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Silk Road Explorer

Starting from $9,576

Silk Road Explorer

Overview

Destination:
China
Start:Xi'an, China
Finish:Beijing, China
Duration:28 days
Type:Group tour (max 18)
Tripcode:
85499
Travel Period
September 2026 - October 2027

Follow in the footsteps of adventurers by journeying along one of the world's most famous trading routes, the Silk Road. Beginning in ancient Xian, venture across this vast land to reach the fascinating outpost of Kashgar and its famous Sunday market.

Tour highlights:
  • Xian, Come face to face with Xian's most famous army, the Terracotta Warriors
  • Magao Grottoes, See the exhibits of Buddhist paintings, statues and sculptures
  • Xinjiang, Visit the striking red sandstone Flaming Mountains and the elegant Emin Minaret
  • Tian Chi, Relax and unwind at the alpine banks of placid Heavenly Lake
Tour experiences:
  • Tibetan Lunch, Sample Tibetan foods and flavours with a traditional Tibetan lunch, featuring 'momos', the tasty steamed and stuffed dumpling whose popularity has spread from the Tibetan Plateau throughout Asia.
  • Visit a Traditional Nomadic Yurt, Visit a traditional, nomadic home of a family of the Kazakh minority community, and spend some time with them, learning about their culture, and get a glimpse of life living in a yurt.
  • Shazhou Night Market, Wander amongst the packed stalls of the atmospheric Shazhou Night Market in the Silk Road frontier city of Dunhuang, browsing delicious foods, fascinating local wares and a wealth of souvenirs.
Places visited:
  • Xian (2N)
  • Lanzhou (3N)
  • Xiahe (2N)
  • Zhangye (1N)
  • Jiayuguan (2N)
  • Dunhuang (3N)
  • Turpan (2N)
  • Kurla (1N)
  • Kuqa (1N)
  • Aksu (1N)
  • Kashgar (2N)
  • Urumqi (2N) – Beijing (3N)
Price notes:
  • Flight Inclusive rates only: These include airline fuel surcharge and taxes. Correct as of 1 June 2025. Please note supplements may apply if lead in economy rates are not available.
  • Customary tipping amount of approximately RMB1,360pp (AU$296pp) is paid locally in China.
  • Depending on airline schedules, you may depart and/or arrive on Day 2. Extra nights' accommodation (pre or post tour) or stopovers may be required at an additional cost.
  • Flight Inclusive rates only: Based on departures from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth. Departures from other cities and flight upgrades available on request.

What's Included

  • International flights and current taxes (excluded if a land only option is selected)
  • All Meals (refer to itinerary)
  • Domestic transportation
  • Touring with guides and entrance fees
  • 3-4 star accommodation

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Your Itinerary

DAYS 1-2: Fly overnight To Xian

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DAY 3: Terracotta Warriors

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DAY 4: Train To Lanzhou

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DAYS 5-6: Explore Lanzhou

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DAY 7: Tibetan Xiahe

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DAY 8: Labrang Monastery

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DAY 9: Travel To Zhangye

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DAY 10: Rainbow Mountains

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DAY 11: Great Wall At Jiayuguan

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DAY 12: City Of Sands

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DAY 13: Mogao Grottoes

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DAY 14: Singing Sand Dunes

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DAY 15: Turpan

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DAY 16: Explore Turpan

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DAY 17: Kurla

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Day 18: Kurla to Kuqa

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Day 19: Kuqu to Aksu

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DAYS 20: Aksu to Kashagar

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DAY 21: Explore Kashgar

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DAY 22: Kashgar Sunday Bazaar

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DAY 23: Heavenly Lake

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DAY 24: Urumqi

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DAY 25: The Great Wall

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DAY 26: Imperial Beijing

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DAYS 27-28: Fly Beijing To Australia

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DAYS 27-28: Fly Beijing To Australia

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Travel Partner
At Wendy Wu Tours we live and breathe Asia. With 26 years of experience, we offer a wide variety of group tours, private tours and tailor-made holidays. We’ve developed strong relationships with airlines, hotels and local ground partners to provide the best level of service and we continue to push boundaries and think of new ways to create unique travel experiences that our customers will remember for life...

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