesh was the king of Khorezm in the 12th century, who expanded the territory of Khorezm to Khorasan in the south (today's northern Iran and northern Afghanistan); Mamun II Minaret - the minaret was built in 1011, razed to the ground by the Mongols and rebuilt in the 14th century, but was destroyed again by the earthquake in 1895; II-Arslan Mausoleum - the conical vault has a strange brick pattern, then take a bus to Dashoguz, and check in to a 4-star hotel for rest after arrival. (BLD)
—Kunya-Urgench (formerly known as "Gurganj"), located on the northern branch of the Silk Road (leading to the Caspian Sea and Russia), the ancient country of Khorezm has been an important oasis in the Central Asian desert for thousands of years. After arrival, visit the Turabek Hanum Mausoleum, Sultan Tekesh Mausoleum - Tekesh was the king of Khorezm in the 12th century, who expanded the territory of Khorezm to Khorasan in the south (today's northern Iran and northern Afghanistan); Mamun II Minaret - the minaret was built in 1011, razed to the ground by the Mongols and rebuilt in the 14th century, but was destroyed again by the earthquake in 1895; II-Arslan Mausoleum - the conical vault has a strange brick pattern, then take a bus to Dashoguz, and check in to a 4-star hotel for rest after arrival. (BLD)
Day 24
Derweze - "Gate of Hell" - Ashgabat, capital of Turkmenistan
Drive to Darvaza. There is abundant natural gas in the area near Darvaza, and there are three natural gas pits: one of which has been ignited, one is a water pit, and one is a mud pit; the fire burning in the pit has never been extinguished for more than 40 years, and because it looks like the legendary entrance to hell, people call it the "Gate of Hell" - in 1971 when geologists were drilling, they accidentally discovered an underground cave full of natural gas. A piece of soil under the drilling device collapsed, leaving a large hole with a diameter of about 50-100 meters. In order to prevent the leakage of toxic gases, they decided to ignite the leaked natural gas. Prepare BBQ in Darvaza at night, because the Gate of Hell is more beautiful after dark, and stay in a nearby characteristic tent hotel. (BLD)
Day 25
World Cultural Heritage - Nisa Ruins - Great Mosque - Ashgabat City Tour
After breakfast, drive to Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, to visit the World Cultural Heritage Site of Nissa, which was the capital of Parthia in the 3rd century BC. Afterwards we will go to Kipchak Village to visit the largest mosque in Turkmenistan and the mausoleum of former President Niyazov. Then return to the city for sightseeing: the Neutrality Gate (built to celebrate the Turkmen people's unanimous agreement on the neutrality policy in 1998). On the top of the Neutrality Gate there is a 12-meter-high gilded statue of Niyazov, which can rotate in the direction of the sun and always point to the sun. Independence Square (including buildings such as Turkmenbashi Palace, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Defense, Ruhyyet Palace), Earthquake Monument, Soviet War Memorial, Presidential Administration Building (exterior), Ashgabat State University (exterior), Presidential Trail, Independence Square, National Museum, Cultural Square. After dinner, check in to a 4-star hotel and rest (BLD)
Day 26
Border city Mary - Turkmenabat
Drive to the border city of Mary, the capital of Turkmenistan's Mary Province, close to the Afghan border, with the ancient city of Merv on its outskirts. Mary was occupied by Russia in 1884, which triggered the Panjdeh incident and almost led to a war between Britain and Russia. The following year, the two sides reached an agreement and Mary belonged to Russia. Mary's economy was originally based on cotton planting. After the discovery of natural gas in 1968, it became a major mining town. It is now the fourth largest city in Turkmenistan and one of the important foreign trade ports. In the afternoon, we went to Abad, the second largest city in Turkmenistan, formerly known as Chalju. It is a city in eastern Turkmenistan and the capital of Lebap Province. Located on the banks of the Amu Darya River, close to the border with Uzbekistan. Check in to a 4-star hotel for rest (BLD)
Day 27
Re-enter Uzbekistan - Central Asian historic city - Bukhara
