Xinjiang is a part of the world that is often misunderstood, hard to get to, and hard to travel in once you get here.

We founded Old Road Tours in the hopes that we would not only share our culture and homeland with the world but that we could destroy some of the barriers travelers face when traveling to Xinjiang.

When we started our company, we wanted to provide people with a tour that goes beyond the normal tourist attractions. Our aim is to give people a glimpse into the lives, culture, and history of Xinjiang. We do this by providing homestays, organizing camel desert treks or hiking treks in the mountains, and planning meals cooked by local people in their own homes.

Not only do we want to learn more about our homeland, we also want to learn more about the travelers coming to visit so we can create a better experience for you.

In 2009, Abdul Wahab traveled to Xi’an and met some American expats who also shared a passion for Xinjiang and brought them onto our team. So not only does Abdul Wahab and our team of guides speak excellent English (along with a few other languages like French and German), but we also have a team of native English-speaking expats who have over 6 years experience living and traveling around China.

We know what it’s like to arrive in China for the first time and to be a little overwhelmed by the cultural and language barriers. As we help you plan your travel in Xinjiang, we walk you through not only the important travel details but some of the culture shocks you may experience as you travel.

And when your travel is over, we hope you leave Xinjiang loving the land and people as much as we do!