The rugged Mingsha Sand Dunes in Dunhuang.
Camels are the main form of transport.
The Silk Road has been an intrigue to the west since the 3 rd century BC, when Alexander the Great from Macedonia visited the banks of the Jelum River in what is now Pakistan. In the 14 th Century, Marco Polo journeyed along the length of the silk road, in its entirety. We invite you to follow in the footsteps of these great explorers, to visit a region rich in history, to cross what were until very recently forbidden borders, and to experience the wide variety of thriving cultures and arts. The extremes of geography and geology you will encounter are surprising and wondrous in themselves. Additionally, we feel that this tour offers a rare opportunity to learn about a unique part of the world at a very good value.