Xi’an · Lanzhou · Zhangye · Dunhuang · Turpan · Kashgar
The Silk Road
Follow the ancient road where civilizations met.
China
The Silk Road
Follow the ancient road where civilizations met.
This 12-day journey connects Xi’an, Lanzhou, Zhangye, Dunhuang, Turpan and Kashgar. Follow the proposed route below and tell us your preferred dates, interests and pace.
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How long
12 daysAccommodation to be confirmed
This is a proposed itinerary. Dates, accommodation, transport, visits and included services will be confirmed in your personalised quote.
View journey route · Xi’an → Lanzhou → Zhangye → Dunhuang → Turpan → Kashgar
Xi’an
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Days 1–2
Day 1
The Beginning of the Road
- Arrival
- Ancient City Wall
- Muslim Quarter
- Welcome dinner
Day 2
Empire & Origins
- Terracotta Warriors
- Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum area
- Tang Dynasty heritage
- Silk Road introduction
Lanzhou
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Day 3
Day 3
Westward
Xi’an → Lanzhou
- High-speed train
- Yellow River
- Local neighborhoods
- Northwest cuisine
Zhangye
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Days 4–5
Day 4
Across the Ancient Corridor
Lanzhou → Zhangye
- High-speed train
- Zhangye
- Ancient Silk Road sites
- Local exploration
Day 5
Mountains of Color
- Rainbow Mountains
- Danxia landscape
- Ancient temples
- Silk Road history
Dunhuang
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Days 6–7
Day 6
Into the Desert
Zhangye → Dunhuang
- Travel to Dunhuang
- Desert landscape
- Crescent Lake
- Sunset
Day 7
The Cave of a Thousand Stories
- Mogao Caves
- Buddhist art
- Ancient manuscripts
- Silk Road cultural heritage
Turpan
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Days 8–9
Day 8
Oases & Ancient Cities
Dunhuang → Turpan
- Travel toward Turpan
- Ancient ruins
- Grape Valley
- Local cuisine
Day 9
Water in the Desert
- Karez irrigation system
- Ancient city sites
- Grape Valley
- Local cultural experience
Kashgar
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Days 10–12
Day 10
Toward the Far West
Turpan → Kashgar
- Travel to Kashgar
- Old City
- Traditional streets
- Evening market
Day 11
Crossroads of Civilizations
- Kashgar Old City
- Traditional market
- Uyghur culture
- Local crafts
- Traditional cuisine
Day 12
Where the Road Ends
Travel across deserts, mountains and ancient cities along one of history's greatest cultural highways.
- Local neighborhood
- Traditional crafts
- Ancient trading routes
- Cultural encounter
- Farewell dinner
Getting around: High-Speed Rail / Domestic Flights / Private Transfer / Walking
Good to know
Your stay
The proposed route is 12 days. The accommodation and number of nights will be reconciled in your personalised quote. Hotels, room categories and the final night-by-night arrangements are to be confirmed.
Your programme
The activities listed above follow the proposed itinerary. Exact timing, hosts, visits, performance schedules and transport arrangements are subject to confirmation.
Your quote
Ask us to confirm the price, accommodation, guiding, admissions, meals and transport included in your quote. International flights, visas and insurance should be discussed during planning.
Planning your departure
Please tell us your onward plans, particularly where the final day includes an evening or farewell programme. We can discuss departure timing or an additional night if needed.
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