The Silk Road trade route was recognized about 2,100 years ago in China for its trade and travel from China's Han Empire to Central Asia and Europe, and it revolutionized the world until it declined during the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644).
Our Silk Road travel guide offers best places to visit, top things to do, how to plan your Silk Road trip and more travel tips.
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- Top Places to Visit
- How to Plan a Silk Road Trip
- Top Private Silk Road Tours
- 8 FAQs to Understand the Silk Road
Top Places to Visit on Silk Road






How to Plan a Trip to Silk Road
Top Private Silk Road Tours
Explore the ancient Silk Road's history and culture with our curated itineraries, offering a mix of quick tours and immersive experiences. Our team of advisors can customize these itineraries according to your preferences, ensuring you enjoy a memorable travel experience.

- Most popular choice for a bucket list trip
- Marvelous landscapes and the extraordinary culture

- Grasp the opportunity to see the Mogao Caves
- Paint your exclusive mural

- Explore the Rainbow Mountains
- Admire the Valuable Cultural Heritage

- Get A True Taste of Tibetan Culture Outside Tibet
- Enjoy the Breathtaking Views of Nuoergai Grand Prairie

- Admire the splendid golden euphrates poplar forests
- Capture spectacular views of wild china

- Witness the wonder of buddhist art
- Visit the biggest Tibetan Monastery in Gansu Province
- The best choice for first-timers
- Discover the Silk Road Highlights

- The best choice for the retirees
- The most efficient and cost-saving destination connection plan
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Tour of Xi'an with Jenny from China Highlights
![]() Jenny from China Highlights took us to see the Terracotta Warriors, the Wild Goose Pagoda and to the city wall where we bicycled around. It was a great experience and we couldn't recommend her more highly. more
Jan 2025, Joshua R
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China Highlights tour around Xi’an with tour guide Jenny
![]() Jenny from China Highlights took us to the Wild Goose Pagoda, the Terracotta Warriors and a fun bicycle ride around the city wall. Jenny also showed us a great restaurant with plenty of delicious local foods. Jenny was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. The day was filled with history. Overall I would give the tour and Jenny a 10/10, it was a great day. more
Jan 2025, Andrew R
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Excellent Tour
![]() Fantastic journey arranged by an experienced Tour Guide Mr.Jerry for our Xi'an tour. Under his arrangment: Firstly we managed to visit the 兵马俑博物馆馆主杨先生, close chat with him about his founding of this world heritage sites. Secondly we smoothly and safely visited the 兵马俑three buildings, in avoiding huge crowd. Thirdly you should definitely not miss the 西安千古情剧recommended by Mr. Jerry. 4th special thanks to his smart arrangment to send one of our family member back to hotel due mindgrand. 5th nice trip to 大雁塔,大唐夜城,回民街etc. At last, each meals arranged by Jerry were tasteful and mount watering foods. He is strongly recommended. more
Jan 2025, Sweeboonk
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