Explore ancient wonders in Beijing, See the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, Follow the fabled Silk Road, Pick up a bargain at the Kashgar bazaar, Spend the night in a yurt, Admire palaces, mosques and mountains, Experience local hospitality in Central Asian home stays and guesthouses
Journey through the incredible heart of Central Asia - an area which is only just opening up to foreign travellers. From Beijing to the heartlands of Kyrgyzstan and exotic Uzbekistan, let the legends of the Silk Road come to life as you tread the ancient trading route that linked the mighty civilizations of the East and West.
Physical Rating: 3 Culture Shock Rating: 4 Accommodation: Hotels/guesthouses (14 nts), apartments (2 nts), yurts/homestays (5 nts), overnight trains (4 nts) Transportation: Plane, overnight & local train, public & private bus, taxi, metro, walking Trip Style: Intrepid Original Group Size: Maximum of 12 travellers per group Departure: Departure is guaranteed, subject to 4 people travelling Budget: Allow USD $400 for meals not included.
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Visit the Terracotta Warriors and other ancient sights.
Day 6
Silk Road Railway
Make friends with local Uyghurs and watch the desert unfold on this ancient Silk Road train journey.
Days 7-8
Turpan
Flanked by the legendary Flaming Mountains, this lush oasis is still an important stop for thirsty travellers.
Days 9-10
Kashgar
Traders spill into town every Sunday for one of Asia's most exotic markets.
Day 11
Tash rabat
The passage into Kyrgyzstan travels over the breathtaking Torugart Pass. Stay overnight in traditional yurts.
Day 12
Kochkor
Experience traditional Kyrgyz hospitality at a homestay.
Days 13-14
Lake Issyk Kul
Swim in the thermal waters of the world's second largest alpine lake.
Days 15-16
Bishkek/Chichkan Valley
Stroll through Kyrgyzstan's leafy capital before driving the spectacular mountain roads to Chichkan Valley.
Day 17
Osh
Explore 3,000 year old Osh and its oriental bazaar.
Days 18-19
Fergana/Tashkent
Visit the Garden of Uzbekistan, the verdant Fergana Valley.
Day 20
Khiva
Political intrigue and a flourishing slave trade once thrived in Khiva.
Days 21-22
Bukhara
Marvel at the minarets, mosques and medressas in this Silk Road destination.
Days 23-24
Samarkand
The evocative skyline of Samarkand is one of the most romantic in Central Asia.
Days 25-26
Tashkent
Narrow lanes, extravagant mosques and Soviet architecture give the Uzbek capital a multicultural feel.
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