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We hold the #1 position among Silk Road-specialised tour operators on TripAdvisor, backed by hundreds of genuine traveller reviews.
Dunhuang Honghu Travel
Bespoke Luxury Silk Road Journeys
Travel the ancient Silk Road in refined comfort — private guides, five-star stays and journeys shaped entirely around you.
Endorsed & Featured By
Trusted by the World's Best Media
For over two decades, our Silk Road expertise has been recognised by the most respected names in travel and documentary television.
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Collaboration
National Geographic
National Geographic Collaboration
Back in 2007, we partnered with National Geographic US to film an original documentary series focused on the ancient Silk Road.
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Endorsement
Lonely Planet
Endorsed by Lonely Planet
Our company is featured in Lonely Planet guidebooks, cited as a trustworthy, professional local tour operator.
Documentary
Malaysian TV3
Malaysian TV-3 Documentary Project
We collaborated with Malaysia's TV3 network for the full-length Spice Route documentary series.
Featured Journeys
Handcrafted private tours to the most iconic corners of the Silk Road.
Xinjiang Tours
Classic Xinjiang Highlights
10 Days
From $2,480
Urumqi, Kashgar, Turpan and the Taklamakan desert in one grand loop
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Dunhuang Silk Road Tours
Dunhuang Buddhist Art & Desert Oasis
5 Days
From $1,380
Mogao Grottoes, Crescent Moon Lake and the Mingsha dunes
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Pamir Plateau Tours
Pamir Plateau Explorer
8 Days
From $2,150
Karakul Lake, Muztagh Ata and the Karakoram Highway
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Cross-Border Central Asia Tours
China-Kyrgyzstan Overland (Osh)
14 Days
From $3,420
Overland from Kashgar across the Torugart Pass to Osh
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Luxury Private Custom Tours
Bespoke Silk Road Private Journey
Fully Custom
On Request
A fully tailor-made Silk Road itinerary built around you
View DetailsDestinations
From the oasis towns of the Taklamakan to the roof of the world.
Why Travel With Us
Private & Personal
Your own guide, driver and vehicle on every journey — never a group coach.
Luxury Comfort
Five-star hotels, boutique stays and exclusive desert camps chosen for seniors.
Local Expertise
Three decades guiding the Silk Road, with deep connections in every oasis town.
24/7 Support
A dedicated in-country concierge is with you from planning to your return flight.
Traveller Stories
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Margaret & David
United Kingdom
“Flawless from start to finish. The private pace, the guides, the hotels — every detail was perfect.”
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James H.
United States
“Crossing the Pamir into Kyrgyzstan was the trip of a lifetime. Border formalities were handled entirely for us.”
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Elisabeth V.
Germany
“We felt genuinely cared for at every step, especially at altitude. A world-class, senior-friendly experience.”
Begin Your Silk Road Story
Tell us your dream and we will design a bespoke private journey around it.
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