The Silk Road, the world's oldest trade route, is a vibrant pathway for commerce, art, and culture. A typical Silk Road itinerary usually covers the journey from Xi'an to Central Asia.
With China Highlights, your travel will be:
- FlexibleTravel at your own pace and make last-minute changes.
- ReliableWith over 20 years of experience, we provide 24/7 private advisor assistance.
- No obligatory visits to tourist shopsWe do not organize visits to tourist shops unless you request them.
Whether you want a week-long visit to a few cities or a 2-3 week deep dive, our Silk Road experts will craft your perfect itinerary.
Top Private China Silk Road Tours
The following routes are examples to help you tailor your own Silk Road tour. All these tour packages can be changed according to your needs.
Xi'an, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi, and Kashgar
Xi'an, Tianshui, Linxia, Xiahe, Dunhuang, Turpan, and Urumqi
Xi'an, Zhangye, Dunhuang, Turpan, Kashgar, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan
Xi'an, Lanzhou, Linxia, Zhangye, Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi, Chengdu, and Lhasa
Zhangye, Dunhuang
Xiahe, Langmusi, and Zhagana
Beijing, Xi'an, Dunhuang, Urumqi, and Shanghai
Beijing, Xi'an, Zhangye, Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi, Kashgar, Chengdu, Zhangjiajie, and Shanghai
Xining, Qinghai Lake, Zhangye, Dunhuang, Turpan, and Urumqi
Qinghai Lake, Zhangye, and Dunhuang
Dunhuang, Jiayuguan, Ejina Qi, and Zhangye
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Perfect 2-Day Xi’an Experience
We arrived in Xi’an in the evening, checked in, and went straight to see the Big Wild Goose Pagoda — beautiful lit up at night — and finished the day with amazing biangbiang noodles for dinner. Day 1: The Terracotta Warriors were the highlight — so impressive and very well organized, even with tens of thousands of other visitors! In the evening we did some relaxed shopping in the city (the girls even got their nails done) and enjoyed the local vibe. Day 2: We started with a tasty dumpling course, then explored the Muslim Quarter and the peaceful Great Mosque, with time for street food and souvenirs. In the afternoon we took the train to Chengdu — everything went smoothly. Perfect transfers, delicious food, so much history and culture — and a good, smooth driver and perfect guide, the twin Lins, made it all easy and fun. Xi’an is absolutely worth it — highly recommend! more
Jul 2025, Cyrill R
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Wonderful Days in Xi'an, Modern City with a long and fascinating History
Jenny from ChinaHighlights showed us, among many other sites, the TerracottaArmy, Citywall, Muslim Quarter, WildGoosePagoda and even local markets and tea houses. We enjoyed our visit to Xi'An very much. One of the Highlights was the light-ride to see the city by night. She was not only funny and charming but can solve any problem and knows her Hometown Xi'An and its history very well. more
Jul 2025, GregorL110
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Zwei Abenteuerinnen in Xi'an
Gemeinsam mit Jenny Yang habe ich drei Tage die wundersch?ne Stadt Xi'an erkundet und bin mit tollen Entdeckungen weitergefahren. Jenny's Wissen der historischen und aktuellen Bedeutung der Region für deren Entwicklung hat mich begeistert. Temperamentvoll und engagiert lie? sie mich auch am authentischen Leben in der Stadt teilnehmen, dadurch hatte ich wundervolle Begegnungen mit interessanten Menschen. Meine Ispiration Xi'an nochmals zu besuchen und wieder mit Jenny Yang Neues zu entdecken, habe ich mit nach Hause genommen. Mein Programm waren, Die gro?e Wildganspagode, die Terrakotta Armee, das muslimische Vietel, die Stadtmauer, die Dynastie Show und viele kleine Begegnungen haben mir bleibende Erinnerungen geschenkt, dafür herzlich Dank Barbara more
Jun 2025, Barbara G
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Silk Road Tours in Central Asia and Caucasus
The following private tours have been designed to cover landscapes of natural beauty and the unique mix of cultures and history along the Ancient Silk Road. All can be tailor-made for your own private travel schedule and interests in this region.