China Silk Road Tours 2026/2027
Taking a China Silk Road tour has long captured the imagination of history buffs, nature enthusiasts, and curious travelers alike. It is a truly unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience to follow in the footsteps of ancient nomads and traders, exploring world heritage sites, sacred grottoes, historic passes and ruins while taking in the raw beauty of the desert and local culture.
As pioneers in Silk Road travel since the founding of China Xian Tour, we are the true experts dedicated to crafting an unforgettable, expert-led journey just for you.
The 5-8 day trips are ideal for those who want to cover 2-4 key destinations. Longer itineraries of 10 days or more allow for deeper cultural and scenic discoveries. Bespoke experiences and personalized activities can be arranged according to your interests and requests.
Top Private China Silk Road Tours
If you are not sure where to start planning your Silk Road adventure, take inspiration from these top-rated tours. Ranging from 5–15 days, these China Silk Road tour packages are among the most popular choices for international travelers. Along the way, follow expert local English-speaking guides to visit some of the most iconic destinations as you are continually amazed by the unique scenery and charming cultures.
Xi’an, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi, Kashgar
Xi’an, Lanzhou, Xiahe, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang
Xi’an, Lanzhou, Xiahe, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi
Lanzhou, Wuwei, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi, Kanas
Xian, Lanzhou, Xiahe, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi
Xinjiang Silk Road Tours
Xinjiang is the beating heart of the ancient Silk Road, famed for its diverse cultures and landscapes. A trip combining Xinjiang and the surrounding areas is undoubtedly a fantastic option for those seeking a complete Silk Road experience in China. Such a journey offers an unparalleled encounter with Xi’an’s landmarks, Dunhuang’s Mogao Caves, Lanzhou’s Yellow River, Turpan oasis, Kashgar’s old town, and the ruins of ancient kingdoms, etc.
11 Days Xinjiang Silk Road Tour from Kashgar to Xi’an
13 Days Best Silk Road and North Xinjiang Tour
Extend Your China Silk Road Tours
If you have ample time, why not embrace a truly in-depth China experience with Silk Road and many other iconic destinations? Beyond the ruins, heritages and breathtaking natural landscapes along the Silk Road, you can also discover the imperial grandeur of Beijing, the modern vibrancy of Shanghai, the adorable pandas in Chengdu, and the towering cloud-kissing peaks in Zhangjiajie. Let us help you craft the perfect journey to match your interests and available time.
Xian, Tianshui, Lanzhou, Xining, Lhasa, Shigatse
Urumqi, Turpan, Dunhuang, Jiayuguan, Zhangye, Lanzhou, Zhangjiajie, Xi’an, Chengdu
Chengdu, Xi’an, Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi, Kashgar, Tashkurgan
Beijing, Luoyang, Xi’an, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Urumqi
Beijing, Urumqi, Kashgar, Turpan, Dunhuang, Xi’an, Shanghai
Beijing, Xi’an, Zhangye, Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi, Kashgar, Shanghai
Beijing, Xi’an, Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi, Kashgar
See Our China Silk Road Tour Reviews on TripAdvisor
First and foremost, a big thank you to Kelly, our tour consultant, who has been exceptionally responsive, knowledgeable and honest from the very beginning of our enquiries right through to the end of our trip. She made sure everything was well taken care of, giving us peace of mind throughout the entire journey. Our private tour was thoughtfully designed around our preferences and interests, covering all the major attractions, with domestic transportation, accommodation, entrance tickets, tour guides and drivers all arranged seamlessly.
The entire trip was well organised, smooth and hassle-free, with no hiccups along the way. Every member of the team played their part in ensuring we had the best possible experience.
A special mention goes to our wonderful tour guides:
Michu in Changsha – Although we spent only a day with him, he went the extra mile to make us feel comfortable and help us settle into a new place. His thoughtfulness and dedication were truly appreciated.
Kamila in Zhangjiajie – Such a sweet, kind and lovely young lady! Her warmth made our experience even more enjoyable.
Tony in Guilin – An experienced and knowledgeable guide who shared his insights and helped us appreciate the places we visited.
Our sincere thanks also go to all the drivers, who were consistently punctual, helpful and professional throughout the trip.
Another highlight was the excellent choice of accommodation. Every hotel was strategically located, making it convenient for us to explore the surrounding areas independently after each day's tour. This gave us the flexibility to enjoy our evenings at our own pace, which we really appreciated.
Overall, China Xian Tour delivered top-notch service, excellent coordination and a truly memorable holiday experience. We are grateful to Kelly, all our guides, drivers and the entire team for making our journey through these beautiful destinations so enjoyable and worry-free.
We would definitely book with China Xian Tour again when exploring other parts of China. Thank you once again for the wonderful memories, and see you on our next adventure!

