About Us

Welcome to Silk Road Tours International Travel Service Co., Ltd

A family-run tour operator specializing in Silk Road adventures

Experience the authentic Silk Road with local experts who truly care about your journey

For the past 24 years, we’ve excelled at providing the most up-to-date travel information and exceptional travel service across the entire Silk Road—from Xi’an to Kashgar—and throughout the diverse regions of Xinjiang and Gansu Provinces.

Several guide books including Lonely Planet, Frommers and China’s Central Asia continue to mention our names as one of the most reliable tour operators in the country. Furthermore, our expertise has been trusted by major media partners, including National Geographic US and Malaysian Television, for collaborative Silk Road documentary projects in our region in 2007, 2010, and 2013.

Since the company was established in 2001, we’ve developed a unique reputation among travelers from different parts of the world. We are all locals with a unique understanding of the local life, cultures, customs and history of each ethnic group in our region and along the Silk Road. We all hold official tour guide licenses valid throughout China, and we strive to meet all of your possible demands.

Our Specialty

We have local partners in each city along the Silk Road and always use local tour guides. As locals from different parts of Silk Road China, we do our best to arrange your visit to be as close to the local life and culture as possible.

A traveler can only understand local life by visiting a local family and tasting the local foods of each different ethnic group along the Silk Road China. This is the best way to experience native life and culture in a limited time.

Our deep local connections ensure authentic experiences that go beyond typical tourist attractions, creating memories that last a lifetime.

Media Recognition & Trusted Reviews

From award-winning collaborations with National Geographic and TV3 to being ranked #1 on Tripadvisor and recommended by leading guidebooks like Lonely Planet

Global Media Partnerships

We have been the trusted local partner for international television productions, including Malaysia’s TV3, facilitating and guiding their acclaimed documentary series along the historic Silk Road routes within our region

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

Our expertise has been recognized on the world’s stage. We collaborated directly with National Geographic to produce the award-winning documentary “Lost in China with the Huchens Brothers,” which earned a prestigious Golden Medal at an international film festival.

Traveler-Endorsed Excellence

The true measure of our success comes from the feedback of our guests. We are honored to be consistently rated as the #1 tour operator in our region on Tripadvisor, a testament to the exceptional experiences we deliver

Trusted by Travel Authorities

Our reputation for reliability and depth of knowledge is affirmed by leading global guidebooks. We are proudly listed and recommended by authoritative publications such as Lonely Planet and Frommers.

Why Choose Us

There are many reasons why you should consider using our services to help organize your tour. When you choose our company, you will not only benefit from professional travel consulting services, but also receive exceptional travel experiences at highly competitive prices. Our travel experts design personalized tour itineraries to perfectly fit your needs and interests

We Are Professional

We’ve been providing high-quality sightseeing and adventure tours for over 24 years. We understand the traveler’s perspective and know how to listen as well as talk. Our first task is always to understand what you’re looking for, or if you’re unsure, to present options and critical factors to help you make the best decision.

We Are Local Experts

All our team members are locals from different parts of the Silk Road. We pride ourselves on our local knowledge, fun and social atmosphere, personal service, and high standards. As locals, we are the experts of our region and arrange your visit to be as close to local life and culture as possible. You’ll never feel like a foreigner with us

We Offer Best Service

“Best quality and satisfied customers mean repeat business.” We build our reputation through our customers. We have an old saying: ‘Bolmisang illik chiray, achmigin dokan-saray’ which means “if you are not friendly and smiley, don’t do any business.” Our team consists of welcoming professionals who love their work and enjoy pleasing clients.

Flexibility

“We make your tour as flexible as possible, ensuring you’re not restricted by a rigid itinerary. We tailor our services to meet your needs in terms of quality, time, and budget. No job is too small or too big, and we work closely with you from beginning to end

Personalized Approach

“We understand that each tour group and client has different requests, and we can alter our tour itinerary at any time according to your requirements. We consider every customer a unique individual with specific interests and needs.

No Forced Shopping

“We know some companies arrange shopping stops during tours in hidden ways. As a reputable and registered tour operator, we never break rules with forced shopping stops. Your time is valuable, and we respect it by focusing on authentic cultural experiences instead.