Dunhuang. O/N Dunhuang.

Dunhuang Airport - Today, we can meet you at your hotel, the airport, or the train station in Dunhuang and then transfer to Crescent Lake, which is a 40-minute drive (20KM).

Crescent Moon Pool - Visit the mysterious Crescent Lake, named for its crescent moon shape formed by a small pool of spring water nestled between two large sand dunes. You can slide down the Sounding Sand Dunes to see if you can hear the sound they make. Known as “the first spring in the desert,” Crescent Lake is a geological marvel with clear, sweet water that has remained in the vast desert for thousands of years.

Mingsha Shan - Echoing-Sand Mountain - Next, visit the Singing Sand Mountains (Mingsha Mountain) where you can try sand surfing and camel riding (at your own expense). Mingsha Mountain stretches from the Mogao Caves in the east, spanning 40 kilometers from east to west and 20 kilometers from south to north.

Shazhou Nightly Market - After checking into your hotel and taking a short break, you can visit the Shazhou Night Market for dinner. This is the largest night market in Dunhuang, offering a great opportunity for an evening walk and souvenir shopping. The market is a significant part of Dunhuang’s nightlife and is popular among tourists for its local specialties and cultural atmosphere.

Dunhuang - At the end of the day, your guide will escort you back to your hotel.

Dunhuang. O/N Dunhuang

Dunhuang - Your guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby around 09:00 AM. You will be escorted to the famous Mogao Grottoes, a 30-minute ride away.

Mogao Caves - The Mogao Grottoes, constructed from the 4th to the 14th centuries, are also known as the Thousand Buddha Caves. They are one of the most notable grottoes in China and the best-preserved treasure house of Buddhist art, sutras, murals, and sculptures in the world.

Yumen Pass - After lunch, drive to Yumenguan Pass, located about 110 kilometers from Dunhuang city. “Yumenguan” means Jade Pass in Chinese, and it is said that jade from the Western region was transported into central China through this pass. It was a gateway to the west on the northern Silk Road and served as a military strategic pass and significant passage in ancient times.

Great Wall of Han Dynasty - Continue the tour to the Great Wall of the Han Dynasty (206 BC to 220 BC). Unlike other sections made of brick and stone, this part is constructed from rammed earth, gravel, and juniper. Although it has been damaged by nature and humans over time, you can still see its original structure.

Next, visit River Storage City, an important military storage site that played a crucial role on the ancient Silk Road from the Weijin to the Han Dynasty. It is well-preserved and strategically designed, remaining hidden until you reach it.

Dunhuang - At the end of the day, your guide will escort you back to your hotel.

Dunhuang - Jiayuguan. O/N Jiayuguan.

Dunhuang - Your guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby around 08:00 AM. You will be escorted to Jiayuguan Fort, a 5-hour ride (385KM).

Jiayuguan Fortress - After lunch in Jiayuguan, visit Jiayuguan Pass (Jiayuguan Fort), also known as the “Impregnable Pass under Heaven.” It is the western end of the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty and the most magnificent and well-preserved pass among the thousand passes along the Ming Great Wall.

Jiayuguan - Your guide will then escort you to your hotel and assist with check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to explore.

Jiayuguan - Zhangye by train. O/N Lanzhou.

Jiayuguan - Your guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby around 09:00 AM. You will be escorted to the Zhangye Danxia Rainbow Mountain, a 150-minute ride (208KM).

Zhangye Danxia Geopark - Visit the Zhangye Danxia Rainbow Mountain, where you will see different colors and charming views at various times of the day. The scenery is fantastic and incredible, representing China’s colorful Danxia landform and the largest Danxia landscape in an arid area.

Dafo Temple of Zhangye - Then, drive to Zhangye city to visit the Giant Buddha Temple, known for housing the largest indoor reclining Buddha in China. A single finger of the Buddha can hold an adult lying down. The statue is said to be modeled after Sakyamuni. The temple also features other statues, delicate murals, numerous scriptures, and ancient books. Don’t miss the earth tower and a typical folk residence with traditional carved beams and painted pillars.

Railway Station Residential District - Upon arrival in Lanzhou, you will be picked up by our local guide and transferred to your hotel.

Lanzhou - Xiahe. O/N Xiahe.

Lanzhou - Your guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby around 09:00 AM. You will be escorted to Xiahe, a 4-hour ride (230KM).

Bingling Temple Grottoes - On the way to Xiahe, stop in Liujiaxia town to visit the Bingling Grottoes, filled with Buddhist sculptures carved into natural caves and caverns along a canyon by the Yellow River. You will take a boat from Liujiaxia town to Bingling Temple, a one-hour journey through the Liujiaxia Reservoir. Spend about 2 hours exploring the sculptures, carvings, and frescoes, which are outstanding examples of Buddhist artwork. Your driver will wait for you on the other side of the reservoir to continue the drive to Xiahe, passing through many beautiful villages.

Xiahe - Langmusi. O/N Langmusi.

Labrang Monastery (Labuleng Si) - Visit the Labrang Monastery, the largest and most influential monastery of the Gelugpa (Yellow Hat) sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The architectural layout follows true Tibetan style, with construction patterns mixed with Chinese styles. The view here is fantastic.

Langmusi - Lanzhou. O/N Lanzhou.

Lanzhou - After lunch, drive back to Lanzhou.

Lanzhou Departure. The tour ends.

Lanzhou - Your guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby around 09:00 AM. You will be escorted to the Gansu Museum, a 17-minute ride (7KM).

Gansu Provincial Museum - The Gansu Museum holds more than 350,000 historical relics discovered in Gansu province. It is an ideal place to learn about the history, culture, and economy of the region.

Iron Bridge of Yellow River - Also known as Zhongshan Bridge, the Yellow River Iron Bridge is located at the foot of White Pagoda Mountain. Built in 1907 during the 33rd year of Emperor Guangxu’s reign in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), it is known as “the First Bridge over the Yellow River.”

Lanzhou Shuiche Park - The Waterwheel Park is situated at the west end of Binhe Road in Lanzhou, with the Sculpture of the Yellow River Mother to the west, White Pagoda Mountain Park to the north, and White Cloud Temple to the south. It is another highlight along the Yellow River in Lanzhou. The time-honored waterwheels, which appeared in Lanzhou during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), are known as the Irrigation Wheel and the Tiger Wheel.

Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport - After lunch, your guide will escort you to the Lanzhou train station or airport, marking the end of your 8-day tour.

• Accommodation at comfortable hotels
• Lunch included daily
• Bullet train ticket (Zhangye to Lanzhou, second class)
• Air-conditioned vehicles
• Daily breakfast
• Private car with personal guide
• All entrance fees included

• Others not mentioned above
• Single Room Supplement

Visit highlights of silk road including the Dunhuang,Jiayuguan, Zhangye,Lanzhou and Xiahe with this 8 days private tour from Dunhuang.

You will be picked up from Dunhuang hotel/airport/train station and dropped off at Lanzhou.

P.S: You may pay some EXTRA charges of the hotel fees if you book the tour during the Chinese National Day Holiday(Octoter 1-7) or Chinese New Year Holiday(around January 22- February 16).

• The tour may not available during the Oct 1-7 and Chinese new year festivel or need to pay some extra charge of the hotel room fees
• Gansu museum is closed on every Monday
• Langmusi international hotel offer the Chinese breakfast only(Day 7 morning)

If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.