Backpacking the Silk Road
For those travellers seeking a more adventurous backpacking experience, off the beaten track and in places where you may be the only tourist, The Silk Road offers a multitude of cultures and landscapes. The Silk Road was a network of trade routes that linked Europe to China, passing through Asia, Persia and the Arabian Peninsula.
With countries such as Turkey, Iran, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and of course China there is a great deal to see and do along this most ancient of paths across our world. Follow in the footsteps of Marco Polo and many others to find the riches that the far east has to offer.
European travellers will need visas for almost all of the countries along the Silk Road. Please contact us to find out how we can help you to plan your journey.
When planning a backpacking holiday don't forget the following:
- Check if you need vaccinations and how long they will take
- Make sure your travel and health insurance are up to date
- Back up your documents - make copies of your passport, ID and visas and email them to yourself
- Turn off data roaming and buy a local sim card
- Research do's and don'ts in local cultures
- Make use of our Travel Emergency Registration and keep up to date with the security situation at your destination(s)
- Don't wait until the last minute to get your visa(s)
You can find all of the details necessary for your visa(s) by using the visa tool below.