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Ancient Silk Road, where the cultures of East and West meet, will take you to the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, a local family visit in Turpan, the famous Sunday Bazaar in Kashgar and more…

601 : Classical Silk Road Tour

Beijing - Urumqi - Kashgar - Urumqi - Turpan - Dunhuang - Xian - Shanghai

In antiquity, the Silk Road served as a bridge between East and West. However, as time has passed it is now nothing but a name to many people. This adventure makes a perfect combination of modern culture and ancient civilization and allows you to have a peak at this piece of history.

602 : Pearl Cities along Silk Road

Shanghai - Xian - Lanzhou - Xiahe - Lanzhou - Dunhuang - Turpan - Urumqi - Beijing

A comparatively complete and real Silk Road tour, driving for most part of the trip. This may be deemed as "hard" compared with flying, but think about the forefathers of the East-West communications. As a matter of fact, the Silk Road was literally made by footsteps.

603 : Silk Road In-depth Adventure

Beijing - Urumqi - Korla - Kuqa - Aksu - Kashgar - Hetian - Minfeng - Korla - Turpan - Dunhuang - Xian - Shanghai

Traveling on the route where the Silk Road once flourished, you may wonder why it was chosen then and later abandoned. Was there really something like Fengshui at work? The remains of the old cities are the only way their past is recorded.

604 : Travel through the Legendary Silk Road and Mysterious Tibet

Beijing - Urumqi - Turpan - Dunhuang - Xian - Lhasa - Gyangtse - Shigatse - Lhasa - Shanghai

Tibetan and Uigur are two major ethnic groups in China. This adventure takes you to both their autonomous regions to get a glimpse of their lives, culture and customs. This is a great chance to get to know, observe and compare the most representative nations of the country.

605 : Silk Road Safari

Beijing - Xining - Lanzhou - Xiahe - Lanzhou - Wuwei - Zhangye - Jiayuguan - Dunhuang - Turpan - Urumqi - Shanghai

The Great Wall in Beijing, the Terracotta Warriors in Xian, the Sangke Grassland in Xiahe, the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, the Jiaohe Ruins in Turpan and the Bund in Shanghai: all these scenic spots are like precious pearls strewn across the landscape. Now we string them together and present them to you.

606 : Adventurous Silk Road along with Splendid Yangtze Cruise

Beijing - Urumqi - Kashgar - Urumqi - Turpan - Dunhuang - Xian - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise - Yichang - Shanghai

The history generously left us not only the memories but also so many things to see, feel and touch. The route from the country’s capital to the inland basin area, and then to the coastal metropolis shows you a big part of the travel essential highlights of this great country.

607 : Xinjiang Scenery with Ethnic Flavor Appreciation

Urumqi - Turpan - Kanas Lake - Altai - Yining - Huocheng - Bayinbuluke - Yining - Urumqi

This is a real adventure deep into the Xinjiang hinterland. Driving the most part of it surely is a hard way to go, but as the Silk Road was literally walked by our forefathers and most of the areas we pass are still backward and undeveloped, the tough conditions are not too much to complain about.

608 : Xinjiang Natural Beauty and Historic Heritages

Urumqi - Sayram Lake - Yining - Nalati Grassland - Bayinbuluke - Kuqa - Korla - Turpan - Urumqi

Urumqi is the capital city of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Radiating from it, we take you to Nalati Grassland, one of the four largest grasslands of the world; Bayinbuluke, the most fecund pasture in south Tianshan Mountains; and Kuqa, the county of grotto paintings and Guizi civilization.

609 : Outbound Silk Road Exploration

Dunhuang - Turpan - Urumqi - Kashgar - Tash Rabat - Naryn - Bishkek

A 13-day journey on the Silk Road which heads all the way to Kirgizstan, a friendly neighbor from the very beginning. The business along this ancient commercial path is still going on. From the desert oasis to the Tianshan Mountains, busy markets can be seen everywhere.

610 : Ancient Silk Road to Pakistan

Dunhuang - Turpan - Urumqi - Korla - Kuqa - Aksu - Kashgar - Tashkurgan - Khunjerab Pass - Hunza - Gilgit - Chilas - Swat - Peshawar - Knyber - Islamabad - Lahore

Although once in history Silk Road was the main trade route which connected China with the west, with the rapid progress of the shipping trade, the ancient Silk Road was gradually forgotten and deserted. But did it really fade away? What is the role it plays in Uigur and Pakistani life? Let's see what we can find out.

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Questions & Reviews

1.

Nov. 1,2009 21:23 Reply

Mr.Botu(Uzbekistan) said:

i am in china now. does anybody knows that may i obtain visa to nepal on arrival from tibet?

