Two-Week Journey Through the Silk Road

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This tour fit in lots of great places. The tour guide Celine was very friendly and knowledgeable.

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14 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

1 - 85 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Relaxed

Minimal physical effort, perfect for travelers seeking an easy-going experience.

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Beijing, China

Shanghai, China

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Highlights

Travel through the Silk Road. Learn more about Chinese civilization

See the must-see sights of Beijing, including the Great Wall & Forbidden City

Marvel at the majestic Terracotta Army of Xi'an

Visit the famous Kashgar Sunday Market and learn more about local life

Itinerary

Retrace the footsteps of ancient traders on the Two-Week Journey Through the Silk Road, a 14-day guided tour through China’s most storied regions. Begin in Beijing, exploring landmarks like the Great Wall and Forbidden City, before flying west to Urumqi and Kashgar—the latter famed for its bustling Sunday Bazaar and centuries-old Id Kah Mosque. Continue to Turpan and then Dunhuang, where the splendid Mogao Caves showcase millennia of Buddhist art. The journey culminates in Xian with a visit to the awe-inspiring Terracotta Army, then wraps up in Shanghai, a city where tradition and innovation collide. The unique selling point of this tour is its sweeping panorama of both China’s ancient legacies and its dynamic present, offering travelers a rare and immersive Silk Road experience.

day 1Beijing arrival

Our guide will meet you outside the customs area at the airport in Beijing and drive you to your hotel in the city. Check in on arrival. You are free for the rest of the day.

day 2Beijing city tour

day 3Great Wall tour

day 4Summer Palace tour & fly to Urumqi

day 5Urumqi – Kashgar by airplane

day 6Kashgar tour – Urumqi (flight) & drive to Turpan

day 7Turpan sightseeing tour

day 8Turpan tour – Dunhuang (high-speed train)

day 9Dunhuang sightseeing tour

day 10Dunhuang city tour & flight to Xian

day 11Terracotta Army Museum

day 12Xi'an tour & flight to Shanghai

day 13Shanghai city tour

day 14Shanghai departure

What's Included

Meals: 10 breakfast and 6 lunch

Pickup and drop-off service

Domestic airfare & train tickets as per the itinerary

Drivers & air-conditioned vehicles for sightseeing tours

Hotel accommodation based on twin room sharing

Professional, English-speaking tour guides

Entrance fees to the monuments and museums as per the itinerary

Single room supplement for solo travelers

What's Excluded

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