8 Day Tour of Qinghai & Gansu: Exploring Ancient Silk Road and Buddhist Heritage

Embark on an 8-day adventure through Qinghai and Gansu, tracing the ancient Silk Road and immersing yourself in Buddhist heritage. Explore temples, grottoes, and stunning landscapes with private transportation and expert guides.

Duration: 8 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Arrive in Xining, Visit Ta’er Monastery

Ta’er Monastery - Today your flight will touch down in Xining around 11:00am, We will meet you at the airport exit with a welcome board. Then take you to visit the Ta’er monastery (Kumbum Monastery), the most populous monks outside of Tibet. You will stay at Thangka Sunning Terrace that is one of a good…

What's Included
  • Private transportation throughout the tour
  • Scenic 2nd class train ride from Xining to Zhangye
  • All entrance fees as per the itinerary
  • Complimentary bottled water and paper napkins
  • Guidance by a professional and friendly English-speaking guide
  • Daily breakfast included
  • Seven nights’ accommodation in a 4-star hotel, double occupancy
What's Not Included
  • Lunch and dinner throughout the itinerary
  • Personal expenses, Tips for the guide and driver
  • Some activities not listed in the itinerary, such as boating, camel riding
  • Flight arrive in Xining and leave from Dunhuang
Additional Information

Embark on the path of the old Silk Road to tour the historical and culturally rich Buddhist Temples, delve into the UNESCO-recognized Mogao Caves, the magnificent Danxia Geological Park, and the enigmatic Crescent Lake nestled in the desert. Explore the captivating vistas of Northwest China with our eight-day itinerary.

  • Private air-conditioned…
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Josephl24i
Oct 27, 2023
An invaluable experience on the ancient Silk Road - Thank you Xinjiang China International Travel Co. Ltd for organising this Silk Road travel from 13-23 October 2023: On the whole we have enjoyed our trip very much although occasionally and for a short time some of us, including me, did feel unwell mainly due to the weather. I think because we have not been travelling for the past 3-4 years we were still not accustomed to the cold and dry weather overseas. Anyway, you and your staffs have helped us very much and made our stay as comfortable as possible. The itinerary was well arranged and executed. We were shown so many historical, cultural and scenic sites in the Silk Road which is amazing for a 11-day tour. Of special mention are the Crescent Lake, Mogao Grottoes, Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park, Qinghai Lake and Binglingsi Thousand Buddha Caves. All your staffs were very courteous and helpful. Mr William met and greeted as at the Lanzhou International Airport on our arrival although our flight was delayed. Ms Amanda, Mr Wan Ma and Eric are knowledgeable and eloquent in English. Your drivers are also careful and patient. All have discharged their duties professionally. The hotels are reasonably good and clean. Regarding food, there was a good varieties of spicy and non-spicy cuisines. The portions were rather too big for our small group of 10 persons. We speak for ourselves because we are all seniors!
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