360 hours
Guided in English
Instant confirmation
Private tour

Highlights

For centuries Westerners have been intrigued by the Silk Road, which was the first connection between the East and the West, conveying goods, knowledge, and messages of peace and war across Eurasia. Traders’ camel caravans – laden with silk, tea, porcelain, and other goods from China and other parts of Asia – made their way westwards to the Middle East. From there, goods were taken on by sea and other forms of transportation to Europe and beyond. Crossing vast open plains, mysterious deserts, high mountain passes, and foreign – sometimes hostile – territories, these traders put their lives in the hands of the gods, hoping to bring prosperity to their families. We shall explore these ancient trade routes the old way – overland. Starting from Xi’an, the then Chinese capital, we travel all the way to Kashgar in the far west near the borders with central Asian republics, meeting different cultures and religions, and exploring the diversified landscapes of this remote region.

Inclusions

What's included

Bottled drinking water
2 domestic flights- Xian/Zhangye and Kashgar/Beijing by economy class
Transfer by private A/C vehicle
Lunch
Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned on the program
Overnight train Turpan-Kashgar in shared 4 berth soft-sleeper
Dinner
Breakfast
English speaking guide for each area as per program
Accommodation at hotels selected including breakfast
Bullet trains Beijing-Xian and Liuyuan (Dunhuang)-Turpan by 2nd class seats

What's not

International travel to and from China
Travel insurance
Chinese tourist visa
Excess luggage
Gratuities
Expenses of personal nature (food and drinks beyond those provided, laundry, etc.)

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

4.0

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Know before you go

Pickup: Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by: Trips@Asia

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

How it compares in Beijing

Its from-price is 3618% above the median of the 3624 experiences we list in Beijing.
It is longer than most of them.
By number of reviews it ranks 1263 of 3624.

About Beijing

Beijing, China's capital for centuries, holds imperial palaces, sacred temples and stretches of the Great Wall within reach of its modern boulevards.

At the city's heart, the Forbidden City spreads behind vermilion walls, a labyrinth of halls and courtyards that housed the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Tiananmen Square lies to its south, and the hill of Jingshan Park to its north gives the finest view over its golden roofs. The Temple of Heaven, set in a park where locals practise tai chi and dance, is a masterpiece of imperial design.

Top-ranked sights in Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City (Palace Museum), Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang).

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