Silk Road to Xi'an - Reverse

Itinerary

Days 1-3 Xi'an

Admire the 2,000-year-old Army of Terracotta Warriors whose life-size soldiers and battle-ready horses are an incredible sight.

Day 4 Bush camp

Camp beneath the stars near Gangu.

Day 5 Lanzhou

Stop by the capital of the Gansu Province on the banks of the rushing Lanzhou River.

Days 6-7 Xiahe

One of China's most enchanted destinations, Xianhe's Tibetan atmosphere and mixture of pilgrims, monasteries, monks and prayer flags, makes it an mesmerising destination.

Days 8-9 Liujiaxia

Gaze up at the spectacular Buddhist carvings adorning the caves and cliffs of Bingling Si.

Days 10-11 Bush camp

Pitch a tent along the remote Gansu Corridor and discover deserted and little explored sections of the Great Wall.

Days 12-13 Dunhuang

From the lush green surrounds to the breathtaking Buddhist art in the Mogao Caves, Dunhuang is sure to astound.

Day 14 Bush camp

Camp amongst the desert's shifting sands and watch a golden sunset.

Days 15-16 Turpan

Escape the desert sands in this laidback town, once a crucial point of business for Silk Road traders, and the hottest place in China.

Days 17-18 Bush camp

Watch the seemingly endless sea of rippling sand while crossing the Taklamakan Desert.

Day 19 Hotan

Discover the secrets of silk production, once the lifeblood of this area, during a visit to a working factory.

Day 20 Bush camp

Follow the southern Silk Road on a path through lush oases, vast deserts and past the mighty Pamir and Kunlun Mountains.

Days 21-25 Kashgar

Soak up the atmosphere of local life at the busy, noisy and colourful Kashgar Sunday Market.

Days 26-27 Tashkurgan

Spy K2, the world's second highest mountain and set up camp on the shores of Lake Karakul alongside the Tadjik nomads.

Days 28-29 Homestay

Learn about life in the mountains during a homestay with a Kyrgyz family.

Days 30-31 Bishkek

Stroll the tree-lined streets or soak up the city's relaxed atmosphere from one of the open-air cafes surrounding Dubovy Park.