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Secrets of the Silk Road - 14 days

14 days

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Start and end in Beijing

4.6 (2,634 reviews)

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Platinum Operator: On The Go Tours
Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Beijing
Beijing
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit traditional hutongs (Beijing's historic lanes)
- Explore courtyards with historical significance
- Sample Beijing street food
Day 2
Beijing
Beijing
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tiananmen Square visit including Mao's mausoleum
- Forbidden City guided tour
- Temple of Heaven visit
Landmarks
Tiananmen Square
Mao Zedong Mausoleum
Forbidden City
Temple of Heaven
Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests
Day 3
Beijing - Great Wall - Beijing
Beijing - Great Wall - Beijing
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Huanghuacheng Great Wall hike
- Pearl factory visit
Landmarks
Huanghuacheng Great Wall
Day 4
Beijing to Xi'an
Beijing to Xi'an
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- High-speed train journey Beijing to Xi'an
Optional Activities
- Sample local dishes at Muslim Quarter food stalls (Halal skewers, roast mutton, persimmon cakes)
Landmarks
Muslim Quarter Xi'an
Day 5
Xi'an
Xi'an
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Terracotta Warriors site guided tour
- Jade carving factory visit
- Xi'an City Wall visit
Optional Activities
- Rent bike or electric bike to cycle along Xi'an City Wall
Landmarks
Terracotta Warriors
Xi'an City Wall
Day 6
Xi'an to Dunhuang
Xi'an to Dunhuang
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Xi'an to Dunhuang
Day 7
Dunhuang
Dunhuang
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mogao Grottoes visit
- Crescent Moon Lake visit
- Singing Sand Dunes visit
Landmarks
Mogao Grottoes
Crescent Moon Lake
Singing Sand Dunes
Day 8
Dunhuang to Turpan
Dunhuang to Turpan
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Dunhuang Museum visit
- High-speed train journey Dunhuang to Turpan
Landmarks
Dunhuang Museum
Day 9
Turpan
Turpan
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flaming Mountain visit
- Flaming Mountain Museum visit
- Gaochang ruins visit
- Traditional Uyghur village visit
- Bezeklik Caves visit
- Jiaohe Ruins visit
Landmarks
Flaming Mountain
Gaochang Ruins
Bezeklik Caves
Jiaohe Ruins
Day 10
Turpan to Urumqi
Turpan to Urumqi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Karez Irrigation System visit
- Emin Minaret visit
- Red Hill Pagoda and Park visit
- Grand Bazaar walk
Landmarks
Karez Irrigation System
Emin Minaret
Red Hill Pagoda and Park
Grand Bazaar Urumqi
Day 11
Urumqi
Urumqi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a Kazak village)
Included Activities
- Heavenly Lake visit
- Lunch at Kazak village
Landmarks
Heavenly Lake
Bogda Peak
Day 12
Urumqi to Kashgar
Urumqi to Kashgar
Included Activities
- Flight from Urumqi to Kashgar
- Id Kah Mosque visit
- Uyghur alleys walk
Optional Activities
- Stop for brick tea and enjoy Uyghur music in Ustang Boyi
Landmarks
Id Kah Mosque
Ustang Boyi Old Streets
Day 13
Kashgar
Kashgar
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Old town of Kashgar exploration
- Mausoleum of Abjak Hoja visit
Optional Activities
- Sunday Bazaar visit (if visit falls on Sunday)
Landmarks
Sunday Bazaar Kashgar
Old Town Kashgar
Mausoleum of Abjak Hoja
Day 14
Kashgar to Beijing
Kashgar to Beijing
Included Activities
- Flight from Kashgar to Beijing

Landmarks
Tiananmen Square
Mao Zedong Mausoleum
Forbidden City
Temple of Heaven
Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests

Landmarks
Huanghuacheng Great Wall

Landmarks
Muslim Quarter Xi'an

Landmarks
Terracotta Warriors
Xi'an City Wall

Landmarks
Mogao Grottoes
Crescent Moon Lake
Singing Sand Dunes

Landmarks
Dunhuang Museum

Landmarks
Flaming Mountain
Gaochang Ruins
Bezeklik Caves
Jiaohe Ruins

Landmarks
Karez Irrigation System
Emin Minaret
Red Hill Pagoda and Park
Grand Bazaar Urumqi

Landmarks
Heavenly Lake
Bogda Peak

Landmarks
Id Kah Mosque
Ustang Boyi Old Streets

Landmarks
Sunday Bazaar Kashgar
Old Town Kashgar
Mausoleum of Abjak Hoja

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Ryan5.0•October 2026
This tour provides a rich introduction to China’s culture, language, history, cuisine, and natural beauty. Our guides...
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Bernardo4.8•September 2026
Great agency and outstanding guides.
Heidi5.0•June 2026
The Yangtze River Tour exceeded my expectations in every way. The entire trip was exceptionally well organized from...
The Yangtze River Tour exceeded my expectations in every way. The entire trip was exceptionally well organized from start to finish, making it easy to relax and fully enjoy the experience. The sites we visited were amazing, offering a wonderful mix of culture, history, and beautiful scenery. The hotel locations were excellent—clean, comfortable, and conveniently situated, making it easy to walk around and explore on our own. One of the highlights of this tour was the outstanding guides. Every guide spoke excellent English and consistently went above and beyond to ensure we had the best possible experience. Whether sharing local knowledge, providing historical context, or helping with individual needs, they were always available, professional, and genuinely caring. Everything felt thoughtfully planned and seamlessly coordinated. I highly recommend this tour to anyone considering a Yangtze River journey. I would absolutely do this tour again and am very grateful for such a memorable experience. Thank you for an incredible trip!Show more

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$8,160

20% off

US $6,528 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

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Plan your adventure:

Secrets of the Silk Road - 14 days

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Optional Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

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