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8www.noble-caledonia.co.ukANCIENT CHINA BY PRIVATE TRAINA JOURNEY BETWEEN BEIJING & URUMQIABOARD THE GOLDEN EAGLE SILK ROAD EXPRESS20TH SEPTEMBER TO 2ND OCTOBER 2026*; 1ST TO 13TH APRIL & 10TH TO 22ND SEPTEMBER 2027Here is a remarkable journey through the heart of ancient China, where history, culture, and natural beauty converge on an extraordinary route aboard the Golden Eagle Silk Road Express. This exclusive itinerary traverses a captivating landscape of Imperial capitals, desert oases, and ancient cities, transporting guests through Beijing, Xi%u2019an, Dunhuang, Hotan, Kashgar, and beyond. Along the way, you will encounter the awe-inspiring Terracotta Warriors, walk the revered Great Wall, and explore the majestic Mogao Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site adorned with exquisite Buddhist art. On board the Golden Eagle Silk Road Express, experience unparalleled luxury with spacious en-suite cabins, world-class cuisine, and refined service. From the floor-to-ceiling windows of the observation car, take in sweeping vistas of China%u2019s diverse landscapes, from the verdant valleys surrounding Xi%u2019an to the ethereal sands of the Gobi Desert. At each stop, the expert guides will bring each site to life, sharing tales of emperors, traders, and pilgrims who once journeyed along these fabled paths. This meticulously planned journey promises to be a luxurious and enriching adventure into China%u2019s timeless heritage.GujratShemonaikhaUlaan-UulBuyant-UhaaYumenPingliangAnxiMinxianYishanAnshunZunyiHuaibeiLuanFuyangAnqingNyingchiXiningQuiemoTachengFuyunKaramayHanzhongBaojiHanchengXinzhouChangzhiAnluYichangGuangshuiJingmenZhuzhouYongzhouChenzhouZhijiangChangdeShaoyangPanzhihuaGuangyuanLuzhouZhanyiZhaotangLijiangYuxiDaliHunanghuaLinqingKaifengXuchangPingdingshanXinyangNanyangDezhouLinchuanJianGanzhouJiujiangShuyangWuhaiWuyuanErenhotJiningManzhouliXilinhotJorhatDibrugarhBalqashSharAyakozUshtobeUdaipurBurylbaytalSitapurFatehpurFaizabadRampurBareillyAligarhDehra DunSiliguriMuzaffarpurGwaliorRangpurMyitkyinaLahoreKathmanduUlaanbaatarZhangyeTianshuiGuilinLupanshuiGuiyangChongqingHefeiSuzhouShaoguanXigazeShacheYiningAltayYulinWuhanXiangfanYueyangChengduNanchangHohhotBaotouChifengSemeyLucknowPatnaThimphuNagchuLhasaShiheziHamiKorlaMaralbeshiZharkentShuOtarAlmatyBalykchyBishkekOlgiyDund-UsUlaangomTsetserlegBayankhongorHodrogoBulganMandalgoviArvayheerMoronDalandzadgadAlxa ZuoqiBayan OboYinchuanQarqaralyUrzharSarqanZaysanLinxiaDulanSrinagarGorakhpurBaglungTezpurGyangzeDanbaKohimaGilgitFulinGyeguQamdoShillongTongchuanJiexiuShouzhouDatongWanxianDeyangNeijiangYibinHuizeAnkangMianyangXichangIslamabadTangula Pass5072mLongxiLuoyangWuweiLanzhouJiayuguanShijianzhuangJinchangAksuKuqaSiachenGlacierGOBIDESERTAltaiMountainsTaklimakanDesertLakeBalkhashLakeIssyk-KulZaysanLakeQinghai HuNam CoDunhuangGolmudHotanXi%u2019anKashgarTurpanUrumqiBeijingAFGHANISTANBHUTANINDIAINDIAKAZAKHSTANKYRGYZSTANMYANMARMONGOLIANEPALCHINATAJIKISTANTIBETJOURNEY HIGHLIGHTSExplore the Mogao Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its ancient Buddhist art. This %u2018Cave of a Thousand Buddhas%u2019 is a spiritual oasis that has inspired pilgrims and artists for centuries.Witness the Apak Khoja Tomb, considered the holiest Muslim site in Xinjiang.Visit the awe-inspiring Terracotta Army %u2013 a life-sized army of soldiers, chariots, and horses, buried with China%u2019s First Emperor to protect him in the afterlife. This UNESCO site, often hailed as the Eighth Wonder of the World, offers a mesmerising insight into ancient Chinese beliefs and artistry.Learn the ancient tradition of hand-weaving exquisite silk and carpets at the Atlas Silk and Carpet Workshop.Delight in an authentic Tang Dynasty dinner, where the ambiance is enhanced by a captivating performance of traditional music and dance, evoking the grandeur of ancient Xi%u2019an.