Tailor-made The Silk Route: Itinerary Ideas

The Great Silk Road - 16 Days   Add to Travel Planner

 
On This Trip
  • Find serenity at Xiahe Labuleng Monastery
  • Discover the glorious Mogao Caves at Dunhuang
  • Rub shoulders with the locals at Kashgar's famous Sunday Market

Follow in the footsteps of the pioneering traders and pilgrims of old on one of the world’s greatest overland journeys. This spectacular expedition leads you west, from the ancient capital of Xian to remote Kashgar in deepest Xinjiang. From here the choice awaits you - north to the great Central Asian cities of Samarkand and Bukhara, south over the Khunjerab Pass to Pakistan, or back to Beijing.

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South of the great Taklamakan Desert lie some of China’s most startling and brilliant ancient remains. For the hardy it is possible to take a six-day overland journey between Turpan and Kashgar to unlock the Silk Route’s magnificent archaeological legacy.

Places Visited
  • Xian to Jiayuguan
  • Xiahe
  • Dunhuang to Turpan
  • Urumqi & Northern Xinjiang
  • Kashgar & Southern Xinjiang

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  • Ben Colbridge
  • 01993 838 217

Our private tailor-made journeys offer complete freedom of choice. This itinerary is designed to give you a flavour of what is possible and can be tailored to suit your preferences.

Prices vary according to selected accommodation and season, please contact us to discuss your individual requirements.

 
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