Nov. 2,2009 01:52
Ms.Ruby replied:

Yes, you can. No problem.

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Oct. 29,2009 22:44 Reply

Mr.PATEL(KENYA) said:

i WANT TO UNDERSTAND HOW TO GET TO TRAVEL FROM GUANZHOU TO HONG KONG OTHER THAN FLYING. IS IT POSSIBLE TO TRAVEL BY TRAIN OR ROAD? WILL IT BE QUICKER AND MORE SCENIC TO DO THAT THAN TO FLY?

Oct. 30,2009 04:57
Mr.Albert replied:

Yes, I think the express train from Guangshou to Hongkong is the most convenient and cheapest way. You can also see more scenery along the way. You can buy the train tickets at the railway station. It is easy to purchase.

Nov. 1,2009 00:19
Ms.GLOBALTRAVELER(Canada) replied:

Hi Mr Patel,

You can also take the bus. It will take you a couple hours with no stops until you hit the border. Traveling by bus is a fraction of the cost an air ticket. You'll be speeding along the highway...I can say it's not too particulary scenic, but it interesting. The buses are like the big tour buses, so it's relatively comfortable and clean. Just remember to bring some snacks!

I'm a Canadian that's been living in Jiangmen (2 hours outside of Guangzhou) for the past couple of months and this is the way I travel to Hong Kong. For me it only cost about RMB100 for the trip.

Besides, the bus, I think you can go by boat, too.

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Oct. 10,2009 02:35 Reply

Mr.Giron said:

Is the weather suitable for silk road tour during Dec?

Oct. 12,2009 04:34
Ms.Christine replied:

I don’t think so. It is very cold in Dec.

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Sep. 17,2009 01:47 Reply

Ms.Anna(USA) said:

Can I visit Xining in October, how about Birds Island, Qinghai Lake?

Sep. 17,2009 19:53
Ms.Linda replied:

The best season to visit the Silk Road is from May to August. Birds flew to the South and the Rape Flowers were emarcid in Oct. and you can not see any birds in the Bird Island and also can not appreciate the beauty of Rape Flowers.

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Sep. 13,2009 20:28 Reply

Mr.Tomlins said:

do you know when travelling from Australia, if we need immusiations?

Sep. 15,2009 21:42
Mr.Albarran replied:

Only yellow fever vaccination certificates are required from travelers from infected area. You’d better bring along the international certificate of vaccination, which is often required at the customs.

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Sep. 11,2009 01:04 Reply

Mr.Mars Shahzad(USA) said:

Since we are going to visit Jiayuguan we want to skip Great Wall in Beijing

Sep. 15,2009 19:48
Ms.Carol (USA) replied:

I don’t think it’s a wise idea. The Badaling Great Wall is the most famous site in Beijing and really worthy of visit although Jiayuguan also has its distinctive features. If I were you, I will keep it in the itinerary.

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Aug. 12,2009 19:49 Reply

Mr.Hank (England) said:

We want to travel by car from Kashi, go along National Highway 315 to Dunhuang or Xining, then to Lanzhou.

Aug. 17,2009 02:26
Ms.Maggie replied:

I don't think it is a good idea to travel by car from Kashi to Lazhou. It would be a very long and tired journey all the way and there mightbe no decent restaurant or hotel along the drive from one place toanother. Safty first, you'd think about it a little bit more.

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Aug. 10,2009 01:29 Reply

Ms.Kathleen LO said:

How far (how much time is needed) is drive from airport to Mogoa Grottoes

Aug. 12,2009 21:26
Ms.cheryl replied:

If there is no tracfic jam, it will take about 40-50 minutes.

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Aug. 6,2009 21:34 Reply

Ms.Marlana said:

Do I need a pakistan visa if I go there?

Aug. 9,2009 03:45
Mr.Tony replied:

Yes, you need.

Aug. 10,2009 01:07
Mr.Molle replied:

Yes, if you visit Pakistan, then the visa also is needed.

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Jul. 21,2009 17:41 Reply

Mr.Tan(Singapore) said:

I intend to spend about 7 days to visit Tibet region. Any cities that I must not miss during this visit. What are the recommended place of interest in these cities? Thks.

Jul. 29,2009 20:25
Mr.Magaly EQ replied:

7 days is absolutely not enough to include all the sites in Tibet, which is such a vast land. Apart from the Potola Palace, Sera Temple, Bakhor Street and Norbulingka Park in Lhasa, Gyangtse and Shigatse area should be your next choices. These two cities is with both cultural sites as well as spectacular natural sceneries. Tiber is really a mysterious land worthwhile exploration.

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