After breakfast, we will go to the border between the two countries, handle the entry and exit formalities, and enter Uzbekistan. In the afternoon, we will go to Bukhara, a famous historical city in Central Asia. Bukhara was once one of the important cities on the ancient Silk Road. It played an important role as a bridge in the trade and cultural exchanges between the East and the West. Many market trade sites of that time are still preserved. In the 7th century, as Islam began to spread and prevail in Bukhara, thousands of mosques, seminaries and other places of worship were built in Bukhara, making it a famous Islamic academic center at that time. Check in to a 4-star hotel and rest (BLD)
Day 28
Bukhara city tour
After breakfast, visit the city of Bukhara: Samani Mausoleum; Chashma Ayub Mausoleum, Poi Kalon Complex, a world cultural heritage site: Mir-i-Arab Madrasah; - Maghoki-Attar (in the 1930s, archaeologists discovered a Zoroastrian temple and the remains of an early Buddhist temple built in the 5th century and destroyed by Arabs. It is said that before the 16th century, the Jews of Bukhara used this mosque as a synagogue for evening gatherings); Ulugbek Madrasah Square, Kukeldash Madrasah; the royal city within the city - Ark Castle. In the afternoon, visit the Emir's Summer Palace and the Chor-Bakr Mausoleum City, a world cultural heritage site. After dinner, we will go to Nadir Devanbegi Madrassah to watch ethnic performances. Check in to a 4-star hotel for rest (BLD)
Day 29
Samarkand, a World Cultural Heritage Site and an Ancient Capital of the Silk Road
After breakfast, drive to Samarkand, the ancient capital of the Silk Road with a history of more than 2,500 years. After lunch, visit the city of Samarkand, which seems like a mythical city in One Thousand and One Nights: Guri Amir Mausoleum, Registan Square (translated as "Sand"), Bibi Khanym Mosque, and Shah-i-Zindar Mausoleum. Overnight at a 4-star hotel in Samarkand (BLD).
Day 30
Shahrisabz - Border city Termez
After breakfast, we will drive to Shahrisabz, the hometown of the great Timur, which means "Green City": Ak-Saray Palace - the ruins of Timur's summer palace; Dor-utSaodat complex: Khazrati-Imam Mosque built in the 14th century. This mosque has a very appropriate name "Blue Dome". In the afternoon, we will arrive at the border city of Termez. Check in to a 4-star hotel for rest (BLD)
Day 31
Tajikistan - Termez - Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan
Enter Tajikistan to visit the charm of Termez. Fayaz Tepe Monastery is a 3rd century Buddhist monastery that was discovered in 1968. Its shape is very different from the symmetrical Han Buddhist temples in my country. Only the foundation remains. The temple has many courtyards extending from the main hall to the two wings. It was rebuilt with the help of UNESCO. Then head to Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. After arrival, check in to a 4-star hotel and rest (BLD)
Day 32
Dushanbe City Tour
Dushanbe City Tour Dushanbe City Sightseeing: Somoni Square and Rudaki Park, where you can see the statue of Abdullah Rudaki, known as the "Father of Persian Poetry", the Presidential Palace of Tajikistan, and the statue of Somoni, known as the "Father of the Tajik Nation". Haji Yakoub Mosque is a Dushanbe landmark. National Museum of Antiquity of Tajikistan. National Museum of Tajikistan, visit the ruins of Hisar Fortress in the afternoon, take the CZ evening flight (take off at 01:50 am) to Xinqiang Urumqi and transfer to Beijing at 7:20 am. (BLD)
Day 33
Urumqi~Beijing
CZ flight departs from Urumqi to Beijing Daxing Airport at 10 am, arrives at the VIP lounge or checks into the airport hotel at 1:45 pm to rest,
Day 34
Sydney, capital of New South Wales, Australia
Flight CA173 takes off at 01:10 on 22/7 and arrives in Sydney or Melbourne at 2:50 PM
Fees include:
* International air tickets from Sydney to Beijing, Inner and Outer Mongolia and Central Asia,
* The itinerary includes 4-5 star hotel standard double room,
* Entrance fee,
* Transportation, High Speed Rail,
* Breakfast, lunch and dinner meals and special delicacies as specified in the itinerary,
* Special performances,
* Local Chinese or English speaking tour guide,
* Chinese and English speaking tour guides for Australia (more than 16 people).
