24 Days Central Asia Tour: Silk Road Explorer Uzbekistan China
Route: Tashkent → Bukhara → Samarkand → Bishkek → Issyk-Kul → Kashgar → Urumqi → Dunhuang → Xi’an | Duration: 24 Days | Price: From $4,500/person
Tour Overview
This carefully crafted Central Asia tour takes you through the region’s most spectacular sights. From ancient cities to breathtaking natural landscapes, experience the best of Central Asia with expert local guides and seamless logistics.
Route Highlights
Full Silk Road traverse, Registan, Mogao Caves, Karakoram Highway, Terracotta Warriors
Day-by-Day Itinerary
| Day 1 | Arrive Tashkent — Airport pickup. Afternoon: Khast Imam Complex, Chorsu Bazaar. Dinner at Central Asian Plov Center. |
| Day 2 | Tashkent → Bukhara — Morning flight (1hr). Afternoon: Lyab-i Hauz plaza, Nadir Divan-Begi Madrassah. Evening: Kalon Minaret at sunset. Stay in restored madrassah hotel. |
| Day 3 | Bukhara — Kalon Mosque, Mir-i-Arab Madrassah, Ark Fortress. Afternoon: trading domes, Chor Minor. Hammam experience. |
| Day 4 | Bukhara → Samarkand — Morning: Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa (Summer Palace). Bullet train to Samarkand. Afternoon: first view of Registan Square. Sunset from Registan rooftop. |
| Day 5 | Samarkand — Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, Gur-e-Amir (Tamerlane”s tomb), Bibi-Khanym Mosque. Siyob Bazaar. Evening light show at Registan. |
| Day 6 | Samarkand → Tashkent → Bishkek — Bullet train to Tashkent. Evening flight to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Transfer to hotel. |
| Day 7 | Bishkek → Ala Archa → Burana — Ala Too Square, morning hike in Ala Archa National Park. Afternoon: Burana Tower (Karakhanid minaret, 11th century). |
| Day 8 | Bishkek → Issyk-Kul Lake — Drive to the “Pearl of Kyrgyzstan”. Afternoon: Cholpon-Ata petroglyphs, Rukh Ordo cultural complex. Lakeside sunset. |
| Day 9 | Issyk-Kul → Karakol → Jeti-Oguz — Karakol Dungan Mosque, eagle hunting demo. Afternoon: Jeti-Oguz canyon. Overnight yurt camp. |
| Day 10 | Jeti-Oguz → Kochkor → Song-Kul Lake — Drive to Song-Kul (3,016m). Afternoon: free time at the jailoo — hike, horseback ride, or watch nomadic life. Yurt camp overnight. |
| Day 11 | Song-Kul → Tash Rabat → Naryn — Descend through mountain passes. Visit Tash Rabat Caravanserai (15th century). Overnight in Naryn. |
| Day 12 | Naryn → Torugart Pass → Kashgar — Cross into China at Torugart Pass (3,752m). Arrive Kashgar. Evening: Old City food street. |
| Day 13 | Kashgar — Sunday Bazaar, Id Kah Mosque, Abakh Khoja Tomb. Afternoon: Old City alleys, handicraft workshops. Uyghur family dinner. |
| Day 14 | Kashgar → Karakul Lake → Tashkurgan — Karakoram Highway. Karakul Lake, Muztagh Ata. Arrive Tashkurgan, Stone City ruins at golden hour. |
| Day 15 | Tashkurgan → Kashgar → Urumqi — Drive back to Kashgar. Fly to Urumqi. Evening: Grand Bazaar. |
| Day 16 | Urumqi → Turpan — Heavenly Lake morning. Drive to Turpan. Jiaohe Ancient City at sunset. |
| Day 17 | Turpan → Dunhuang — Flaming Mountains, Karez Wells, Grape Valley. High-speed train to Dunhuang. Night market. |
| Day 18 | Dunhuang — Mogao Caves (UNESCO). Singing Sand Dunes, Crescent Moon Spring. Camel ride at sunset. |
| Day 19 | Dunhuang → Jiayuguan → Zhangye — Jiayuguan Fort. High-speed train. Zhangye Danxia Rainbow Mountains. |
| Day 20 | Zhangye → Xining → Qinghai Lake — Train to Xining. Drive to Qinghai Lake. Afternoon: lakeside cycling, Tibetan culture. |
| Day 21 | Qinghai Lake → Chaka → Xining — Sunrise at the lake. Chaka Salt Lake walk. Return to Xining. |
| Day 22 | Xining → Xi’an — Kumbum Monastery. High-speed train to Xi’an. Muslim Quarter food tour. |
| Day 23 | Xi’an — Terracotta Warriors. City Wall cycling. Farewell Tang Dynasty dinner show. |
| Day 24 | Depart Xi’an — Airport transfer. The ultimate 24-day Silk Road journey complete. |
Why This Tour
- Small group experience (max 12-16 travelers)
- English-speaking local guides
- Hand-picked accommodations
- All entrance fees included
- Airport/train station transfers
- 24/7 on-ground support
What’s Included
- All accommodation (3-4 star, twin-sharing)
- English-speaking guide in each country
- Air-conditioned private vehicle
- All entrance fees
- Daily breakfast
- Airport transfers
- Visa support letters (LOI) where needed
- Yurt camp experience (where applicable)
- Travel insurance
What’s Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees (varies by country)
- Single room supplement
- Lunch & dinner
- Tips ($7/day suggested)
- Personal expenses
- PCR tests (if required)
Important: Multi-country visa requirements vary. Uzbekistan e-visa available. Turkmenistan LOI required. Allow 4-6 weeks for all visa processing. Summer temperatures can exceed 40°C in lowlands.
Pricing
From From $4,500 USD per person. Seasonal pricing may vary. Contact us for exact dates and availability.
