4-night private tour from Xining or Lanzhou to Zhangye, Jiayuguan & Dunhuang

4-night private tour from Xining or Lanzhou to Zhangye, Jiayuguan & Dunhuang

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About This Tour in Lanzhou

This 4-night private tour will let you start either from Lanzhou or Xining by bullet train to Zhangye, then you will visit the attractions from Zhangye to Dunhuang including Mati Temple. Multi-color Danxia Mountain, Jiayuguan Fort, Overhanging Great Wall, and Mogao Caves etc. on the ancient Silk Road.

Why Visit Lanzhou?

Lanzhou, China offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Lanzhou provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Lanzhou

You can reach Lanzhou, China by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.

What's Included

  • Accommodation (half twin room per person)
  • Local guide
  • Bottled water
  • Private tour
  • Entrance fees
  • Bullet train (Second Class)

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Additional Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers

Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.

Itinerary

Xining or Lanzhou to Zhangye by bullet train

You can start the tour either from Lanzhou or... 1 hour

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.

Zhangye -- Danxia

After hotel breakfast, Afterwards you will drive one... 2 hours

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... 2 hours

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 in the small Danxia Town.

Danxia -- Jiayuguan

After hotel breakfast, you will take 3-hour car ride... 3 hours

After hotel breakfast, you will take 3-hour car ride 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... 1 hour

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.

Jiayuguan -- Dunhuang

After hotel breakfast, you will be driven about 5 hours to Dunhuang 2 hours

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 1 hour

Tonight you can explore the well-known Dunhuang night market.

Departing from Dunhuang

You will visit the renown gem on the... 4 hours

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.

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