First and foremost, a big thank you to Kelly, our tour consultant, who has been exceptionally responsive, knowledgeable and honest from the very beginning of our enquiries right through to the end of our trip. She made sure everything was well taken care of, giving us peace of mind throughout the entire journey. Our private tour was thoughtfully designed around our preferences and interests, covering all the major attractions, with domestic transportation, accommodation, entrance tickets, tour guides and drivers all arranged seamlessly.
The entire trip was well organised, smooth and hassle-free, with no hiccups along the way. Every member of the team played their part in ensuring we had the best possible experience.
A special mention goes to our wonderful tour guides:
Michu in Changsha – Although we spent only a day with him, he went the extra mile to make us feel comfortable and help us settle into a new place. His thoughtfulness and dedication were truly appreciated.
Kamila in Zhangjiajie – Such a sweet, kind and lovely young lady! Her warmth made our experience even more enjoyable.
Tony in Guilin – An experienced and knowledgeable guide who shared his insights and helped us appreciate the places we visited.
Our sincere thanks also go to all the drivers, who were consistently punctual, helpful and professional throughout the trip.
Another highlight was the excellent choice of accommodation. Every hotel was strategically located, making it convenient for us to explore the surrounding areas independently after each day's tour. This gave us the flexibility to enjoy our evenings at our own pace, which we really appreciated.
Overall, China Xian Tour delivered top-notch service, excellent coordination and a truly memorable holiday experience. We are grateful to Kelly, all our guides, drivers and the entire team for making our journey through these beautiful destinations so enjoyable and worry-free.
We would definitely book with China Xian Tour again when exploring other parts of China. Thank you once again for the wonderful memories, and see you on our next adventure!
The group enjoyed visiting your beautiful country, your itinerary was ideal it covered all the aspects that a cultural tourist needed to experience, I wish we had more days to spare.
Kelly you handled our multinationality group to precision , the varied arrival timings, the individual payments and your quick replies were commendable.
The organisation was perfect , hotels, breakfast ,guides, buses, drivers ,tours was excellent..the special dinners were good too ,but for the dinner in Shanghai which was insufficient and when we asked for more it was denied..please check on this.
Our guides Jessica in Shanghai ,Chris in Xian and Nikki in Beijing were excellent , patient, very caring knowledgeable and answered all our questions . The drivers were good with good driving skills and patient .
Last but not least your rates were the best..
We wish Xian China Travels all the best and will surely recommend you to our friends.
Once again Thank You Kelly
for organizing this great trip for 26 pax from various parts of the world.
Warm Regards
Wynoma de Faria
Goa India

The group enjoyed visiting your beautiful country, your itinerary was ideal it covered all the aspects that a cultural tourist needed to experience, I wish we had more days to spare.
Kelly you handled our multinationality group to precision , the varied arrival timings, the individual payments and your quick replies were commendable.
The organisation was perfect , hotels, breakfast ,guides, buses, drivers ,tours was excellent..the special dinners were good too ,but for the dinner in Shanghai which was insufficient and when we asked for more it was denied..please check on this.
Our guides Jessica in Shanghai ,Chris in Xian and Nikki in Beijing were excellent , patient, very caring knowledgeable and answered all our questions . The drivers were good with good driving skills and patient .
Last but not least your rates were the best..
We wish Xian China Travels all the best and will surely recommend you to our friends.
Once again Thank You Kelly
for organizing this great trip for 26 pax from various parts of the world.
Warm Regards
Wynoma de Faria
Goa India
Many thanks for your help Sheron!
Special thanks to the guide in Xi'an, Noble Liu, who recommended us amazing things in Xi'an, and helped us to have an amazing experience.
Also in Zhangjiajie, our guide Avery gave us 3 perfect days, despite the foggy and rainy weather.
Thank you Noble Liu and Avery!
And last but not least the driver in Xi'an, Mr. Chen was very professional, very polite, always on time, a true gentleman.

