Theme Route

Silk Road

丝绸之路

Trace the Ancient Trade Routes

4,000+ km

Total Distance

UNESCO Sites

14-21 days

Best Duration

Provinces

Journey through the legendary Silk Road, where caravans once carried silk, spices, and ideas across vast deserts and mountain passes. From the Mogao Caves to the bustling bazaars of Kashgar, experience 2,000 years of cultural exchange.

April - May, September - October

Moderate

Route Highlights

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Mogao Caves

1,000 years of Buddhist art in 492 caves

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Jiayuguan Pass

Western end of the Great Wall

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Turpan Oasis

Ancient irrigation and grape valleys

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Kashgar Bazaar

Central Asia's largest Sunday market

Must-Visit Attractions

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Mogao Caves

莫高窟

Dunhuang 4.9

Zhangye Danxia

张掖丹霞

Zhangye 4.8

Jiayuguan Pass

嘉峪关

Jiayuguan 4.7

Crescent Lake

月牙泉

Dunhuang 4.8

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Travel Tips

Best visited in spring (Apr-May) or autumn (Sep-Oct) to avoid extreme temperatures

Carry plenty of water - desert sections can be very dry

Book Mogao Caves tickets at least 1 month in advance

Learn basic Mandarin phrases - English is limited in remote areas

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