Silk Road Civilization & Sustainable Development Study Tour

Destinations: Xi’an, Lanzhou, Dunhuang

Tour Features:

This in-depth Silk Road academic route runs from Xi'an through Lanzhou to Dunhuang. Students trace the ancient Eurasian trade routes, study cross-cultural exchange, desert ecology and modern green energy development. It combines world heritage sites, university academic exchange, new energy enterprise visit and traditional handcraft workshop. Perfect for history, archaeology, global studies and environmental majors.

Arrival gateway: Xi'an XIY.

Highlights

1. Xi’an: Terracotta Army, Ancient City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda
2. Lanzhou: Yellow River culture, Gansu Provincial Museum
3. Dunhuang: Mogao Grottoes, Mingsha Mountain & Crescent Moon Spring
4. University Visit: Xi’an International Studies University, Silk Road themed seminar with university scholars
5. Enterprise Visit: New green energy enterprise (solar / clean energy), sustainability & carbon neutrality lecture
6. Cultural activities: Chinese Calligraphy & mural painting simulation workshop + Dumpling making class
7. Group PBL project: Ancient Silk Road cultural exchange vs modern Belt & Road sustainable development

Who is this program for

Ages 17–22, senior high and university students majoring in world history, archaeology, global studies & environmental sustainability. Requires moderate fitness for desert and long-distance travel.

Package Includes

✅ Airport pick-up & drop-off (Xi'an XIY)
✅ Pre-booked domestic high-speed trains & private ground transport
✅ Twin-share accommodation, all scheduled meals
✅ Heritage site tickets, university & enterprise entry
✅ English-speaking academic guide, scholar lectures, handcraft materials
✅ Travel insurance, study tour certificate, 24/7 first-aid support
❌ International airfare, visa fees, personal shopping, single room supplement

Itinerary:

Day1 Arrival Xi'an, welcome briefing & Silk Road intro lecture. Overnight Xi'an

Day2 Terracotta Army archaeological study. Overnight Xi'an

Day3 Xi'an city wall cycling & Big Wild Goose Pagoda visit. Overnight Xi'an

Day4 University visit, scholar seminar, calligraphy workshop. Overnight Xi'an

Day5 | Green energy enterprise visit, sustainability lecture. Overnight Xi'an

Day6 Train to Lanzhou. Yellow River & Gansu Provincial Museum tour. Overnight Lanzhou

Day7 Lanzhou city exploration, dumpling making workshop. Overnight Lanzhou

Day8 Ground transfer to Zhangye, Danxia landform field study. Overnight Zhangye

Day9 Travel onward to Dunhuang, desert safety briefing. Overnight Dunhuang

Day10 Mogao Grottoes guided tour & mural simulation workshop. Mingsha Mountain sunset. Overnight Dunhuang

Day11 Group research presentation, closing ceremony, certificates & farewell dinner. Return to Xi'an. Overnight Xi'an

Day12 Transfer to Xi'an XIY airport for departure