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Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating 4-night private tour from Xining or Lanzhou, exploring the cultural and historical treasures of Zhangye, Jiayuguan, and Dunhuang. Begin your journey with a scenic bullet train ride to Zhangye, where you'll marvel at the Giant Buddha Temple and the vibrant Multi Danxia Mountains. Discover the ancient grottoes of Mati Temple before heading to Jiayuguan to explore the historic fort and the Overhanging Great Wall. Continue to Dunhuang to experience the enchanting Mingsha Shan, or Singing Sand Dunes, and the renowned Mogao Caves, a gem of the Silk Road. Enjoy comfortable 4-star accommodations and private vehicle transfers, ensuring a seamless and enriching travel experience. With included entrance fees, meals, and a knowledgeable local guide, this tour offers an unforgettable journey through China's rich cultural heritage. ...more ...less
Highlights
Visit the Giant Buddha Temple in Zhangye, featuring a 34.5-meter sleeping Buddha.
Explore the Mati Temple with its ancient grottoes, buildings, and frescoes.
Marvel at the colorful landscapes of the Multi Danxia Mountains.
Discover Jiayuguan Fort, the historical end of the Great Wall in the Ming Dynasty.
Climb the Overhanging Great Wall on the Black Mountain in the Hexi Corridor.
Experience the Mingsha Shan or Singing Sand Dunes in Dunhuang.
Explore the renowned Mogao Caves, a gem on the ancient Silk Road.
Itinerary
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Day 1
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Xining or Lanzhou to Zhangye by bullet train
Location: Zhangye
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Zhangye 4-Star Jingyang Hotel or equivalent
You can start the tour either from Lanzhou or Xining, our guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby in Xining or Lanzhou to the railway station to catch 2 or 3-hour bullet train heading to Zhangye. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to visit the Giant Buddha Temple in the city center. The 34.5-meter sleeping Buddha is well-preserved with colorful robe in the temple. Afterwards, you will be transferred to hotel in Zhangye.Accommodation: Zhangye 4-Star Jingyang Hotel or equivalent ...more ...less
Day 2
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Zhangye sightseeing
Location: Zhangye
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Zhangye 4-Star Jingyang Hotel or equivalent
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After hotel breakfast, Afterwards you will drive one hour to visit Mati Temple that houses grottoes, buildings and fresco which still keep its original style since ancient time. Afterwards, you will take 2-hour ride to Multi Danxia Mountains, which is impressive for its scenery decorated with red, yellow, white, black clay. Later, you will be transferred back to your hotel. Accommodation: Zhangye 4-Star Jingyang Hotel or equivalent
Day 3
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Zhangye to Jiayuguan by car
Location: Jiayuguan
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Jiayuguan 4-Star Jiayuguan Hotel or equivalent
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After hotel breakfast, your will be driven about 3 hours to Jiayuguan Fort, which was the end of the Great Wall in Ming Dynasty. As a UNESCO site, this fort exhibits its functional design for the military aim. Afterwards you will climb up the Overhanging Great Wall that was rebuilt on its original site on the impressive Black Mountain in the Hexi Corridor. Later you will be transferred back to your hotel in Jiayuguan. Accommodation: Jiayuguan 4-Star Jiayuguan Hotel or equivalent
Day 4
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Jiayuguan to Dunhuang by car
Location: Dunhuang
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Dunhuang 4-Star Silk Road Hotel or equivalent
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After hotel breakfast, you will be driven about 5 hours to Dunhuang. After hotel breakfast, you will be driven about 5 hours to Dunhuang. You will visit the Mingsha Shan or Singing Sand Dunes this afternoon. Tonight you can explore the well-known Dunhuang night market.Accommodation: Dunhuang 4-Star Silk Road Hotel or equivalent
Day 5
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Departing from Dunhuang
Location: Dunhuang
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
You will visit the renown gem on the ancient Silk Road, Mogao Caves, this morning. The fresco in the caves has been well-preserved since 1500 years before. After the cave tour, you can depart from Dunhuang, please book the flight departing after 2pm. Airport or train station drop-off is included.
What's Included
Accommodation
Accommodation as per itinerary is included.
Entrance Fees
Entrance fees to various attractions are included.
Local Guide
A local guide is included for the tour.
Private Tour
The tour is conducted as a private tour.
Transport
Transport by private vehicle is included.
Bullet Train
Bullet train from Xining or Lanzhou to Zhangye is included.
Airport or Train Station Drop-off
Airport or train station drop-off is included at the end of the tour.
