Travelling the Silk Road
Silk Road is one of the most popular destinations in China. Travel agencies have many tour operators offer tours in 2010 have been. So, where and why is it so popular?
Traditionally stretching of the silk road in Xi’an, central China and the Middle East or Europe. In fact, there are many routes, some of them in Moscow in northern India and Pakistan in the south. Like passengers in a time of Marco Polo – 13 Century – the ancient trade routes still exist, although that is the nature of products sold and the means changed. The reason the Silk Road begins / ends in Xi’an, the ancient capital of China and the local trade routes, often along the Yangtze Yellow rivers, which was set up, set to distribute products in China.
Today, many tourists start their trip in Beijing Silk Street. Imperial City, the Great Wall of China, and in many places is valid historical interest will be 3-5 days. Add to Cart “some time in the northern Chinese cuisine and are willing to test your perception of the Silk Road.
Directions.
Most international airlines fly to Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. There is no other choice but flights to and from the west of China and most of them are based on the provincial capital of Xinjiang, Urumqi.
China rail link in northern Mongolia, Hong Kong, Tibet, west of Moscow. For the more adventurous, there are few trains in Vietnam.
Bus access to / from Pakistan along the Karakoram Highway is available, although with the exception of November and April, when closed. Delays and inconvenience, something of this length will be ready. Pakistan needs to take seriously into consideration. We spent 12 days there is a wonderful journey end in 2007, but increased with the rise of the Taliban threat to the West dramatically.
Visas are required for access to China and I encourage advance.
Move
Popular passenger train in China, but still a vast network of buses. Of course, one can fly, but it would really take against the principal purpose of the visit to China – to people. Travelling by train is reliable, fast and convenient. “Soft” or cells of four or two on some routes bed are available or when you try to close the local department but not recommended if you are on a tight budget. You have to buy train tickets at the station crew to speak English. Schedules and options can be complex. Ask a travel agent with the experience to assist China.
Many companies offer tours along the Silk Road. Most of these use a combination of bus journeys by train. International companies are GAP, Peregrine, World Travel, Travel China. You can find them on Google. Some tours include a guide and leader of the darkness. Standards of hospitality and comfort are reflected in the price.
Another option is to take a tour of Chinese companies such as Xinjiang Urumqi Silk Road Adventures. Local guides are available on a daily basis or for a walk at all, very reasonable prices. Guided tours are to be registered in China.
If you go
China is a vast country with eight time zones. The climate is very different. Summer is hot and sticky, very cold winters, so the best months are in spring and autumn. Consult a good reference point for the temperature you can during your planned visit to try to give you the right dress.
Silk Road Highlights
To the best of a trip to the Silk Road should not be rushed. Allow a minimum distance of 14 days in addition to any room in Beijing. If you have another ten days and Uzbekistan:
The main attractions are:
Or, Xian’s Terracotta Army and other historical sites
O Xiahe Labrang monastery, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous
o Strong Museum Jiayuguan Great Wall of China
Dunhuang cigarette camel ride or two bumps in the dunes. Near the caves of Mogao Buddhist background of the desert mountains are surrounded in fire.
Oh, has an excellent regional Urumqi Young Museum. Two hours is the magnificent view of lakes in China, the Heavenly Lake. Here live and graze their herds Kazakh yurts and horses, sheep and goats. If you have time, until the evening you can experience the food and hospitality of the people.
O Turpan grapes are famous around him the ancient cities of Jiaohe and Gaochang, a thousand graves show Bezeklik groundwater systems Buddha called Karez Turfan the snow melts too much of the Tian Shan Mountains.
O Kashgar City Commercial route for thousands of years. Visit the old town, the famous market before it is destroyed by animals, while Sunday was dusty and great performance.
Or the extra time, the southernmost city of the Silk Road oasis of Khotan and interest you Arkande. This area is less visited, but there are interesting excursions such as camel safaris and hikes in the desert of Taklamakan. This area Uyghur people have a lot of interest mainly looking for something a little “different.
A short ride by train or plane, or you will run along the western border of China, then in the capital Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Here is a true pearl of the Silk Road, can be found in the old city of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva. Uzbekistan coach convenient and comfortable, even when the train west alternative.
If you are looking for a holiday with a difference, and that some adventurous “, then you should go on the Silk Road at the top of the list. It is safe and comfortable. And the most rewarding experience. Yes, there are challenges, but history can not , say when you get home to read your wonderful digital pictures of the highlights of this wonderful journey.
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