Meet. Experience. Share. Xinjiang
Hand-crafted journeys with locals
along China’s Silk Road
Unique Destinations
Unique Destinations
Xinjiang is a land where east meets west, where mountains and desert collide, and where a blending of cultures has been going on for thousands of years.
Eye-Opening Experiences
Eye-Opening Experiences
Whether it’s joining in the Tajik “Eagle Dance,” visiting a local Uyghur home for “polo,” or spending the night in a Kazakh yurt, Xinjiang will leave you with unforgettable experiences.
We love creating amazing memories for our travelers.
“Our city tour of Kashgar was incredibly interesting and it helped cement the Uyghur town as one of our favorite places in China. Pati had been an impeccable guide and taught us more about his city and religion than any guide book ever could. We now looked at Kashgar and its people in an entirely different light.”
“What I really liked about the Old Road Tours guides is how well we felt they took care of us. Their job, of course, is to lead based on the itinerary. But we felt there were several instances where circumstances led us to ask for a change in itinerary and both Ali and Ahmed were not only receptive to these changes, they recommended them in some cases, making our tour more enjoyable”
“Thank you Old Road Tours and Far West China for the special insight and contribution to our wild wild west experience! Rahmat Xinjiang for the amazing experience and memories!”
Travel With Us
We want you to experience the best of Xinjiang!
Understand Xinjiang
Xinjiang is often a misunderstood land. We hope that through travel with us, you will understand Xinjiang on a deeper level.
Understand You
Every traveler is different and we also want to understand who you are and why you are traveling to Xinjiang so we can create an amazing travel experience for you in Xinjiang
Bespoke Travel Experiences
After we understand better who you are as a traveler, we love to create customized trips for you that includes unique experiences such as meeting local Uyghur artisans.
Meet Xinjiang
Through our local team and guides, we want you to give you plenty of interaction with the people of Xinjiang so you can connect with them on a deeper level.
Experience Xinjiang
Our guided trips take you across mountains, deserts, grasslands, and historic Silk Road sites so you experience what makes the land and people of Xinjiang unique.
Share Xinjiang
We hope that when your journey is over, you will share your experience and love for the people of Xinjang with the world.
“Travel in what has been known as Xinjiang has never been a simple thing. The Silk Road skirts the Taklamakan Desert on the south along the base of the Kuen-lun Mountains, the second highest range - and perhaps the least known - in the world. Another branch follows a northern route through Aksu. Both are usually beset by bandits, and travel is at all times difficult. Sandstorms are common, the desert route has few watering places, and accommodations are primitive by Western standards.”
Louis L'Amour
Abdul Wahab
Founder & Owner
While working as a tour guide in Tashkurgan, I was struck by how impressed international travelers were with the beauty of Xinjiang, my native land. I joined together with my five brothers to start Old Road Tours in 2004 so that we could help travelers experience not only the beauty, but also my people and culture.
My brothers worked hard to learn English and other foreign languages so we could communicate with our international travelers. As our business grew, we added other members of our family, even my mother! Our passion is to help travelers understand the history of Xinjiang, enjoy the beauty of the land, and experience local culture. We warmly welcome you to Xinjiang!
