Where does the Silk Road start and what route does our journey follow?

The Silk Road traditionally began in Xi’an, the ancient capital of the Han and Tang dynasties and the eastern starting point of the historic Silk Road.

From Xi’an, the ancient trade routes extended west through the famous Hexi Corridor, passing important Silk Road cities such as Zhangye, Jiayuguan, and Dunhuang, before continuing across Central Asia toward Persia (modern Iran) and eventually reaching the Mediterranean world.

Although the Silk Road included many routes across Asia, one of the most historic sections was the Land Silk Road through the Hexi Corridor.

Our journey follows this classic Silk Road route, starting in Xi’an, traveling west through Zhangye, Jiayuguan, and Dunhuang, and continuing into Xinjiang, where travelers can experience the dramatic landscapes and cultures that once connected East and West.