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A 2-Week Adventure Through China’s Silk Road 🏜️🚆

#chinatravelitinerary Exploring China’s Silk Road for two weeks is an unforgettable journey through ancient trade routes, breathtaking landscapes, and diverse cultures. From the Rainbow Mountains to the edge of Afghanistan, here’s a guide to an epic adventure. Zhangye’s Rainbow Mountains 🌈🏔️ Start in Zhangye Danxia National Park, where the mountains look like they’ve been painted in streaks of red, yellow, and blue. The colors are most vivid at sunrise or sunset, so get your camera ready! 📸✨ China’s “Grand Canyon” – Kuqa’s Tianshan Gorge 🏜️ Head to Kuqa in Xinjiang to see Tianshan Grand Canyon, a maze of towering red rock formations. Walk through the narrow passages, and you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into another world. Wear good shoes—some parts are sandy and uneven! 🚶♂️ The Road to Afghanistan 🇨🇳➡️🇦🇫 Close to Kashgar, the Karakoram Highway leads toward Afghanistan. Driving here feels surreal—snow-capped mountains, turquoise lakes, and vast, open landscapes. Don’t miss Tashkurgan, an ancient stone city where you can meet Tajik locals and experience their culture. 🏔️🚗 This trip through China’s Silk Road is full of history, adventure, and jaw-dropping scenery. If you love off-the-beaten-path travel, this is an experience you won’t forget! 🚀
Posted: Mar 5, 2025
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