Silk Road Starter Route
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Silk Road Starter Route

A compact introduction to Silk Road storytelling through Xi’an and Dunhuang-inspired desert atmosphere.

Overview

What this route delivers

Ancient capital • Cave art • Desert views • Trade route history

Suggested flow

1

Days 1-3: Xi’an for Silk Road context and archaeology.

2

Days 4-6: Western China desert heritage extension planning block.

3

Day 7: Return via a major gateway city.

7 days

Indicative package range

$2,200 to $3,000