* The itinerary includes 4-5 star hotel standard double room,
* Entrance fee,
* Transportation, High Speed Rail,
* Breakfast, lunch and dinner meals and special delicacies as specified in the itinerary,
* Special performances,
* Local Chinese or English speaking tour guide,
* Chinese and English speaking tour guides for Australia (more than 16 people).
Excluded Costs:
* Airport taxes and fuel surcharges for international and domestic sections are approximately $1170 per person.
* Travel insurance,
* The total service fee for the tour leader, local tour guide and driver is USD$330 per person.
* Additional fee for optional follow-up group or staying without group is $150, and additional fee for single room is $3500.
* The additional fee for joining the tour from Melbourne or other cities in Australia ranges from A$300 to A$450.
* Upgrade to business class from Sydney or Melbourne to Beijing, starting from $3500 p/p
* Travel insurance,
* The total service fee for the tour leader, local tour guide and driver is USD$330 per person.
* Additional fee for optional follow-up group or staying without group is $150, and additional fee for single room is $3500.
* The additional fee for joining the tour from Melbourne or other cities in Australia ranges from A$300 to A$450.
* Upgrade to business class from Sydney or Melbourne to Beijing, starting from $3500 p/p
Deposit and payment
The deposit is $5000 per person upon booking.
Final Payment: Balance + all fees and taxes are due 100 days prior to departure.
Final Payment: Balance + all fees and taxes are due 100 days prior to departure.
Booking Instructions: (Please refer to the Booking Terms and Conditions T&C at www.rvgtours.com.au)
1. This special price is limited to a first-come, first-served basis and will end once sold out.
2. In response to the requirements of the local travel agency, guests must provide a copy of their passport and address information when registering.
3. The non-refundable deposit for this tour is AUD$2000 per person. Once confirmed, it cannot be canceled. The balance must be paid no later than 60 days before departure, otherwise it will be considered as automatic cancellation.
4. Accommodation is determined based on the actual supply of the local travel agency and the company cannot choose it arbitrarily.
5. Guests must hold a valid entry visa or Australian passport. Our company is not responsible for any problems caused by passengers' personal documents.
6. Guests are required to purchase travel insurance. Our company can provide discounts of up to 30% to group members.
7. Supreme Travel and Touring Agency reserves the right to change the above terms at any time and reserves the right of final decision.
8. If you need to change the itinerary or cancel the departure due to epidemics, exchange rate fluctuations, war, natural disasters, etc., we will negotiate and resolve it according to government guidance.
2. In response to the requirements of the local travel agency, guests must provide a copy of their passport and address information when registering.
3. The non-refundable deposit for this tour is AUD$2000 per person. Once confirmed, it cannot be canceled. The balance must be paid no later than 60 days before departure, otherwise it will be considered as automatic cancellation.
4. Accommodation is determined based on the actual supply of the local travel agency and the company cannot choose it arbitrarily.
5. Guests must hold a valid entry visa or Australian passport. Our company is not responsible for any problems caused by passengers' personal documents.
6. Guests are required to purchase travel insurance. Our company can provide discounts of up to 30% to group members.
7. Supreme Travel and Touring Agency reserves the right to change the above terms at any time and reserves the right of final decision.
8. If you need to change the itinerary or cancel the departure due to epidemics, exchange rate fluctuations, war, natural disasters, etc., we will negotiate and resolve it according to government guidance.
Bank transfer:
St. George Bank.
BSB:112879,
A/C no: 459492213.
A/C Name: RVG TOURS
BSB:112879,
A/C no: 459492213.
A/C Name: RVG TOURS
