For travellers who want to go deeper — from Beijing and Xi'an all the way west to the Silk Road oasis of Dunhuang, where desert, history and Buddhist art meet.
Trip highlights
- The Great Wall and Forbidden City in Beijing.
- The Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an.
- The Mogao Grottoes — a UNESCO treasure.
- Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent Lake.
Day-by-day itinerary
Days 1–3 — Beijing
Arrival, Great Wall, Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven.
Days 4–5 — Xi'an
High-speed rail, Terracotta Army and the City Wall.
Days 6–7 — Dunhuang
Fly west to Dunhuang. Visit the Mogao Grottoes with an expert.
Days 8–9 — Desert landscapes
Singing Sand Dunes, Crescent Lake and a desert sunset.
Days 10–12 — Return & departure
Return via Xi'an or Lanzhou with a relaxed finale.
Good to know
Fully customisable — add Chengdu, Zhangjiajie or extend along the Silk Road. Private throughout.