Silk Road Adventure Of China

This Chinese New Year, be inspired to travel with an adventure on the iconic and culturally significant Silk Road.

An ancient network of routes, the Silk Road connects the west and east of China and Indian with the Mediterranean Sea, and were used by tradespeople, particular those dealing with silk, hence the name.

The Silk Road has since become a popular route for overground travellers, with so many incredible highlights and hotspots. Beginning in Beijing, the country’s capital, and traversing rivers, mountains, canyons, caves and cities, you can finish your Silk Road adventure in Urumqi after 13 days.

What you see along the way will astound and astonish you. Visit the Longmen Grottoes, famous for Buddhist sculptures and carvings dating back 1,500 years; stroll around the parks, pagodas and museums of Xi’an; see the Buddhist sculptures carved into natural caves and canyons along the Yellow River; explore the Great Wall on the cliff in Jiayuguan Pass; explore the Mogao Caves; ride a camel near Crescent Lake; spot the snow-capped peaks of Heavenly Mountain, and ride a bullet train.

The Silk Road is perfect for anyone looking to get into the cultural and heritage epicentre of China, with some amazing photography to capture.

GuideWe Travel provide tours of China, including the 13-day Beijing to Urumqi Silk Road Adventure. For more details on this tour and others, visit www.guidewetravel.com