Travel Guide
21-Day China Tour with Silk Road
Jul
China Classic Wonders and Silk Road Tour
This 3-week tour is a combination of China\’s classic wonders and the Silk Road. It is designed for first-time visitors to China who want to include the famous Silk Road in their trip. It includes the most popular destinations among European and American tourists, as well as the core destinations along China\’s Silk Road.
This tour covers an extensive range of places from east to west including the north and middle of China. We offer the most efficient and cost-saving destination connection plan in this itinerary.
The detailed itinerary below is just for inspiration — it can be tailor-made according to your schedule and interests. Please contact your one-to-one travel advisor to personalize your journey.
| Day | Highlights |
|---|---|
| 1-4 Beijing |
Forbidden City, Great Wall, Summer Palace |
| 5-6 Xi\’an |
Terracotta Army, Ancient City Wall, Muslim Quarter |
| 7-8 Zhangye/Jiayuguan |
Rainbow Mountains, Jiayuguan Pass |
| 9-10 Dunhuang |
Mogao Caves, The Singing Sand Mountains |
| 11-12 Turpan/Urumqi |
Ancient Ruins |
| 13-14 Kashgar |
Id Kah Mosque, Bazaar, Kala Kule Lake |
| 15-16 Chengdu |
Panda Breeding and Research Center |
| 17-19 Zhangjiajie |
Tianmen Mountain, Hallelujah Mountain |
| 20-21 Shanghai |
The Bund, Shanghai Tower, Yu Garden |
Suggested Route for A China Tour with Silk Road
Tour \’Wow\’ Points
Discover Hidden Halls in the Forbidden City
Different from large group tours, which only visit six halls, you would see a hand-picked selection of \”hidden halls\” for a deeper understanding of the Former Palace\’s history, hear interesting stories about the emperors, and dodge the crowds.
Explore a Less-Crowded Section of the Great Wall
With a round-trip ride by cable car, you would be escorted to the platforms that have a wide visual field whilst benefiting from fewer tourists and not much walking.
Deepen Your Connection with Qin Dynasty Relics
View the first restored Terracotta Warriors and their restoration, then handle authentic Qin Dynasty relics in the Conservation Laboratory.
Meet the \’Rainbow Fallen to Earth\’ — the Rainbow Mountains
Take photos of China\’s Rainbow Mountains, which are one of the \”7 Stunning Natural Wonders of Asia\” on National Geographic
Admire the \’Oriental Louvre\’ — the Mogao Caves
You would see amazing mural art, impressive Buddhist statues, and centuries of religious rock carvings at the site of the Mogao Caves.
Experience Traveling on a Camel as Silk Road Merchants Did
Enjoy a camel ride across the desert of the Singing Sand Dunes, where you could easily imagine that you were traveling along the ancient Silk Road as a merchant.
Discover a Unique Ancient City on the Silk Road
Step back in time and witness the historical significance and architectural wonder of the ancient city of Jiaohe, which was carved out of a rocky river island.
Catch a Glimpse of the Great Pamirs
You would drive along the China-Pakistan Highway and view the impressive Baisha (\’White Sand\’) Lake and Karakul (\’Black Lake\’). Snowcapped Muztagh Ata and other very tall mountains look like a row of strong guards protecting this land.
Enjoy Afternoon Tea with Locals in an Ancient Uyghur Teahouse
You would experience the typical social life of the town as you listen to folk music played by the Uyghur seniors.
Spend a Morning Hanging Out with Cute Pandas
Pandas are very active in the morning. They feast on bamboo, climb around the climbing frames, and romp about in their garden.
Be Shocked by Peculiar Sandstone Peaks — the Closest Thing on Earth to the Hallelujah Mountains
See more than 3,000 oddly-shaped peaks rising from the ground, with lush vegetation and greenery as far as the eye can see. The scenery is breathtakingly beautiful.
