A journey worth discovering
The experience
Silk Road Explorer, a 26 days tour from Xi'an to Lanzhou, Bingling Temple and 15 destinations.
Connect the places
An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.
Day by day
Flight (UK - Xian, China)
Dinner (Dumplings)
Guided tour of the Terracotta Warriors Walk along the ancient city wall Explore the Muslim Quarter
Terracotta Warriors Xian City Wall Muslim Quarter
Train (Xian, China - Lanzhou, China)
Visit City Wall Park View the Silk Road Sculptures
City Wall Park
Dinner (Lanzhou-style noodles made with hand-stretched dough)
Walk along the Yellow River Visit Baita Temple
Yellow River Baita Temple Baita Park
Sailing (Lanzhou, China - Xiahe, China)
Speedboat crossing of Liujiaxia Lake Explore Bingling Temple Thousand Buddha Caves Visit Maitreya statue
Liujiaxia Lake Bingling Temple
Lunch (Traditional Tibetan lunch including momos)
Visit Labrang Monastery Explore Xiahe town
Labrang Monastery
Transfer (Xiahe, China - Lanzhou, China), Train (Lanzhou, China - Zhangye West, China)
Train (Zhangye West, China - Jiayuguan, China)
Sunrise viewing at Danxia National Park Visit Giant Buddha Temple
Danxia National Park Giant Buddha Temple
Transfer (Jiayuguan, China - Dunhuang, China)
Visit Jiayu Fortress Walk on the Great Wall
Jiayu Fortress Great Wall at Jiayuguan
Visit Shazhou Night Market
Shazhou Night Market
Visit Mogao Grottoes
Mogao Grottoes
Train (Dunhuang, China - Turpan, China)
Visit Crescent Moon Spring Explore Singing Sand Dunes
Crescent Moon Spring Singing Sand Dunes
Transfer (Turpan, China - Kurla, China)
Visit Jiaohe ruins See Emin Minaret Visit Grape Valley Learn about Kerez irrigation canals
Jiaohe ruins Emin Minaret Grape Valley
Transfer (Kurla, China - Kuqa, China), Transfer (Kuqa, China - Aksu, China), Transfer (Aksu, China - Kashgar, China)
Visit Subashi ruins Visit Kyzil Thousand Buddha Caves
Subashi ruins Kyzil Thousand Buddha Caves
Visit Abakh Hoja Tomb Visit Id Kah Mosque Stroll around Id Kah Square
Abakh Hoja Tomb Id Kah Mosque Id Kah Square
Flight (Kashgar, China - Urumqi, China)
Visit Kashgar Sunday Bazaar
Kashgar Sunday Bazaar
Flight (Urumqi, China - Beijing, China)
Visit Tianchi (Heavenly Lake) Visit Kazakh Folk Cultural Village Visit Xinjiang Museum
Tianchi (Heavenly Lake) Xinjiang Museum
Visit the Great Wall Visit Summer Palace
Great Wall of China Summer Palace
Dinner (Peking duck and Chinese acrobatic show)
Visit Tiananmen Square Explore Forbidden City Visit Temple of Heaven
Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Temple of Heaven
Flight (Beijing, China - UK)
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From USD 6,903.00 per person
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Price based on Twin Room
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| Start date | End date | Reference price | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2027 | 30 Apr 2027 | USD 6942.00 | English |
| 17 May 2027 | 11 Jun 2027 | USD 6942.00 | English |
| 24 May 2027 | 18 Jun 2027 | USD 6942.00 | English |
| 31 May 2027 | 25 Jun 2027 | USD 6942.00 | English |
| 4 Oct 2027 | 29 Oct 2027 | USD 6942.00 | English |
| 11 Oct 2027 | 5 Nov 2027 | USD 6942.00 | English |
| 3 Apr 2028 | 28 Apr 2028 | USD 7209.00 | English |
| 1 May 2028 | 26 May 2028 | USD 7209.00 | English |
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