Camel Bells in the Great Desert · Ten Thousand Miles of the Silk Road

Following the footsteps of camel bells, walk through Chang'an, the Hexi Corridor, and the Western Region's oases, witnessing a millennia-old scroll of the convergence of Eastern and Western civilizations.

What this route is about

The complete main line of the Chinese section of the Silk Road: starting from Xi'an, passing through Lanzhou, Zhangye, Jiayuguan to Dunhuang, then entering Xinjiang through Turpan to Kashgar. Includes Mogao Caves, Colorful Danxia, Jiayuguan Fortress, Jiaohe Ancient City, and Kashgar Old Town. The entire itinerary can be viewed day by day.

Complete route: Xi'an → Lanzhou → Zhangye → Jiayuguan → Dunhuang → Turpan → Kashgar

Cities and highlights along the route

• Xi'an: Ancient capital of thirteen dynasties, with fully preserved city walls suitable for cycling around; Terracotta Warriors and Shaanxi History Museum are must-see for first-time visitors to China
• Lanzhou: Gansu Provincial Museum · Yellow River Iron Bridge · Mother River of Yellow River Statue and Waterwheel Expo Park
• Zhangye: Colorful Danxia · Giant Buddha Temple · Wooden Pagoda Temple and Zhenyuan Tower
• Jiayuguan: Jiayuguan Fortress · First Pier of the Great Wall · Overhanging Great Wall
• Dunhuang: Mogao Caves require real-name reservations in advance; Mingsha Mountain is recommended in the evening to avoid sun exposure and to catch the sunset
• Turpan: Jiaohe Ancient City · Flaming Mountain · Grape Valley
• Kashgar: Kashgar Old Town · Id Kah Mosque · Central Asian Grand Bazaar

Pre-trip reminders

• After confirming the itinerary and dates, pay the deposit; the remaining balance should be paid 15 days before departure
• Cancellations over 30 days before departure will receive a full refund of the deposit, 70% refund for cancellations 15-30 days in advance, 50% refund for cancellations 7-15 days in advance, no refund within 7 days
• Popular venues such as the Mogao Caves and Sanxingdui require real-name reservations. Please submit your identification information at least 15 days in advance.
• For seniors over 70 and children under 12, please specify in the remarks, and we will adjust the daily walking distance accordingly.