What's Not Included
Dinner and Drinks
Dinner and drinks are not included in the tour package.
Gratuities
Gratuities are not included and are recommended.
Requirements
Passport
Please Note
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Mode of Transport
Travel conveniently with private vehicle transfers and a scenic bullet train ride from Xining or Lanzhou to Zhangye, allowing you to experience the stunning landscapes of China while enjoying a comfortable and efficient journey.
Accommodation
Enjoy comfortable stays at 4-star hotels throughout your journey, including the Jingyang Hotel in Zhangye, Jiayuguan Hotel in Jiayuguan, and Silk Road Hotel in Dunhuang, ensuring a relaxing and luxurious experience after each day's exploration.
Check out our Q&As
What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes comfortable stays at 4-star hotels, such as the Jingyang Hotel in Zhangye, Jiayuguan Hotel in Jiayuguan, and Silk Road Hotel in Dunhuang.
Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, meals as per the itinerary, including breakfast and lunch, are included in the tour package.
Is the tour conducted in a private setting?
Yes, the tour is conducted as a private tour, ensuring a more personalized experience.
What transportation is included in the tour?
The tour includes transport by private vehicle and a scenic bullet train ride from Xining or Lanzhou to Zhangye.
Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour price?
Yes, entrance fees to various attractions are included in the tour price.
Is there a local guide provided during the tour?
Yes, a local guide is included to enhance your experience during the tour.
What is the policy on gratuities?
Gratuities are not included in the tour package and are recommended.
What happens on the last day of the tour?
On the last day, you will visit the Mogao Caves in the morning and then be dropped off at the airport or train station in Dunhuang. It is recommended to book a flight departing after 2pm.
Tipping in China
If you're happy with the services provided then a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. Tipping is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across China and other Asian countries. We recommend that any tips are given to the intended recipient by a member of your group, rather than collected and passed on by the group leader.
The following amounts are based on local considerations and feedback from our past travellers:
Restaurants: Tipping is not common practice at restaurants in China or Tibet.
Tour guides: Throughout your tour you may at times have local guides or national guide. We suggest CNY20-50 per person per day for guides.
Porters: In some hotels a porter may offer to carry your bag to your room. We suggest CNY10 per bag for porters.
Drivers: You may have a range of drivers on your trip. Some may be with you for a short journey while others may be with you for several days. We would suggest that you tip only those more involved with the group (for example those that help you with your bags etc). CNY10-30 per person per day is generally appropriate.
Can I travel to China without a visa?
US/UK/Australia/New Zealand/Canada citizens(actually most western country citizens) planning to visit China's mainland must apply for an entry visa through the Chinese Embassy or Consulate General. ... WithUS/UK/Australia/New Zealand/Canadapassport, citizens do not need a visa to enter Hong Kong, but travelers who plan to visit China's mainland while in the region will need a visa to travel from Hong Kong to China.
However, some cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Xian, Chengdu, Chongqing etc. that allow 24-hour/72-hour direct transit in China, also called the 24-hour/72-hour transit without visa, regulates that visa is not required for air, train, and ship passengers transiting in mainland China for a stay of no more than 24 hours/72 hours before heading for a third country or region formost western country citizens.
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
All of our tours are planned and operated on a twin-share basis, meaning that the standard cost is based either on individual travellers sharing accommodation with another group member of the same sex, or people who book together sharing accommodation. Silkroadtrips are pleased to offer travellers the option of pre-booking a guaranteed single room. Kindly note our single supplement do not include sharing cabins on the overnight trains or cruises.
Trains
Aboard the overnight sleeper train, berths are usually in 1st class ‘soft sleeper’ lockable compartments for 4 which have 2 sets of bunks with clean bedding provided. WC and washbasins are provided for shared use at the end of each carriage. Hot meals and snacks are sold to your berth on all overnight journeys. In times of large demand we may have to travel in 2nd class ‘hard sleeper’ which consists of sectioned off compartments for 6,leading off an open plan carriage.
Bullet trains are getting popular, it is very modern with a high velocity of 300km per hour. There are western toilets, dinning car on the bullet trains, and normally for short distance running 1—8 hours.
Silk Road Trips allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform silk road trips, 0 days before departure.
Low Deposit
Silk Road Trips requires a minimum deposit of
30%
or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.
Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of silk road trips charges.
Up to 31 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
4-night private tour from Xining or Lanzhou to Zhangye, Jiayuguan & Dunhuang
5 Days Starting in Lanzhou, Gansu, China and ending in Dunhuang, Jiuquan, Gansu, China
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