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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through China's Hexi Corridor, a region rich in history and natural beauty. Begin your adventure in Lanzhou, exploring the Yellow River, Provincial Museum, and Zhongshan Bridge. Travel in comfort via bullet train to Zhangye, where you'll marvel at the Giant Buddha Monastery and the vibrant Rainbow Mountains. Continue to Jiayuguan to visit the formidable Jiayuguan Fort and the Overhanging Great Wall. Experience the serene beauty of Dunhuang's Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent Moon Spring, and delve into the ancient wonders of the Mogao Caves. Luxurious accommodations and local guides ensure a seamless and enriching experience as you traverse this captivating Silk Road route. Enjoy the convenience of car and bus transport, with meals and site entrances included, while optional activities like camel riding offer additional adventure. ...more ...less
Highlights
Visit the Yellow River, Provincial Museum, Waterwheel Park, and Zhongshan Bridge in Lanzhou.
Explore the Giant Buddha Monastery and Matisi Monastery in Zhangye.
Marvel at the colorful Rainbow Mountains in the Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park.
Visit the military fortress Jiayuguan Fort and climb the Overhanging Great Wall.
Experience the Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent Moon Spring in Dunhuang.
Discover the ancient Mogao Caves, a gem of the Silk Road.
Explore the Dunhuang Museum to learn about the history of this oasis town.
Itinerary
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Accommodation Name: Lanzhou Crowne Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu Province on the ancient Silk Road. Upon arrival Lanzhou, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the city. Enjoy your free time for the rest of today if you arrive early.
Day 2
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Lanzhou to Zhangye by Bullet Train
Location: Lanzhou
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Zhangye Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
City tour in Lanzhou before moving to Zhanye in the afternoon by fast train. You will visit the Yellow River, Provincial Museum(Close on Mondays), Waterwheel Park, and Zhongshan Bridge.
Take 4-hour bullet train to Zhangya in the afternoon. Upon arrival, transferred to hotel.
Day 3
:
Zhangye Day Tour to Daofo Temple, Mati Temple, Danxia
Location: Zhangye
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Zhangye Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visit the Giant Buddha Monastery or Dafo Temple in Chinese after breakfast in the city, which is also the city museum to display the long history of Zhangye in the ancient time. The huge sleeping Buddha is the highlight of the temple.
Then you will head to Matisi Monastery to visit the Tibetan Buddhism monastery.
Afterwards you will take one-hour ride to Zhangye Danxia to view the colorful Rainbow mountains this afternoon. This is very popular site recent years on the Silk Road for its impressive red, yellow, white and black clay on the mountains.
Later, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Zhangye.
Day 4
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Zhangye to Jiayuguan by car
Location: Jiayuguan
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Jiayuguan Plaza Holiday Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Take about 2-hour ride to Jiagyuan this morning. Visit the military fortress Jiayuguan Fort and climb up the imposing Overhanging Great Wall this afternoon.
Day 5
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Jiayuguan to Dunhuang by car
Location: Dunhuang
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Dunhuang Silk Road Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Take 5-hour ride to Dunhuang in the morning, and view the stunning snow-capped Qilian Mountains, Gobi Desert and Oasis towns on the way. Then wander around the Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent Moon Spring in the afternoon. You have opportunity to ride camel at the sand dunes.
You can explore the night market or watch Dunhuang performance copied from Mogao Caves this evening.
Day 6
:
Dunhuang: Mogao Caves and Dunhuang Museum
Location: Dunhuang
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Dunhuang Silk Road Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In the morning, you will visit Mogao Caves, the gem of the ancient Silk Road. The early history of Mogao can be tracked back to the 4th century, and built many times in the history. The colorful fresco, statues in Mogao Caves display various stories about Buddhism.
After lunch, you will visit the new Dunhuang Museum (Close on Mondays) where you can see the exhibition and relics from stone age to modern time, displaying the splendid history in Dunhuang area.
You can explore the bustling Dunhuang night market in the evening.
Day 7
:
Departing from Dunhuang
Location: Dunhuang
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you will say good bye to Dunhuang. Transferred to Dunhuang airport to catch your flight to your next destination, where the wonderful Silk Road tour concludes.
What's Included
Accommodation
Accommodation is provided in 5-star or 4-star hotels.
Transport
Transport is provided by car or bus.
Train
Bullet train from Lanzhou to Zhangye is included.
Guide
Local guides are included for the tour.
Entrance
Entrance to the sites listed in the itinerary is included.
What's Not Included
Passport
A valid passport is required and not included in the tour package.
Optional Activities
Optional activities such as camel-riding are not included.
Know Before You Go
Passport Required
Requirements
Passport
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with a combination of car or bus rides and a thrilling bullet train journey from Lanzhou to Zhangye, providing a seamless and comfortable travel experience across the Hexi Corridor.
Accommodation
Enjoy luxurious stays at 5-star hotels like Lanzhou Crowne Hotel, Zhangye Hotel, and Jiayuguan Plaza Holiday Hotel, with a 4-star local best option at Dunhuang Silk Road Hotel, ensuring comfort throughout your journey.
Check out our Q&As
What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides accommodation in luxurious 5-star hotels such as Lanzhou Crowne Hotel, Zhangye Hotel, and Jiayuguan Plaza Holiday Hotel, with a 4-star local best option at Dunhuang Silk Road Hotel.
Is transportation included in the tour package?
Yes, transportation is included and provided by car or bus, along with a bullet train journey from Lanzhou to Zhangye.
Are meals included in the tour?
Meals as listed in the itinerary are included in the tour package.
Will there be a guide during the tour?
Yes, local guides are included for the tour to enhance your experience.
Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour?
Yes, entrance to the sites listed in the itinerary is included in the tour package.
What optional activities are available during the tour?
Optional activities such as camel-riding at the sand dunes are available but not included in the tour package.
What is the pick-up and drop-off time for the tour?
The pick-up and drop-off times are from 8am to 10pm.
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.
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Cancellation Policy
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Up to 31 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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Hexi Corridor Explore
7 Days Starting in Lanzhou, Gansu, China and ending in Dunhuang, Jiuquan, Gansu, China
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