Uncover the treasures of the famous Silk Route and witness the great clash of cultures on these ancient crossroads. This special itinerary not only takes in the markets, museums, monuments, and Buddhist and Islamic sites that make this region so magical � it delves deep into the heart of the Silk Road and ventures to where few other trips do. Head into the Taklamakan Desert � China�s �Death Valley� � and the high Pamir mountains, break bread and share stories with Uyghur, Tajik and Kyrgyz folk in their homes, and marvel at ancient ruins in remote desert locations on this incredible journey through the past and China s modern present.
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