PRIVATE TOUR : IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF MARCO POLO & SILK ROAD 15 DAYS (WESTERN)
This tour retraces the footsteps of the greatest adventurer of the 13th century Marco Polo who introduced the then mysterious China to western readers through his book 'Marco Polo's Description of the World', published in 1299.
This tour concentrates on the later part of his journey in eastern China. For veteran visitors or those who wish to further explore the route, you may want combine this with the western part of 'In the Footsteps of Marco Polo'.
With this private tour, you have your own private guide and driver throughout. Tour program described is a suggestion only - we can always tailor-made the itinerary to meet your exact requirements.
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Tour Highlights :Urumqi & Turpan (2 days) — Flaming Mountains, Jiaohe Ancient City Runs, Karez underground wells, Grape ValleyDunhuang (2 days) — torchlight tour of Mogao Caves, Mingshan Sand Dunes, Crescent Moon Spring, camel ride, sand surfingLanzhou (2 days) — Bingling Buddha CarvingsZhongwei & Yichuan (3 days) — Tengger Desert, traditional sheepskin raft on Yellow River, Western Xia Imperial TombsInner Mongolia (2 days) — grasslands, experience normandic life-style in yurtBeijing (4 days) — The Great Wall, Summer Palace, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, top gourment meals |
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