16 Days Silk Road Travel to Uzbekistan & China
Route: Beijing → Xi’an → Lanzhou → Jiayuguan → Dunhuang → Turpan → Urumqi → Kashgar → Tashkent → Samarkand → Bukhara → Khiva | Duration: 16 Days | $4,780/person
Tour Overview
Terracotta Warriors to Registan Square: the complete Silk Road experience. Great Wall, Mogao Caves, Kashgar Bazaar, Samarkand blue domes, Khiva’s walled city
Why This Tour
- Small group (max 12-16 travelers)
- 4-star hotels throughout
- English-speaking local guides
- All entrance fees included
- Airport/train station transfers
- Weekly guaranteed departures
- 24/7 on-ground support
Day-by-Day Itinerary
| Day 1 | Arrive Beijing — Airport pickup, hotel check-in, rest & orientation. Evening welcome dinner with local specialties. |
| Day 2 | Beijing — Great Wall (Mutianyu section). Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square. |
| Day 3 | Beijing (continued) — Temple of Heaven & Summer Palace. Hutong rickshaw tour & local family lunch. |
| Day 4 | Xi’an — Terracotta Warriors Museum. Ancient City Wall cycling. |
| Day 5 | Xi’an (continued) — Muslim Quarter food tour. Big Wild Goose Pagoda & Shaanxi History Museum. |
| Day 6 | Lanzhou — Bingling Temple Grottoes. Yellow River Mother Sculpture. |
| Day 7 | Lanzhou (continued) — White Pagoda Mountain. Gansu Provincial Museum. |
| Day 8 | Jiayuguan — Jiayuguan Fort & Great Wall Museum. Overhanging Great Wall. |
| Day 9 | Jiayuguan (continued) — Weijin Tomb murals. |
| Day 10 | Dunhuang — Mogao Caves (UNESCO). Crescent Moon Spring & Singing Sand Dunes. |
| Day 11 | Dunhuang (continued) — Yumen Pass & Han Dynasty Great Wall. Dunhuang night market. |
| Day 12 | Turpan — Jiaohe Ancient City ruins. Karez Well system. |
| Day 13 | Turpan (continued) — Flaming Mountains. Grape Valley & local Uyghur lunch. |
| Day 14 | Urumqi — Xinjiang Regional Museum. Heavenly Lake (Tianchi). |
| Day 15 | Urumqi (continued) — Red Hill Park. Erdaoqiao Grand Bazaar. |
| Day 16 | Depart Khiva — Transfer to airport/train station. Tour ends with unforgettable memories. |
What’s Included
- All accommodation (4-star hotels, twin-sharing)
- English-speaking local guide throughout
- Air-conditioned private vehicle (5-29 seats)
- All entrance fees per itinerary
- Daily breakfast + select lunches/dinners
- Airport/train station transfers
- Travel accident insurance
- All government taxes & service fees
What’s Excluded
- International flights to/from China
- China visa fee
- Single room supplement
- Meals not listed in itinerary
- Tips for guide & driver (suggested $7/day/person)
- Personal expenses (laundry, phone, drinks)
- Optional activities & extensions
Important: Tibet/Xinjiang permits take 7-14 working days. Book at least 20 days in advance. Single travelers will be paired with same-gender roommate or pay single supplement.
Pricing
$4,780/person
Seasonal pricing may vary. Contact us for exact dates and availability.
