How to plan a Silk Road trip - A Complete Guide

When travelling on silk road, you are not travelling on a road but roving the countries and regions, traversing the mountains and deserts, exploring the architectural sites and history of trade. It is a network of routes webbing China, Kyrgyzstan and other countries. Kyrgyz guided tours is a travel guide in Kyrgyzstan which aids you in planning the Silk Road  journey from Kyrgyzstan to China in 16 days. It is one of the top-notch silk road tour operators with a collection of professional guides, tour managers and local hosts creating adventure and recreation in the trip. They make sure to keep the travellers safe and sound by guiding them about do’s and don'ts on the way.

Let’s take a look at the Silk Road Destination offered by this company:

  • The expedition starts by reaching Bishek, capital city of Kyrgyzstan which hosts Ala-Too mountains , Ala Archa National Park, Osh market Opera and Ballet Theatre, Fine ArtMuseum, etc. 


  • Next stop is at Shamshy Gorge, a place of mountains and forests. 


  • Along the northern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake, is the Cholpon-Ata, where cultural complex and Petroglyphs museum reveal the old and cultural aspect of this place. 


  • Picturesque and elegant, Karakol has mosques, museums and lakes. 


  • On the way from Karakol to Kochkor, seven red stone mountains and Broken Hurt mountains and a waterfall in the Kok-Jaiyk are what one can’t get enough of.  


  • In the highest alpine Son-Kul Lake, nomadic culture is still alive.


  • The journey from Son-Kul Lake to Tash-Rabat has panaromic views of mountains and lush greenery.


  • Naryn, surrounded by the Tien-Shan mountains, is 145 km away from Son-Kul lake.


  • Torugart Pass is a mountain pass in the Tian Shan mountain range and is one of border crossings between Kyrgyzstan and China. 


  • Kashgar is an oasis city in China. In the Sunday Bazaar of Kashgar, the main attractions are goods such as spices, pashmina, fur clothes and animals such as goats, sheep, cattle etc.


  • The journey from Kashgar to Turfan is done by flight via Urumqi. Turfan is an ancient stop on silk road and is one of the cities below sea level. Known for grapes, this city showcases local folk singing and dancing performances by artists.


  • When in Urumqi, one must visit Gaochang ancient city ruins, Astana tombs underground and Bezilik Budda Caves. Relaxement in grape valley is what this ancient major hub of silk road offers to travellers. Bird view of the whole city of Urumqi can be seen on the top of Rd Hill. Red Hill Park, Historical Museum, Grand Xinjiang International Baazar, Minority streets are the places to visit in this city.


Stop worrying and start travelling-

Kyrgyz guided tours is a team of tour guides who are professional and will take care of your comfort and need. The road is not easy to travel. Long road journeys, flights, border formalities aare hectic but they are worth the lifetime experience you gain. You may feel foreign while roving but a good guide or host will make sure that you feel accommodated. When on silk road, you are more of a traveller and less of a tourist. Some safaris may be tricky for you. The passion to see historical routes and traditions will keep you going.


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