Trans-Asia Express - China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan

Itinerary

Days 1-3 Beijing

Take a walk along the Great Wall.

Days 4-5 Xi'an

Visit the Terracotta Warriors and other ancient sights.

Day 6 Silk Road Railway

Make friends with local Uyghurs and watch the desert unfold on this ancient Silk Road train journey.

Days 7-8 Turpan

Flanked by the legendary Flaming Mountains, this lush oasis is still an important stop for thirsty travellers.

Days 9-10 Kashgar

Traders spill into town every Sunday for one of Asia's most exotic markets.

Day 11 Tash Rabat

The passage into Kyrgyzstan travels over the breathtaking Torugart Pass. Stay overnight in traditional yurts.

Day 12 Kochkor

Experience traditional Kyrgyz hospitality at a homestay.

Days 13-14 Lake Issyk Kul

Swim in the thermal waters of the world's second largest alpine lake.

Days 15-16 Bishkek/Chichkan Valley

Stroll through Kyrgyzstan's leafy capital before driving the spectacular mountain roads to Chichkan Valley.

Day 17 Osh

Explore 3,000 year old Osh and its oriental bazaar.

Days 18-19 Fergana/Tashkent

Visit the Garden of Uzbekistan, the verdant Fergana Valley.

Day 20 Khiva

Political intrigue and a flourishing slave trade once thrived in Khiva.

Days 21-22 Bukhara

Marvel at the minarets, mosques and medressas in this Silk Road destination.

Days 23-24 Samarkand

The evocative skyline of Samarkand is one of the most romantic in Central Asia.

Days 25-26 Tashkent

Narrow lanes, extravagant mosques and Soviet architecture give the Uzbek capital a multicultural feel.