Many thanks for your help Sheron!
Special thanks to the guide in Xi'an, Noble Liu, who recommended us amazing things in Xi'an, and helped us to have an amazing experience.
Also in Zhangjiajie, our guide Avery gave us 3 perfect days, despite the foggy and rainy weather.
Thank you Noble Liu and Avery!
And last but not least the driver in Xi'an, Mr. Chen was very professional, very polite, always on time, a true gentleman.

Sophia Liu, has been very supportive of our queries and giving us good directions. no matter- matter outside office hours and weekends. Very quick responses.
Sean, friendly and professional in the coordination of our daily tour.
Lynn, good coordination and suggestions on best place to view attractions, such as the cruise to View Hongya Cave and BBQ dinner to watch the drone show. Takes good care of tour participants.
Very good and safe drivers such as Hei 哥 and Tang sifu.
Will definitely recommend china Xian Tour for tours in China to friends and relatives

Sophia Liu, has been very supportive of our queries and giving us good directions. no matter- matter outside office hours and weekends. Very quick responses.
Sean, friendly and professional in the coordination of our daily tour.
Lynn, good coordination and suggestions on best place to view attractions, such as the cruise to View Hongya Cave and BBQ dinner to watch the drone show. Takes good care of tour participants.
Very good and safe drivers such as Hei 哥 and Tang sifu.
Will definitely recommend china Xian Tour for tours in China to friends and relatives
In addition, the driver was also very professional and easy to coordinate with.
i highly recommend using this team's services for any foreigners visiting China. They are disciplined, organised, helpful, and super welcoming.
Thank you all very much for our trip and experience in Xi'An.

In addition, the driver was also very professional and easy to coordinate with.
i highly recommend using this team's services for any foreigners visiting China. They are disciplined, organised, helpful, and super welcoming.
Thank you all very much for our trip and experience in Xi'An.
And I’m not just talking about the travel arrangements. She also helped me with all the visas, practical necessities, advice about money and health recommendations to make sure I could travel safely and with peace of mind. She also helped me extend my trip to include Nepal in addition to Tibet, and that part of the journey was organised brilliantly as well.
I had an amazing experience from start to finish, with absolutely no problems of any kind. It was a truly wonderful trip. Honestly, my only regret is that my time in Tibet lasted just one week, because Tibet deserves much more time.
The quality-to-price ratio was incredible, and I would absolutely recommend Cian Tour to anyone planning a trip to Tibet or Nepal. If you are organising a journey like this, I highly recommend relying on them — they are truly excellent.

And I’m not just talking about the travel arrangements. She also helped me with all the visas, practical necessities, advice about money and health recommendations to make sure I could travel safely and with peace of mind. She also helped me extend my trip to include Nepal in addition to Tibet, and that part of the journey was organised brilliantly as well.
I had an amazing experience from start to finish, with absolutely no problems of any kind. It was a truly wonderful trip. Honestly, my only regret is that my time in Tibet lasted just one week, because Tibet deserves much more time.
The quality-to-price ratio was incredible, and I would absolutely recommend Cian Tour to anyone planning a trip to Tibet or Nepal. If you are organising a journey like this, I highly recommend relying on them — they are truly excellent.
****The train from Beijing to Xian worried me, but everything is set in place. Instructions are easy to follow I promise!!!

