15 Days Silk Road & Tibet Adventure

Tour Overview

Two of the world's greatest travel experiences in one journey. Begin on the ancient Silk Road through Xi'an, Dunhuang, and Kashgar — then board the world's highest railway to Tibet. Walk through the Potala Palace, stand before Everest Base Camp, and witness monks debating at Sera Monastery. From the golden deserts of the Taklamakan to the snowy peaks of the Himalayas — this is the adventure of a lifetime.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

• 1Day

  Arrive in Xi'an

  Airport pickup, hotel check-in. Evening stroll through the Muslim Quarter and Bell Tower square. Welcome dinner featuring Xi'an's famous dumpling banquet.

  🏨 Xi'an 4★🍴 D
• 2Day

  Xi'an — Terracotta Warriors

  Full morning at the Terracotta Warriors — 8,000 life-sized soldiers guarding China's first emperor. Afternoon bike ride on the ancient City Wall (14 km loop). Visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda.

  🏨 Xi'an 4★🍴 B/L
• 3Day

  Xi'an → Dunhuang (Flight)

  Morning flight to Dunhuang. Afternoon at the Dunhuang Museum for Silk Road context. Evening camel ride at Singing Sand Dunes to watch the sunset.

  🏨 Dunhuang 4★🍴 B/L
• 4Day

  Dunhuang — Mogao Caves

  Full morning at the Mogao Caves — 1,000 years of Buddhist art in 492 grottoes. Afternoon at Crescent Moon Spring and sand boarding on the dunes.

  🏨 Dunhuang 4★🍴 B/L
• 5Day

  Dunhuang → Turpan (High-speed train)

  Morning train to Turpan (4 hrs). Afternoon visit to Jiaohe Ancient City — one of the world's best-preserved earthen cities. Grape Valley tasting.

  🏨 Turpan 4★🍴 B/L
• 6Day

  Turpan — Flaming Mountains & Karez

  Morning at the Flaming Mountains and Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves. Tour the ancient Karez irrigation tunnels. Visit Emin Minaret.

  🏨 Turpan 4★🍴 B/L
• 7Day

  Turpan → Urumqi ✈ Kashgar

  Drive to Urumqi, visit the Xinjiang Museum to see the Tarim mummies. Afternoon flight to Kashgar. Evening tea at a 100-year-old teahouse.

  🏨 Kashgar 4★🍴 B/L
• 8Day

  Kashgar — Sunday Market & Karakoram

  Experience the legendary Sunday Bazaar. Drive the Karakoram Highway to Karakul Lake for jaw-dropping views of Muztagh Ata (7,546m).

  🏨 Kashgar 4★🍴 B/L
• 9Day

  Kashgar ✈ Xining — Qinghai-Tibet Railway

  Morning flight to Xining. Free afternoon to acclimatize. Evening: board the legendary Qinghai-Tibet Railway — the world's highest train journey begins!

  🚆 Overnight Train🍴 B
• 10Day

  On the Roof of the World — Arrive Lhasa

  Wake up crossing the Tibetan Plateau at 5,000m. Views of snow-capped peaks, yaks, and turquoise lakes. Arrive in Lhasa afternoon. Rest and acclimatize.

  🏨 Lhasa 4★🍴 D
• 11Day

  Lhasa — Potala Palace & Jokhang Temple

  The big day. Morning at the Potala Palace — 1,000 rooms, 13 stories, the spiritual heart of Tibet. Afternoon at Jokhang Temple, Tibet's holiest shrine. Join pilgrims on the Barkhor kora.

  🏨 Lhasa 4★🍴 B/L
• 12Day

  Lhasa — Sera & Drepung Monasteries

  Morning at Drepung Monastery — once the world's largest monastery housing 10,000 monks. Afternoon at Sera Monastery to witness the famous monk debates — a centuries-old tradition.

  🏨 Lhasa 4★🍴 B/L
• 13Day

  Lhasa → Yamdrok Lake → Gyantse

  Drive over the Kamba La Pass (4,794m) for the first breathtaking view of Yamdrok Lake — one of Tibet's three holy lakes. Continue to Gyantse, visit Pelkor Chode Monastery.

  🏨 Gyantse 3★🍴 B/L/D
• 14Day

  Gyantse → Shigatse — Tashilhunpo Monastery

  Drive to Shigatse, Tibet's second city. Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, seat of the Panchen Lama. The giant Maitreya Buddha statue (26m) is awe-inspiring.

  🏨 Shigatse 4★🍴 B/L/D
• 15Day

  Depart Lhasa

  Drive back to Lhasa Airport along the Yarlung Tsangpo River. Farewell to the roof of the world. 再见!

  🍴 B

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