Baker Gu
China Travel Specialist
I’m Baker Gu — here’s why I still believe the Silk Road belongs on your list, and how I design our Signature route through China’s western frontiers.
I’m Baker Gu, CTS’s China travel specialist. The Silk Road isn’t just a historical trade route to me — it’s a living museum of cultures, landscapes, and stories that I never get tired of showing people.
A Journey Through Time
From the ancient city of Kashgar, where Sunday markets have operated for over 2,000 years, to the Buddhist art of the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, every stop on the Silk Road tells a story. This is where East met West, where merchants traded not just silk and spices, but ideas, religions, and technologies.
What makes my Silk Road tour special
My 14-day Signature Silk Road journey takes you beyond the typical tourist trail. You will:
Best Time to Visit
The Silk Road is best experienced from April to October, when the weather is mild and the landscapes are at their most vibrant. Spring brings wildflowers to the desert, while autumn paints the poplar forests in golden hues.
A Word from Baker
*"I've travelled the Silk Road dozens of times, and it still takes my breath away. There's something magical about standing in a caravanserai where merchants rested a thousand years ago, knowing you're walking in their footsteps. This isn't just a tour—it's a pilgrimage through history."*
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