The ancient trading route known as the "Silk Road" is a kaleidoscope of cultures, scenery and lifestyles with amazing sites almost every mile along its way.  Commencing in Xian, which historically had always been the eastern extremity of the old trade route, we visit the UNESCO listed Terracotta Warriors, We also visit the city wall and Big Goose Pagoda . From Xian we fly to Urumqi, the capital of the Xinjiang Autonomous Region, where we drive to Turpan. Our next flight is to Dunhuang an oasis in the Gobi desert before fly back to Xian. By travelling in this way, utilising local flights to cover the longer distances, we are able to bring you a true Silk Road adventure whilst reducing the amount of time spent travelling. 

HIGHLIGHTS
    
     Beijing : Tiananmen Square , Forbidden City , Great Wall ( Mutianyu ) , Temple of Heaven
     Urumqi : Heaven's Lake and Great Bazaar
     Turpan : Gaocheng City Ruins, Karez Well and Sugong Pagoda
Dunhuang  : Magao Grottos, Crescent Moon Spring and Humming Sandy Mountain
         Xian  : Terracotta Warriors, Big Goose Pagoda and Ancient City Wall