China · SILK ROAD TOURS
The 9 best silk road tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there.
8-day Silk Road trip from Dunhuang to Zhangye with Mogao Caves, Jiayuguan Pass, Danxia colors, hotel stays, meals, and airport transfers.
“This is very excellent trip. I enjoy it very much. The tour guide is excellent. He is very well organized, considerate, and makes everyone feel very comfortable.”
Private 3-day Silk Road tour in Dunhuang with Mogao, Yulin, Yangguan, Yumen, Crescent Moon Pool, hotel pickup, lunches, admissions.
“The trip was awesome, exceeds my expectation. Our tour guide Lily was the best. Very knowledgeable and attentive.”
Private Silk Road day in Dunhuang: Mogao Caves, Singing Sand Mountain, Crescent Moon Pool and Shazhou Night Market, with hotel pickup.
“Had a great tour in Dunhuang in November 2025. Visited Mogao Caves and Singing Dunes. Guide was very kind and knowledgeable. Fully recommended.”
Private Turpan day trip from Urumqi with Bezeklik Caves, Gaochang ruins, Emin Minaret and Karez irrigation, lunch included.
“Guide can explain in very clear English, car was new and comfortable. Lunch and other services were nice. Recommended!”
Private Dunhuang day tour to Mogao Grottoes, Singing Dunes and Crescent Moon Spring with hotel pickup, lunch, entrance fees, and guide.
“The Mogao Grottoes are amazing. The dunes for a hike is also great. So much history. The tour can be done by yourself as long as you get tickets ahead of time. For English speakers I had to wait for an hour to gather other ex pats, but the tour was great with only a few people. The guide for the caves was very knowledgeable. I chose the 8 caves option.”
Private 12-hour Urumqi to Turpan tour with English guide, Uyghur lunch, Gaochang ruins, Bezklik caves, Emin Minaret, and Karez.
One full day in Dunhuang with Mogao Grottoes, Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent Moon Spring, plus the Silk Road stage show.
“Really enjoyed DunHuang, and having this tour was a huge plus getting to know the city. The tour guide was friendly, the sites were nice, and the logistics were pretty effortless”
Half day guided visit to Dunhuang’s Mogao Grottoes with two digital films, timed entry, and 8 caves, including pickup.
“The monument is overprotected by the chinese authorities and the guide doesn't show you the most impressive caves.You will manage to see maybe 5-6 from the initial 8 proposed and that with a lot of rush.Theoretically you could hirRead more”
Private Gold Medal guide tour in Dunhuang, Yumen Pass and Yangguan, 10 hours with pickup and mobile tickets for up to 10 people.
“Dunhuang was a truly magical setting. The magnificent sand dunes surrounding the city on the horizon combined with the extremely rich and unique history and culture of the area makes it truly one of the most special places in China and the world.”
Pick a landmark, a landscape or a meal, and start the trip there.
