Silk Road Explorer

Follow in the footsteps of adventurers by journeying along one of the world's most famous trading routes, the Silk Road. Beginning in ancient Xian, venture across this vast land to reach the fascinating outpost of Kashgar and its famous Sunday market.

• Xian, Come face to face with Xian's most famous army, the Terracotta Warriors
• Magao Grottoes, See the exhibits of Buddhist paintings, statues and sculptures
• Xinjiang, Visit the striking red sandstone Flaming Mountains and the elegant Emin Minaret
• Tian Chi, Relax and unwind at the alpine banks of placid Heavenly Lake

• Tibetan Lunch, Sample Tibetan foods and flavours with a traditional Tibetan lunch, featuring 'momos', the tasty steamed and stuffed dumpling whose popularity has spread from the Tibetan Plateau throughout Asia.
• Visit a Traditional Nomadic Yurt, Visit a traditional, nomadic home of a family of the Kazakh minority community, and spend some time with them, learning about their culture, and get a glimpse of life living in a yurt.
• Shazhou Night Market, Wander amongst the packed stalls of the atmospheric Shazhou Night Market in the Silk Road frontier city of Dunhuang, browsing delicious foods, fascinating local wares and a wealth of souvenirs.

• Xian (2N)
• Lanzhou (3N)
• Xiahe (2N)
• Zhangye (1N)
• Jiayuguan (2N)
• Dunhuang (3N)
• Turpan (2N)
• Kurla (1N)
• Kuqa (1N)
• Aksu (1N)
• Kashgar (2N)
• Urumqi (2N) – Beijing (3N)

• Flight Inclusive rates only: These include airline fuel surcharge and taxes. Correct as of 1 June 2025. Please note supplements may apply if lead in economy rates are not available.
• Customary tipping amount of approximately RMB1,360pp (AU$296pp) is paid locally in China.
• Depending on airline schedules, you may depart and/or arrive on Day 2. Extra nights' accommodation (pre or post tour) or stopovers may be required at an additional cost.
• Flight Inclusive rates only: Based on departures from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth. Departures from other cities and flight upgrades available on request.