10-Day Silk Road Adventure
10 Days
$1,899 - $2,599
History enthusiasts, adventurers, photographers
Tour Overview
Follow the ancient footsteps of merchants and monks along the legendary Silk Road. This epic 10-day journey traces the historic trade route from Xi'an through Dunhuang's Mogao Caves to Zhangye's spectacular rainbow mountains. Discover Buddhist art treasures, traverse desert landscapes, and experience the cultural fusion that made the Silk Road one of history's most important corridors of exchange.
Difficulty:
Moderate
1
Arrival in Xi'an
Meals: Dinner
- Airport pickup
- Check-in at hotel
- Evening walk at Muslim Quarter
- Welcome dinner
2
Xi'an Terracotta Warriors
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Terracotta Warriors Museum (3 hours)
- Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum
- Ancient City Wall cycling
- Bell and Drum Towers photo stop
3
Xi'an to Dunhuang
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Morning flight to Dunhuang
- Check-in at desert hotel
- Mogao Caves afternoon visit (UNESCO site)
- Crescent Lake and Singing Dunes sunset
4
Dunhuang Desert Experience
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Yardang National Geopark morning tour
- Gobi Desert camel trek (1 hour)
- Desert camping experience (optional)
- Stargazing in remote location
5
Dunhuang to Zhangye
Meals: Breakfast
- Morning train to Zhangye
- Afternoon at leisure
- Explore local market
- Rest and prepare for Rainbow Mountains
6
Zhangye Danxia Landform
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Sunrise at Danxia Geological Park
- Full day exploring colorful rock formations
- Photography opportunities
- Return to Zhangye city
7
Zhangye to Jiayuguan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Drive to Jiayuguan (2 hours)
- Visit Jiayuguan Pass (end of Great Wall)
- Overhanging Great Wall section
- Continue to Lanzhou by train
8
Lanzhou Exploration
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Yellow River scenic area
- White Pagoda Mountain
- Gansu Provincial Museum
- Zhengning Road Night Market
9
Lanzhou to Xi'an
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- High-speed train back to Xi'an
- Free time for last-minute shopping
- Farewell banquet with dumpling making
10
Departure
Meals: Breakfast
- Transfer to airport for onward flight
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