Hot Silk Road Adventure Tours
- 16 Days Yunnan Ethnic Tour & Yangtze Cruise (upstream)
- Destinations: Hong Kong, Guilin, Yangshuo, Chongqing, Yichang, Shanghai, Dali, Lijiang, Kunming Top Yunnan Tours
- From
- $1551
- 15 Days Mysterious Tibet Tour & Yunnan Ethnic Group Experience
- Destinations: Hong Kong, Destinations: Hong Kong, Guilin, Beijing, Shigatse, Gyangtze, Lhasa, Dali, Lijiang, Kunming
- From
- $1447
- 7 Days Kunming, Dali, Lijiang Classic Tour with Tiger Leaping Gorge
- Destinations: Hong Kong, Destinations: Dali, Lijiang, Kunming
- From
- $655
- 8 Days Kunming, Dali, Lijiang Classic Tour with Tiger Leaping Gorge & Shangri-la
- Destinations: Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangrila
- From
- $882
Top Sights Along Silk Road
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the Eighth Wonder of the Ancient World, one of the tops attractions in China,
terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of the first Emperor of China.
Oriental Louvre, see beautiful murals and sculptures
Landmark of Xian with Buddhism Culture, largest music fountain in Asia
Shaanxi Provincial History Museum
See Chinese 5,000 years' history in one day
One of the top Tibetan Buddhist temples, feel holy Buddhist atmosphere
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Symbol of Xi'an, best preserved ancient city wall in China, showcase of ancient China, see how old and new coexist
Ride a camel in the vast desert, hear the sands sing songs
Exotic flavor in northwest China, buy interesting souvenirs
A place with intoxicating scenery, snow mountains and pure lake
The west end of Great Wall of China, important stop on Silk Road
Silk Road Facts
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Silk Road Facts
Basic information about Silk Road, such as where is it located, history of it, how and why of it, best views along the road, where and what to buy and delicious food.
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Markets along the Silk Road
Shuyuanmen Ancient Cultural Street in Xian
Moslem Street in Xian
Kashgar Grand Bazaar
Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar
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Silk Road Culture
Culture exchanged along Silk Road:
Bazaar Buddhism Grottoes Dunhuang Mural
Four Great Inventions of Ancient China Songs and Dances of Xinjiang
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Silk Road Routes
Generally, there are three routes of Silk Road, the Silk Road on Land, Silk Road on Sea and Ancient Tea Horse Road in West China. Silk Road on Land is the most popular one.
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It’s a great adventure to explore the Silk Road since it passes through the vast desert. Here, we offer you some most practical and useful tips for you to better explore the Silk Road:
Best time to visit: May to October;
What to pack: good hiking shoes, a hat to block the sun and stay cool, sunscreen, a sun shield attachment for your lenses.
Must sees along the road: Terracotta Army, Mogao Grottos, Xi'an City Wall, Jiayuguan Great Wall, Ancient Jiaohe City Ruins;
Top activities: Enjoy Dumpling Dinner in Xian, See Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show in Xian, Cycling on Xi'an City Wall, Camel Riding in the Desert, Xinjiang Dance and Music Show, Stroll around the Bazaar;
Food and drinking: there are many options. Xinjiang Kebab and Roast Whole Lamb are must taste ones. In Xinjiang, most foods are muslim meal and you can eat more fruit if you are tired of mutton.
Customs: Xinjiang is a region inhabited with a large number of Uigurs who believe in Islam. Please show respect to their customs.
All these questions can be found in our Silk Road Travel Tips.
