SILK ROAD BIKING ITINERARY
Trip Length: 11 days/10 nights
Start/Finish: Shanghai/Beijing
For those who see travel not just as a journey for the five
senses, but one for the soul as well, the history-laden Silk
Road in western China will over-deliver. The ancient Silk Road
consisted of a network of trade routes that totalled over 9,000
miles, linking Imperial China to Rome.
B&R’s route winds through stunning mountain ranges, deserts,
prairies and basins. You will experience unprecedented access to
the Silk Road’s most famous elements as well as its best-kept
secrets. We’ve designed an itinerary that takes us from busy
cities to remote desert, with the opportunity for deep cultural
exposure. This is indeed an epic journey.
Trip Highlights:
- Travel by plane to ensure you see the very best of this
expansive and diverse region
- Bike poplar-lined roads in the shadow of the Flaming
Mountains, a towering bluff of red limestone cliffs
- Enjoy unprecedented access to sights and venues that
have survived thousands of years of both a rich and
turbulent history, including the caves of Dunhuang and
Xi’an’s famous Terracotta Warriors
- Cycle to Uyghur villages where Westerners, especially on
bikes, are rarely seen
- Haggle over the price of carpets, gold, spices and, of
course, silk – you can’t help but feel part of Kashgar’s
timelessness
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Accommodations:
Hyatt Regency Xi’an
The Hyatt Regency is the best hotel in Xi’an, boasting
modern amenities and a great downtown location. Our rooms are on
the Regency Club level, which allows us to relax in the private
lounge and enjoy quiet breakfasts and evening drinks.
Silk Road Hotel, Dunhuang
The Silk Road Hotel is built to reflect the traditional
fortresses that at one time lined the trading routes. In colour,
style and character, it blends comfortably into the landscape.
It offers charm, simple hospitality and a little romance. The
rooms and amenities are not luxurious by Western standards.
There is a spa that offers traditional Chinese massages and a
restaurant that, though basic, provides an introduction to the
uncomplicated pleasures of western Chinese cuisine.
Sheraton Hotel, Urumqi
The Sheraton is the best and newest hotel in Urumqi, with
spacious and comfortable rooms. The hotel caters primarily to
business travellers. It is large and busy, but centrally located
in a vibrant part of the city.
Xizhou Hotel, Turpan
The Xizhou Hotel is a comfortable, modern hotel conveniently
located downtown. The rooms are simple but clean, and the staff
are friendly but have a limited command of English.
Barony Hotel, Kashgar
This 3-star hotel is conveniently situated within walking
distance of the famous Kashgar market.
The Peninsula Palace, Beijing
Recently refurbished from top to bottom, the Peninsula Palace
was rated China’s top hotel by Travel & Leisure in 2005. We know
why! One block away from Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden
City, its location is fantastic, as are its rooms, amenities,
and buffet breakfast.
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DATES & RATES |
2008 Departure:
May 10 - 20, 2008
Trip Length: 11 days/ 10 Nights
Price per Person from: $9,995
Single Supplement: $700
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