{"product_id":"silk-road-explorer-where-civilizations-meet","title":"Silk Road Explorer: Where Civilizations Meet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFollow ancient exchange routes through archaeology, faith, landscape, food, and the modern logistics that make western China accessible today.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy this journey\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Silk Road is not one road or one civilization. It is a moving conversation between empires, merchants, artists, religions, deserts, oases, and people who still live along its traces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eJourney at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoute:\u003c\/strong\u003e Xi’an, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 days \/ 11 nights\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom:\u003c\/strong\u003e USD 8,500 per person\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePreferred stays\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreferred stays: The Ritz-Carlton Xi’an or Grand Hyatt Xi’an; a premium desert or boutique property in Dunhuang; and carefully selected five-star or design-led stays in Turpan and Urumqi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIndicative shoulder-season starting price for two adults sharing, excluding international flights, visas and personal expenses. Final price depends on dates, room category, availability and confirmed inclusions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDaily itinerary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDay 1 — Arrive in Xi’an gently: recovery time, city orientation, and regional noodle welcome meal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDay 2 — Terracotta Army with specialist interpretation; restricted access subject to confirmation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDay 3 — Xi’an city wall, then high-speed rail west as contemporary China in motion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDay 4 — Zhangye Danxia with sunrise photography support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDay 5 — Jiayuguan and the western edge of the Ming world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDay 6 — Dunhuang and the threshold of the desert.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDay 7 — Mogao Caves through the digital centre and cave visit, with expert interpretation subject to availability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDay 8 — Mingsha Shan, camel route, sunset meal, and astronomy where conditions allow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDay 9 — Turpan vineyards and local food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDay 10 — Jiaohe, karez water systems, and oasis engineering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDay 11 — Flaming Mountains, regional museum or cultural conversation, and farewell dinner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDay 12 — Departure from Urumqi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSignature moments\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eArchaeology interpretation, Danxia photography, Mogao expertise, desert astronomy, an oasis-hosted meal, and high-speed rail as contemporary China in motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIncluded service\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrivate vehicle and transfers, quality hotels or luxury desert camp, English-speaking specialist guide, selected meals, photography support where requested, planning, and on-trip assistance. VIP and restricted access require confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest for travelers comfortable with long distances and multiple climates; no forced shopping; permits, flights, and access must be reconfirmed; private version recommended for Dragon Journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a private journey designed around your dates, pace, accommodation preferences and interests. Your travel designer will confirm availability and create the final itinerary before booking.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragon Journey East","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43128096653410,"sku":null,"price":8500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/6490\/3266\/files\/10-silk-road-explorer.png?v=1784347841","url":"https:\/\/www.gotochina.top\/products\/silk-road-explorer-where-civilizations-meet","provider":"龙游东方","version":"1.0","type":"link"}