China Silk Road
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Updated 4/30/08

China Silk Road Expedition -Two tours
September 30 - October 21, 2008

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April 21 - May 12, 2009

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September 30 - October 21, 2008
22 Days • $4990 from San Francisco via Air China

Caravan bells jangled for over a thousand years. From Chang’an, China’s ancient capital of eleven dynasties, the mystical Silk Road stretched to the shores of the Mediterranean. Along the fabled trade route, silk, spices, tea, precious metals, ivory and textiles made the journey in about a year and a half. But more, the Silk Road was an exchange of culture between the Oriental and Occidental civilizations, carrying major religions, literature, art and technological advances. Colorful characters such as Italy’s Marco Polo and China’s Xuanzhuang Monk left romantic tales to add luster to its history. Today the Silk Road is being revitalized and is increasingly becoming once again a channel of friendly economic and cultural exchange between China and the rest of the world. Our 22-day tour spans the portion of the northern route from Kashgar to Chang’an, today’s Xi’an.

Would you like to view our photo album of the 2006 tour by Helga Berry?

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You will need to use Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the album. Click the Download Acrobat Reader link at left.

Exclusive Features
  • Escorted throughout China by Elaine Qian and local English-speaking guides
  • Round-trip trans-Pacific airfare via Air China
  • Airfare, motorcoach & rail transportation within China. Soft sleepers in train
  • Carefully selected hotels with private bath, rating two (where best available) to five stars
  • ALL meals in China with American breakfast (where available), standard Chinese lunches and dinners (6-8 dishes with soup and fruit)
  • Price based on 15 participants
  • Extensive sightseeing per itinerary
  • All hotel taxes, service charges and gratuities to porters and waiters
  • Tips to drivers and local guides
  • Group transfers on scheduled tour
  • Pre-trip study material
  • Flight bag, luggage strap and document wallet


April 21 - May 12, 2009
22 Days from San Francisco

Caravan bells jangled for over a thousand years. From Chang’an, China’s ancient capital of eleven dynasties, the mystical Silk Road stretched to the shores of the Mediterranean. Along the fabled trade route, silk, spices, tea, precious metals, ivory and textiles made the journey in about a year and a half. But more, the Silk Road was an exchange of culture between the Oriental and Occidental civilizations, carrying major religions, literature, art and technological advances. Colorful characters such as Italy’s Marco Polo and China’s Xuanzhuang Monk left romantic tales to add luster to its history. Today the Silk Road is being revitalized and is increasingly becoming once again a channel of friendly economic and cultural exchange between China and the rest of the world. Our 22-day tour spans the portion of the northern route from Kashgar to Chang’an, today’s Xi’an.

Would you like to view our photo album of the 2006 tour by Helga Berry?

Click Here

You will need to use Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the album. Click the Download Acrobat Reader link at left.

Exclusive Features
  • Escorted throughout China by Elaine Qian and local English-speaking guides
  • Round-trip trans-Pacific airfare via Air China
  • Airfare, motorcoach & rail transportation within China. Soft sleepers in train
  • Carefully selected hotels with private bath, rating two (where best available) to five stars
  • ALL meals in China with American breakfast (where available), standard Chinese lunches and dinners (6-8 dishes with soup and fruit)
  • Price based on 10 participants
  • Extensive sightseeing per itinerary
  • All hotel taxes, service charges and gratuities to porters and waiters
  • Tips to drivers and local guides
  • Group transfers on scheduled tour
  • Pre-trip study material
  • Flight bag, luggage strap and document wallet

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