Embark on a 6-day private Silk Road tour and explore the highlights of Xining, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, and Dunhuang. Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites, stunning nature attractions, and enjoy the convenience of a knowledgeable guide, private vehicle, and comfortable accommodation.
Ta’er Monastery - You driver and tour guide will meet you at the hotel lobby at 8am and take you to the Ta’er Monastery.(Tour can start from Xining Railway Station or Airport)
It is one of the largest monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism. Based on the birthplace of Tsongkhapa, founder of the famous Yellow Hat sect, the monastery contains incomparable treasures, delicate Tibetan butter sculptures. This sacred place is a real residence where not only the monks live, but also believers come to pilgrimage. Stroll around the halls and courtyards with your tour guide, get to know its history, people and soul. Then you will stop at local restaurant for lunch.
- Entrance fee to all the sites listed in the itinerary
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- 5 nights accommodation based on twin-sharing room
- Two bottled water per person per day
- Professional guide & experienced driver
- Gratuities to guides and drivers (recommended)
- Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
Embark on a 6-day journey across West China, from Xining to Zhangye, Jiayuguan and finishing off in Dunhuang, under the guidance of a knowledgeable guide. This tour includes visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the Ta’er Monastery, Mati Temple, Jiayuguan Pass, Xuanbi Great Wall, Mogao Grottoes, Yumen Pass and the Great Wall at Han Dynasty. Relish the unique natural beauty of Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, Zhangye Danxia Geopark, Yadan Geopark, Echoing-Sand Mountain and Crescent Moon Pool. This package includes the services of an English-speaking tour guide, private transportation, entrance fees, meals for breakfast and lunch as well as stay in local 4 star hotels.
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.
