Silk Road Attractions
Following in the footsteps of the caravans along this ancient trade route, you will pass through numerous cultural relics and historical sites across China's vast west areas:
Xian
Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum: Terra cotta Warriors and Horses Museum is located about 1.5 km east of Emperor Qinshi Huang's Mausoleum. In the early spring of 1974, a number of peasants accidentally discovered some ancient bronze weapons and pieces of broken terra cotta armored warriors.read more
The Big Wild Goose Pagoda: Situated in the Da Ci'en Temple, about four kilometers from the urban center, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda is one of the most famous Buddhist pagodas in China. The Pagoda was built in the Tang Dynasty to collect Buddhist scriptures. Although it is worn by wind and rain, the architecture is well preserved. . read more
Luoyang
The Longmen Grottoes : is located at the Yihe River bank, some 12 kilometers from ancient Luoyang city, about 30 minutes’ drive. It is one of the three most important Buddhist sculptures and carvings in China. read more
White Horse Temple: Located at the 12 kilometers east of Luoyang city, the White Horse Temple is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in China and is renowned as the cradle of Chinese Buddhism..read more
Gansu
The Suspended Wall : is a part of the Great Wall. The wall here was built on the ridge with the gradient of 45 degrees. It is high in the air and it looks as if it fell down from the top of the hill. So people refer to this section of the Great Wall as the "Suspended Wall". read more
Mogao Grotto : commonly named Thousand-Buddha Caves, and praised as "a glittering pearl that adorns the Silk Road", are the most famous grottoes in China. . read more
Xinjiang
Heavenly Lake: Nestling high in the Tianshan Mountain, 115 kilometers west of Urumqi, the superlative beautiful Tianchi Lake lies 1980 meters above sea level and is hemmed in by the towering snow-capped Bagda Peak..read more
Gaochang Ruins is the largest city ruin in west China. The site served as the economical and religious center of Asia is located 40 kilometers from the Turpan City, at the north bank of the Aiding Lake and to the south of the Flaming Mountain. .read more









