Step into the footsteps of ancient merchants on this 9-day Silk Road expedition, where history and stunning landscapes intertwine. Begin in Lanzhou, gateway to the Silk Road, where you’ll stroll along the Yellow River and visit the iconic White Pagoda Mountain. Travel to Wuwei, home to rare Han dynasty artifacts, before marveling at the otherworldly Zhangye Danxia Landform, a kaleidoscope of colorful rock formations sculpted by nature over millennia.

Stand in awe at Jiayuguan Pass, the formidable western terminus of the Great Wall, then immerse yourself in the oasis city of Dunhuang. Here, the legendary Mogao Caves unveil a treasure trove of Buddhist art, while the Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent Lake create a surreal desert mirage. The journey culminates in Xining, where Tibetan culture thrives amid the serene beauty of Qinghai Lake and Kumbum Monastery.