Unearth the stories of China’s ancient past and meet the experts piecing together the civilizations that shaped a nation.
From the Silk Road outposts of Gansu, where desert winds once guided caravans across continents, to the sacred Buddhist cave temples of Dunhuang, our archaeology tours trace the layered histories of China’s earliest civilizations. With access to active excavation sites, behind-the-scenes museum visits led by curators, and in-depth conversations with leading scholars, our immersive journeys uncover the living threads that continue to bind past and present.
Explore with Dr. Neil Schmid, a leading scholar of Chinese archaeology and Buddhist art, on our Dunhuang Discovery journey. Based in China for over two decades and a researcher affiliated with the Dunhuang Academy, Dr. Schmid brings rare insight into the murals, manuscripts, and material culture that shaped early Silk Road interactions.
Stay up to date with the latest news direct to your inbox.