How to Travel Silk Road in China? By Train!
As we know, with the huge efforts from those ancient Chinese merchants and diplomatists, an incredible route had been opened on the earth more than 2000 years ago, Silk Road, which has not only contributed to the civilization of trade and culture exchange between Asia, Europe and Africa but also unveiled the breathing-taking beauty of relics and landscapes scattered alongside. Today, the Silk Road is re-opened up by convenient trains and high-speed trains instead of camel teams in ancient time between cities like Xian, Lanzhou, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi, Kashgar…bringing travelers the exciting train journeys to explore the amazing Silk Route. The glittering Terracotta Warriors, Zhangye Rainbow Mountain and Mogao Caves are awaiting you, just pack your luggage now!Jump into this 7-day journey to explore through Gansu’s Hexi Corridor, tracing the ancient Silk Road from Xi’an to Dunhuang. This itinerary is perfect for history and culture enthusiasts, as it’ll offer you an unparalleled travel experience by showing you stunning ancient Buddhist art, dramatic landscapes, and military history. You'll gradually unveil Gansu Province’s…
The 8-day private China Silk Road tour will take you through the heart of the Hexi Corridor – Gansu Province's historic gateway to Central Asia. This legendary route was the lifeline of ancient trade and a place where culture and religion converge. From Lanzhou, the capital city of Gansu…
This 12-day Xi’an to Urumqi Silk Road Tour is a curated exploration of China’s most iconic trade route. Along the way, we’ll lead you to explore how ancient history, cultural heritage, and stunning landscapes being blended together. The journey starts at Xi’an, the original eastern terminus of the Silk Road, and…
With the improvement of the bullet train system, an increasing number of tourists choose bullet trains as the inter-city transfer method. Especially for the Silk Road tour, the high-speed train would help tourists save either time or money. This 8 days Silk Road tour by train provides you a…
Looking for a short excursion from Xian to the Northwest of China? This 4-day private tour from Xian to Lanzhou by roundway high-speed train, going through Xiahe, an amazing place with Tibetan-styled buildings and culture, will bring you an incredible exploration of Binglingsi Grottoes, Labrang Monastery, Sangka Grasslands as…
The Silk Road still remains accessible for travel in the present day. The 13 days Silk Road tour provides visitors with a complete route which leads to hidden areas while showing important sites throughout Qinghai, Gansu and Xinjiang Regions which include historical sites, natural landscapes and cultural heritage sites.…