Trans-Asia Express

Itinerary

Days 1-3 Beijing

Delve into China's history at the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square, then walk along the Great Wall.

Days 4-5 Xi'an

Marvel at the ancient Terracotta Warriors.

Day 6 Silk Road Railway

Make friends with local Uyghurs and watch the desert unfold on this ancient Silk Road train journey.

Days 7-8 Turpan

Flanked by the legendary Flaming Mountains, this lush oasis is still an important stop for thirsty travellers.

Days 9-10 Kashgar

Traders spill into town every Sunday for one of Asia's largest markets.

Day 11 Tash Rabat

The passage into Kyrgyzstan travels over the breathtaking Torugart Pass. Stay overnight in traditional yurts.

Day 12 Kochkor

Experience traditional Kyrgyz hospitality at a homestay. Visit a museum and felt-making co-op, to see how shyrdaks are made.

Day 13 Bishkek

Gaze at the world's second largest alpine lake and the gorgeous Tian Shan mountain range. Continue the drive to the capital, stopping along the way at the Burana Tower.

Day 14 Chichkan Valley

Stroll through Kyrgyzstan's leafy capital before driving the spectacular mountain roads to Chichkan Valley.

Days 15-16 Sary Chelek National Park

Experience Kyrgyzstan's gorgeous landscape while hiking in this remote National Park.

Day 17 Osh

Explore 3,000-year-old Osh and its oriental bazaar.

Days 18-19 Tashkent

Wander around the amazing sights of the multicultural capital of Uzbekistan.

Days 20-21 Samarkand

The evocative skyline of Samarkand is one of the most romantic in Central Asia.

Day 22 Shakhrisabz

Feast on traditional Uzbek cuisine at a homestay in Shakhrisabz.

Days 23-24 Bukhara

Marvel at the minarets and medressas in this bustling Silk Road destination.

Days 25-26 Tashkent

Narrow lanes, extravagant mosques and Soviet architecture give the Uzbek capital an absorbing, multicultural atmosphere.