The term ‘Silk Road’ was first coined by the German explorer Ferdinand von Richthofen in the late 1800s to describe the 7,000 km of desert caravans that carried trade between the Hidden Kingdom of China and the outside world. Our Western China tours Silk Road itinerary has been designed for those who wish to experience the glory of ancient China’s far western border region. We start our tour in Lanzhou, an important Yellow River crossing and a major Silk Road trading hub for merchants from Mongolia, Sichuan and Tibet. Chinese, Huns, Bactrians, Sogdians, Turkmen, Mongols, Uyghurs and Tajiks all played historic roles in this fascinating region.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Visit the Labrang Monastery in Xiahe, one of the six great monasteries of the yellow hat Gelukpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism
- Explore the Thousand Buddha Caves at the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang
- Witness the famous Kashgar Sunday Bazaar
- Immerse yourself in Uyghur culture with a visit to the Emin Minaret and mosque in Turpan
- Cross the Taklamakan Desert passing by the Crescent Moon oasis
DEPARTURE DATE |
21 May 2020 | ||||||||||
DURATION | 22 days | ||||||||||
TOUR COST | $10,990 | ||||||||||
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT |
$1,500 Additional | ||||||||||
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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- Tours depart with a minimum of 4 clients
- No more than 16 clients on any trip
- Land only packages available
- Tour extensions – before or after tour extensions can be arranged on your behalf
- Business or premium economy flights can be arranged at an additional cost if available
- To book and reserve your place on a tour, a deposit of $250 and a completed booking form is required