China Silk Road Tours
The Silk Road was the most important commercial trade route in ancient China and the main road in political, economic and cultural exchanges between the east and west. In June 2014, the Silk Road has been listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. There are 22 Chinese scenic spots in the list and they are distributed in Shaanxi, Gansu, Xinjiang and Henan province. The Silk Road tours we designed carefully cover most of important scenic spots like Xi’an Terra Cotta Warriors, Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes, Jiayuguan Great Wall, Turpan Bezeklik Thousand-Buddha Caves, Xinjiang Museum and etc. In these routes, you can not only experience distinctive culture, natural spots but also see the prosperity and development of modern civilization. Beyond that, you can also customize your own Silk Road trip with our help.
China Silk Road Adventure from Xian
Travel from east to west, this tour will take you to visit Xian, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Urumqi and Turpan. Xian was the starting point of the ancient Silk Road and the home of the famous Terracotta Army. Zhangye was once a famous commercial town on the Silk Road.
- Xi'an: Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Ancient City Wall
- Gansu Corridor: Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, Zhangye Giant Buddha Temple, Jiayuguan Pass section of the Great Wall
- Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region: Xinjiang Museum, Heavenly Lake in Urumqi, Bizaklik Thousand Buddha Caves and Jiaohe City Ruins in Turpan
- Dunhuang: Mogao Grottoes, Echoing-sand Mountain, Yumen Pass
China Silk Road Adventure from Urumqi
This tour covers the most important cities along the Silk Road of China, such as Urumqi, Turpan, Dunhuang and Xian. It will take you to the mysterious and attractive historical Silk Route in old China, where you will visit many historical wonders, Buddhism temples and beautiful ancient Chinese architectures and historical ruins.
- Urumqi: Grand Bazaar, Heavenly Lake (Tianchi - a mountainous scenic area), Xinjiang Museum
- Turpan: Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves, Karez, Jiaohe City Ruins
- Dunhuang: Mogao Grottoes, Echoing-sand Mountain, Yumen Pass
- Xi'an (Chang'an): Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Ancient City Wall, Qianling Museum