****The train from Beijing to Xian worried me, but everything is set in place. Instructions are easy to follow I promise!!!
The 2 English speaking guides, that were provided(1 for the north and the other for the south) were both local residents of Xinjiang and they were excellent with the information they provided and had local knowledge of eateries we went to. The driver, Wang sifu, was a very helpful, cheerful and a careful driver. In China, drivers are addressed by their surname, and followed by "sifu", it's a respectful way of addressing drivers, and has no martial arts connotations.
Both guides( Karim of Kashgar and Amy of Urumqi) spoke English well and they both bought us, local foods/fruits to experience. The local Hami rock melons were juicy, crunchy and sweet, and the local bread, the naan, fresh from the oven, full of goodness. Eating out in Xinjiang is very affordable especially, when our Aussie dollar get 4.75 renminbi to the A$. Meals were 2-3 thousand years of recorded history. The Silk Road carried both material goods as well as great human thoughts and ideation. The flow was bi-directional. Visiting many of the old ruins and sites, evoked very strong emotions and we marvelled at mankind's ingenuity. The flow of religions along the Silk Road was amply demonstrated at many of the sites visited.
We felt safe in Xinjiang and there is no overt display of religiosity.
With regard to the China Xian Tour company, we have booked a 2nd trip for 19 days of Ancient China Silk Road or mid October, this too was organised through Sophia.
Regards Kit
Sydney

The 2 English speaking guides, that were provided(1 for the north and the other for the south) were both local residents of Xinjiang and they were excellent with the information they provided and had local knowledge of eateries we went to. The driver, Wang sifu, was a very helpful, cheerful and a careful driver. In China, drivers are addressed by their surname, and followed by "sifu", it's a respectful way of addressing drivers, and has no martial arts connotations.
Both guides( Karim of Kashgar and Amy of Urumqi) spoke English well and they both bought us, local foods/fruits to experience. The local Hami rock melons were juicy, crunchy and sweet, and the local bread, the naan, fresh from the oven, full of goodness. Eating out in Xinjiang is very affordable especially, when our Aussie dollar get 4.75 renminbi to the A$. Meals were 2-3 thousand years of recorded history. The Silk Road carried both material goods as well as great human thoughts and ideation. The flow was bi-directional. Visiting many of the old ruins and sites, evoked very strong emotions and we marvelled at mankind's ingenuity. The flow of religions along the Silk Road was amply demonstrated at many of the sites visited.
We felt safe in Xinjiang and there is no overt display of religiosity.
With regard to the China Xian Tour company, we have booked a 2nd trip for 19 days of Ancient China Silk Road or mid October, this too was organised through Sophia.
Regards Kit
Sydney
FAQs about Silk Road Tours
- Explore intangible historical and cultural heritage along the Silk Road.
- Follow the footsteps of ancient merchants to experience the glorious past of China.
- Traverse various destinations featuring different geographies, wowed by diverse natural landscapes: barren desert, soaring dunes, verdant oasis, alpine lakes, Danxia Landform & Yardang Landform.
- Experience culture and life of vastly different ethnic groups and religions.
- Savor diverse regional cuisines, and embark on a gourmet journey rich in various exotic flavors.
- We suggest planning in advance so all the travel details are sorted out well;
- 1-2 weeks are recommended for a China Silk Road tour to cover the top attractions, depending on your interests and itinerary arrangement;
- The Chinese Silk Road sections include a gigantic region from westward to Gansu with Lanzhou, Xiahe, Zhangye, Wuwei, Jiayuguan and Dunhuang, and then to Xinjiang with Turpan, Urumqi, Ili, Kanas, Kashgar and more;
- The exact itinerary depends on your interest: extend your Silk Road trip to destinations in Gansu if you are a history lover, include Xinjiang if you want to experience the rich ethnic culture, both of these two places are rich in natural landscapes.
The best time to travel the China Silk Road is spring (April to May) and autumn (September to October), when the weather is pleasant, dry, and ideal for sightseeing, with temperatures hovering around 25°C.
Summer (June to August) can be hot, especially in Turpan where temperatures may exceed 40°C, but it is also the season of vibrant landscapes, blooming scenery, and abundant fresh fruits.
- We are pioneers in Silk Road travel since the founding of China Xian Tour, with 20 years of experience in organizing China Silk Road tours.
- All our guides are local experts who can promise you an in-depth experience of local culture, life, and authentic activities.
- Our all-inclusive Silk Road tour packages will include hotel and ticket booking, 24/7 support, expert English-speaking tour guides, land transfers, and many more services, ensuring you a worry-free Silk Road holiday.
- We always try to offer the best Silk Road guided tours for travelers with affordable prices and reliable service.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you are looking for a lifetime Silk Road travel experience!


























