China Old Silk Road & Tibet 2026

China Old Silk Road & Tibet

22 Captivating Days: Thu 16 April – Thu 7 May, 2026
Escorted from New Zealand by Mandy Page

Explore the Old Silk Road

Route of Merchants & Monks….

Retrace the overland journey of ancient traders and adventurers on a segment of the old Silk Road. Begin in Western China, in Kashgar, and go to the Livestock Market. Board a train heading east to Turpan – and travel to Dunhuang’s UNESCO-listed Mogao Caves, frescoed and carved with a thousand images of the Buddha.

Go to Xian, an ancient imperial capital and eastern departure point of the old Silk Road. See the Terracotta Warriors; 8,000 life-size terracotta soldiers that guarded the burial site of China’s first emperor.

Fly from Xian to Lhasa, Tibet. Explore the Tibetan Plateau on a splendid route that embraces the sacred cities of Gyantse and Shigatse, as well as Lhasa, “City of the Sun.”

0800 868 748 

(Mobile) 027 868 7488

info@toursdirect.co.nz

Tour Price

$19,870per person, twin share
$3,100 Partial Single Supplement

Early Booking  Discount: $500 per person, if you book by 30 October, 2025.

Inclusions:

Economy class airfare with Air China, Auckland to Beijing return.

Economy class airfares with Air China, from Beijing to Kashgar and Lhasa to Beijing.
Economy class airfares with China Eastern Airlines from Dunhuang to Xian and Xian to Lhasa.
All airline ticketable taxes and fuel surcharges.
Tibetan permit application.
Accommodation in 4-star and 5-star hotels.
19 breakfasts, 15 lunches and 12 dinners.
Bottled/purified water, juice or soda with included meals.
Land transportation by private coach.
Overnight Train: Kashgar – Turpan, soft sleeper class.
Day Train: Turpan – Liuyuan, economy class.
All sightseeing and excursions including entrance fees as per itinerary.
Baggage handling at hotels.
Local English-speaking guides at cities along the way.
Services of a Tour Manager in China and Tibet.
Assistance of your Tour Leader, Mandy Page.
Gratuities for Tour Manager, local guides and drivers.

China Tibet Map

Your Tour Leader: Mandy Page

Mandy Page

Mandy has led more than 60 tours for Tours Direct over the last 20 years, in all seven continents.

Believing that most of the delight of travel is in the journey, Mandy likes to make tours flexible for different levels of fitness and experience.

On a tour with Mandy, you can expect there will be variety and surprises.

She is interested in the arts and has an unquenchable fascination with ancient history and cultures. You’ll benefit from Mandy’s extensive travel experience and especially enjoy her infectious laughter.

What People Say About Mandy

Mandy more than met my expectations, which were set high from comments I had heard from people on other tours.

Much appreciated was her handling of the many changes in currencies when moving between the countries.

Mandy was great. I don’t know how she manages to juggle so much and still appear relaxed and in control. She more than “adequately met my expectations”

Mandy is a pro and excellent at looking after each individual in the group and making sure each person has the best experience possible. She was flexible and accommodating and very supportive

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