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Travel on the Silk Road in Central Asia and experience this epic journey with the help of your local tour leaders, who will give you a first-hand insight into the amazing diversity of this remarkable region. There is much to see in Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and western China that documents the area's colourful and turbulent past, when it was the main highway connecting East to West in both physical as well as cultural terms. By visiting fragile historic sites such as the colourful and ornate mosques, vibrant bazaars and mystical madrassahs, travellers are made aware of the importance to preserve and protect such delicate relics so that they can be appreciated by future generations.
You also visit local villages and learn about the unique lifestyle of the people as well as understand the need to preserve their customs and traditions in the face of a rapidly homogenised world. You are also treated to demonstrations of some of their unique skills, such as pottery, weaving and carpet making. Tourism in this region is in its infancy and to support programs there, this operator is training their tour leaders on a variety of issues, from environmental awareness to First Aid. This not only assists in the conduct of a tour but also provides leaders with important life skills.
By only employing tour leaders born and bred in the regions they visit, they are supporting local economies. Through offering employment and steady revenue, tourism can ultimately make a real positive difference to local communities.
As part of our responsible travel policy we also employ local leaders and actively avoid international hotel chains, preferring to give our patronage to authentic, centrally-located and owner-managed establishments whenever possible. Our locally born and raised leaders are great fun and will be a great part of your holiday because of their intimate knowledge of the sights, culture and customs, history and language of their homeland. Once you have traveled with a local leader you will understand that there is no better way!
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