Along the Silk Road there are many world-class cultural heritages as well as stunning natural landscapes. Don’t miss these Silk Road attractions during your China tours.

Xian

Xian, an ancient and vibrant city, is a popular city. As one of the landmarks of Xi’an, the Ancient City Wall of Xi’an has witnessed the historical changes of the city. You can choose to ride a bicycle around the whole wall to feel the magnificence of the city and the thickness of history. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda is another famous attraction in Xi’an, with its long history of Buddhist architecture and beautiful garden landscape.

As one of the largest and most comprehensive history museums in China, the Shaanxi History Museum has a large collection of precious relics and is an important place to learn about the culture of the Silk Road. In the Tang West Market, you will see all kinds of buildings with exotic styles, such as ancient city walls and exquisite carvings.

Dunhuang

Dunhuang is another important city for China’s Silk Road tours. The Mogao Caves are World Heritage Sites with exquisite murals and sculptures and are a great place to learn about ancient Buddhist art. You can enjoy camel riding and sandboarding at Mingsha Mountain, providing an exhilarating and enjoyable experience. It is advisable to plan your visit in advance to catch either the sunrise or sunset, with the sunset atop the mountain being particularly breathtaking.

Urumqi

Urumqi is the capital of Xinjiang and a fascinating city to visit on your Xinjiang tours. Urumqi has witnessed the economic and cultural exchanges between the East and the West and is a place of multiculturalism. Xinjiang Museum is a witness to the history of Xinjiang and a treasure house of national culture. The International Grand Bazaar is full of stores and various specialties. Everywhere here is full of rich ethnic flavor, which makes us feel the hospitality and colorful life of Xinjiang people.

Zhangye

Zhangye was once a major trading town on the Silk Road, but now attracts countless tourists to explore with its unique Danxia landforms and deep cultural heritage. The landforms of the Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot are colorful and peculiar. The Mati Temple, built on a cliff, has a thousand-year-old grotto with exquisite statues of Buddha, a treasure of Buddhist art.

Lanzhou

Lanzhou not only has a deep cultural heritage, but is also a major town on the ancient Silk Road. On your Lanzhou Silk Road tour, you can visit the White Pagoda Temple, a cultural witness of the Silk Road. 

Zhongshan Bridge stands as a testament to the rich history of Lanzhou, and the spectacular view of spanning the Yellow River captures the awe of every visitor. As one of the earliest places in China to excavate colored pottery, the Gansu Provincial Museum displays many historical relics from Gansu.