Beijing to the Far West
This 15-day travel traces the ancient Silk Road from China's imperial capitals to the wild frontiers of the Northwest. Walk the Great Wall at dawn, stand before the Terracotta Warriors, drift across the mirror-like surface of Chaka Salt Lake, and trace the footsteps of merchants and monks through the Gobi Desert. This is China at its most dramatic — a journey through 5,000 years of civilisation and some of the most breathtaking landscapes on Earth.
- Forbidden City & Great Wall — Two of the world's greatest wonders, experienced privately
- Terracotta Warriors — The 8,000-strong army that guarded an emperor for 2,200 years
- Chaka Salt Lake — China's "Mirror of the Sky" at 3,100m elevation
- Mogao Caves & Crescent Moon Spring — Silk Road treasures hidden in the Gobi Desert
- Zhangye Danxia — The rainbow-coloured mountains that look painted by nature
Why This Tour
"This itinerary is the one we recommend to first-time visitors who want to see China's greatest hits — but without the crowds. It spans the country's heartland from east to far west, blending imperial history with otherworldly natural wonders. Every transfer is by high-speed rail or private vehicle, so you travel comfortably between worlds."
