Silk Road Adventure

Arrive in Xi'an, the ancient capital and eastern terminus of the Silk Road. Check in and stroll the vibrant Muslim Quarter for your first taste of Uyghur-influenced cuisine.

Full day at the awe-inspiring Terracotta Army — one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. Afternoon: Banpo Neolithic Village.

Great Mosque in the Muslim Quarter, Ancient City Wall cycling, Shaanxi History Museum with its legendary Tang dynasty treasures.

Morning flight to Dunhuang, gateway to the Gobi Desert. Check in, then visit the beautiful Crescent Moon Lake and ride camels at the Singing Sand Dunes at golden hour.

A full day at the UNESCO Mogao Caves — 492 temples carved into the cliffs, housing 45,000 sq meters of murals and 2,000+ painted sculptures spanning 1,000 years of Buddhist art.

Drive through the eerie Yadan 'Ghost City' — wind-carved rock formations stretching across the desert. Visit the ancient Jade Gate Pass and Han dynasty Great Wall ruins.

Scenic train journey east to Turpan, the lowest and hottest city in China. Check in and explore the grape trellises that shade the ancient city.

Visit Jiaohe ruins — a 2,300-year-old city carved entirely from a plateau. Afternoon: Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves and the Flaming Mountains.

Discover the ingenious 2,000-year-old underground canal system that made desert agriculture possible. Afternoon at leisure in Turpan's bazaar.

Fly to Kashgar — the legendary crossroads of the Silk Road, more Central Asian than Chinese. Afternoon walk through the labyrinthine old city lanes.

If it's Sunday: the legendary Sunday Market — Central Asia's largest weekly market, with thousands of traders and an incredible sensory experience. Afternoon: Id Kah Mosque.

Day trip along one of the world's most spectacular mountain roads toward the Khunjerab Pass. Karakul Lake with views of 7,546m Muztagh Ata reflected in its waters.

Visit traditional workshops: hat makers, coppersmiths, knife makers. Browse the Covered Bazaar. Evening farewell dinner with Uyghur music performance.

Transfer to Kashgar Airport for your departure flight. End of an unforgettable Silk Road adventure.