China October 7 – November 2, 2018 (2): Gansu

Dunhuang Caves October 12 – 15

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China October 7 – November 2, 2018 (1): Xinjiang

Urumqi & Tulufan October 7 – 11

Temple site where Monk Xuanzang preached Buddhism in Gaochang during Tang Dynasty

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Tajikistan 2 September 26 – October 7, 2018

Dushanbe, Panjakent, Sarazm,  Khujand & Iskanderkul October 1 – 7

Iskanderkul Lake, a gem in Fann Mountain

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Tajikistan 1 September 26 – October 7, 2018

Murghab, Langar, Khorogr and Kaka Khum September 26 – 30

Yamchun Fortress with Wakham Range, Afghanistan in the background

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Pakistan (3) September 12 – 25, 2018

Hunza Valley & Karakoram Highway September 20 -25

Passu Cones

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Pakistan (2) September 12 – 25, 2018

SWAT Valley and Gilgit September 16-19

Takht-e-bai, a World Heritage Site with Buddhist ruins built in SWAT valley

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Pakistan (1) September 12 – 25, 2018

Lahore & Rohtas Fort  September 12 – 15, 2018

Rohtas Fort , a World Heritage Site. It was built by Pashtun king Sher Shah Suri between 1541 and 1548

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North America 8: Happy Reunion & Epilogue

California August 24 – 27 & Epilogue 

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North America 7: California to Wyoming August 15-27, 2018

Wyoming, South Dakota, Utah and Nevada August 20-24

Grand Prismatic Hot Spring, Yellowstone National Park

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North America 6: California to Wyoming August 15-27, 2018

From San Francisco to Yellowstone National Park August 15 – 27, 2018

Old Faithful Geyser (right), Yellowstone National Park

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