Northwest China · Shaanxi, Gansu, Ningxia, Qinghai and Xinjiang
Private journeys through Northwest China.
The Silk Road, desert caves and the Terracotta Army. Xi'an is the gateway and works as a short stay or as the first stop on a longer Silk Road route. Distances beyond it are large, so we plan flights or private drives carefully.
- 6Destinations we plan here
- PrivateYour own guide and driver
- Tailor-madeOr a Signature Journey where one exists
- In writingQuote confirmed before you pay
The region in brief
Private travel in Northwest China.
Northwest China is the old Silk Road. It begins in Xi'an with the Terracotta Army and the city wall, and continues through Gansu's Dunhuang and its Mogao Caves, the colored Danxia landscapes near Zhangye, Ningxia's desert and Hui Muslim culture, Qinghai's high lakes and Xinjiang's oasis towns. It suits history lovers, photographers and Muslim-friendly travel.
AVIORA plans and operates private tours throughout China. Our offices are in Beijing, Shanghai and Xi'an, and our routes reach every region, including Northwest China.
Where we go
Places in Northwest China.
A starting list. We build the route around the places and the pace you choose.
Xi'an
The Terracotta Army, the city wall and the Muslim Quarter in China's ancient capital.
Xi'an guideDunhuang
The Mogao Caves and the Singing Sand Dunes at the western end of the Gansu corridor.
Zhangye
The Danxia landforms, with colored rock stripes best seen in good light.
Ningxia and Yinchuan
Desert landscapes, Hui Muslim culture and the Western Xia tombs, a core part of our Muslim-friendly journey.
See the Muslim-friendly journeyQinghai Lake
A large high-altitude lake on the Tibetan plateau's edge, with grasslands and monasteries nearby.
Xinjiang
Oasis towns such as Turpan and Kashgar and a distinct Central Asian culture. Some areas have additional entry rules, which we confirm in your written quote.
Published journeys
Signature Journeys that include Northwest China.
Each of these is private to your party. Open one to see the day-by-day plan, or use it as a starting point for a tailor-made trip.
~8 hoursDay Experience · Xi'an
Private Terracotta Warriors Day Tour in Xi'an
See the Terracotta Army with context, then explore Xi'an's old city at your pace.
- See Pit 1 with military scale and formation explained
- Use Pits 2 and 3 to understand cavalry, command and archaeology
- Enter with passport-linked admission already arranged
Tailor-Made example · Beijing · Xi'an · Yinchuan · Zhongwei · Shanghai
Muslim-Friendly China: Great Wall to Ningxia Desert
From imperial courtyards to Hui kitchens and desert dusk, faith-aware details travel with you.
- Eat a private halal picnic beside the Great Wall
- Make noodles in Xi'an after its Great Mosque courtyards
- Watch the desert darken over an alcohol-free dinner
6 daysSignature Journey · Xi'an · Beijing
Terracotta Warriors & the Great Wall
Cross between two imperial capitals, from silent clay ranks to watchtowers over the mountains.
- Terracotta Warriors with historical interpretation
- Xi'an's Muslim Quarter and halal food heritage
- High-speed rail between the imperial capitals
Every journey is priced individually. Your written proposal reflects your actual dates, party size, hotels and inclusions.
Who is behind it
AVIORA is operated by Youyouhui (Guangzhou) International Travel Service Co., Ltd., a registered company in Guangzhou that is licensed to conduct inbound tourism business in China. We have offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an. See our company and registration details.
Good questions to ask us.
Can you plan Muslim-friendly travel along the Silk Road?
Yes. Halal dining, prayer-aware timing and thoughtful local support are planned in from the start. Our Muslim-friendly journey runs from the Great Wall to the Ningxia desert. See our guide to Muslim-friendly private China travel.
How do you handle the distances between Silk Road stops?
We combine domestic flights, high-speed rail and private drives depending on the stop, and plan the order so that long days are followed by easier ones.
Do you operate in Northwest China, or only in your office cities?
We operate throughout China. Our offices are in Beijing, Shanghai and Xi'an, and we plan private routes in Northwest China as well as every other region. Share your dates and interests and we confirm the route, hotels, guide and driver in a written proposal.
How do I start planning?
Tell us your dates, who is traveling and what you would like to see, using the form on this page or WhatsApp. A China-based specialist replies, normally within a day, with a first idea of the route. No payment, no obligation.
Start planning
Tell us when you would like to see Northwest China.
Share a few details about your trip. A China-based specialist replies, normally within a day, with a first idea of the route. No payment, no obligation.
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