Travel Guide
17-Day Silk Road and Tibet Cultural Tour
Jul
Follow in the Footsteps of Merchants and Monks
This 17-day tour focuses on the cultural and religious exchanges that took place along the Silk Road and in Tibet. Important historical sites, such as the Terracotta Army, the Mogao Caves, and the Potala Palace, fill the itinerary.
If you are a culture enthusiast, especially a Buddhism lover, you shouldn\’t miss visiting Xi\’an, Linxia, Dunhuang, Turpan, and Lhasa. Accompanied by our knowledgeable tour guides, China\’s history would come to life. We would help to finalize your ideal tour according to your interests.
Suggested Silk Road and Tibet Tour
| Day | Highlights |
|---|---|
| 1-2 Xi\’an |
Terracotta Warriors, Giant Wild Goose Pagoda |
| 3 Lanzhou |
Gansu Provincial Museum |
| 4-5 Linxia |
Bingling Temple Grottoes, Mosques and Chinese Islam Culture |
| 6-7 Zhangye |
Zhangye National Geopark and Binggou Danxia Scenic Area |
| 8-9 Dunhuang |
Mogao Caves, Dinner at Echo Sand Mountain |
| 10 Turpan |
Jiaohe Ruins, Flaming Mountains, Tuyugou Village |
| 11 Urumqi |
Mount Tianshan and Heavenly Lake |
| 12-13 Chengdu |
Panda Base, Chengdu People\’s Park |
| 14-17 Lhasa |
Potala Palace, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Norbulingka |
Tour \’Wow\’ Points
Unveil the mysteries of the Dunhuang murals with your creation.
Use natural mineral pigments — the very materials of the past — to create your own replica mural on a designated section of a replica cave wall.
Escape the bustle and enjoy a romantic dinner in the desert.
The secret desert camp is nestled behind Echoing Sand Mountain, where you can climb the dunes, wander with your beloved, or play with your kids without many tourists.
Explore Linxia, \”China\’s little Mecca\”, for its rich cultural tapestry of diverse communities.
Explore the city\’s mosques, Bingling Temple Grottoes, vibrant markets, and delicious cuisine, which reflect the harmonious integration of different cultures over time.
Walk through Tuyugou Village to experience Uyghur hospitality firsthand.
Explore traditional Uyghur architecture that is beautifully preserved, with many homes made of mudbrick and adorned with intricate doorways.
Witness chanting monks in their maroon robes in Lhasa.
Be immersed in Tibetan Buddhist traditions as you explore monasteries, temples, and prayer wheels.
Admire China\’s greatest archaeological marvel from over 2,000 years ago.
It\’s mind-boggling to see over 8,000 life-sized soldiers and hundreds of chariots and horses that have all been meticulously crafted from terracotta.
Be amazed by the natural magic of colorful mountains and dramatic pillars.
Soak up the beauty of Zhangye Danxia Geopark and capture some amazing photos, especially the warm sunrise/sunset glow on the rocks.
