7 days tour

Budget Tour: Lanzhou, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Jade Gat

$ 1,399 .00 USD

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Budget Tour: Lanzhou, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Jade Gat

This tour includes:

Accommodation

3-star hotel or inn 6 nights (half of twin room per person)

Transport

Chartered car or public bus Bullet train Lanzhou/Zhangye(Second Class)

Guide

English-speaking local guides

Others

Entrance Fees

Meals

6 Chinese breakfasts listed in the itinerary

Hygieneprotocol

Mouth masks are provided.

Not included:

Insurance

Travel insrance is required.

Flights

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Itinerary of your trip Budget Tour: Lanzhou, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Jade Gat

  • Day 1 Arrival Lanzhou
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Arrival Lanzhou

      Welcome to Lanzhou, the capital city of Gansu Province in China. Today is arrival day, you can take fast train or airport bus from Lanzhou airport to city center, then check in the hotel with you ID. Enjoy your free time in Lanzhou.  If you need airport transfer, please contact us.

      Transport: N/A

      Accommodation: Overnight in Lanzhou

  • Day 2 Lanzhou To Zhangye By Bullet Train, Visit Dafo Temple
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Lanzhou To Zhangye By Bullet Train, Visit Dafo Temple

      Today you will be transferred to Lanzhou station to catch 3-hour bullet train to Zhangye. Enjoy the fantastic views among the Qilian Mountain ohe train. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to visit Dafo Temple, where there is huge 34.5-meter sleeping Buddha statue.

      Later, you will check in the hotel in Zhangye.

      Transport: Private Vehicle + Bullet Train

      Accommodation: Overnight in Zhangye

      Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 3 Zhangye To Jiayuguan By Car After Sighsteeing Danxia Mount
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Zhangye To Jiayuguan By Car After Sighsteeing Danxia Mount

      Today you will take one-hour ride to Danxia Mountains, or Zhangye Rainbow Mountain in English, to view the colorful mountains, which is a very popular site recent years on the Silk Road for its impressive red, yellow, white and black clays on the mountains. 

      Later you will take 3-hour car ride from Danxia Mount to Jiayugan where you will check in.

      Transport: Private Vehicle

      Accommodation: Overnight in Jiayuguan

      Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 4 Jiyuguan To Dunhuang By Car After Sightseeing Jiayuguan Fort
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Jiyuguan To Dunhuang By Car After Sightseeing Jiayuguan Fort

      ยญ Today you will visit the western end of the Great Wall, Jiayuguan Fortress, which was built on the narrowest area in the Hexi Corridor between Qilian Mountain and Black Mountain. It is a renowed world heritage on the Silk Road. 

      Later, you will take 5-hour car ride from Jiayuguan to Dunhuang via the large Gobi desert along the Hexi Corridor.

      Transport: Private Vehicle

      Accommodation: Overnight in Dunhuang

      Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 5 Dunhuang: Mogao Caves And Minsha Shan
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Dunhuang: Mogao Caves And Minsha Shan

      ยญIn the morning, you will visit Mogao Caves, the gem of the ancient Silk Road. The early history of Mogao can be traced back to the 4th century, and built many times in the history. The colorful fresco, statues in Mogao Caves display various stories about Buddhism.

      Afterwards, you will visit the Minsha Shan or Singing Sand Dunes & Crescent Moon Spring this afternoon, where you have opportunity to ride the camel.

      In the evening, you can explore the night market or watch the Dunhuang performance at the theater.

      Transport: Private Vehicle

      Accommodation: Overnight in Dunhuang

      Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 6 Dunhuang: Jade Gate Pass, Yang Pass, Han Dynasty Great Wall Ruin
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Dunhuang: Jade Gate Pass, Yang Pass, Han Dynasty Great Wall Ruin

      ยญ At 8am, you guide will meet you at your hotel lobby in Dunhuang. Then, you will take a 1.5-hour ride to Jade Gate Pass, also known as Yumenguan in Chinese. Yang Pass and Jade Gate Pass were two important passes near Dunhuang in the ancient time. You can still see the ruin of these big passes that are situated near an oasis in the middle of Gobi Desert.

      Afterwards, you will head to Han Dynasty Great Wall Ruin that was built in Han Dynasty about 2,000 years ago. It is very impressive to see the wonder extending from inland China all the way here, and then to Lop Nur.

      Later, you will continue driving for 1 hours to Yang Pass, which was another important fort in Dunhuang on the Silk Road.

      Then, you will be transferred back to you hotel where the busy but wonderful day concludes.

      Transport: Private Vehicle

      Accommodation: Overnight in Dunhuang

      Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 7 Departure From Dunhuang
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Departure From Dunhuang

      Today is departure day, the wonderful Hexi Corridor tour concludes on the Silk Road. You can check out before noon, and depart on your own. Please conctact us if you need airport transfer service.

      Transport: N/A

      Accommodation: N/A

      Meals: Breakfast

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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