Itinerary
- Day 1
Lanzhou
You'll arrive in Lanzhou and get picked up at the airport for a transfer to your hotel. If your flight comes in early, you've got time to walk around town and get a feel for the place. This is your first stop on the Silk Road journey, so settling in and wandering the streets can help you adjust to the city.
- Accommodation
- (Hilton Lanzhou City Center)
- Day 2
Lanzhou to Zhangye
Start the morning with a city tour covering the Yellow River, Provincial Museum, Waterwheel Park, and Zhongshan Bridge. After you've seen the main sights, grab lunch before heading to the bullet train station. The 4-hour train ride to Zhangye goes pretty quickly, and then it's a transfer to your hotel for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Zhangye Hotel)
Included Activities
- City tour of Lanzhou
- Visit Yellow River
- Visit Provincial Museum
- Visit Waterwheel Park
- Visit Zhongshan Bridge
Landmarks Yellow River Lanzhou Provincial Museum Waterwheel Park Zhongshan Bridge 
- Day 3
Danxia
After breakfast, head to Dafo Monastery to check out the impressive sleeping Buddha and the city museum. From there, you'll go to Matisi Monastery to see the Tibetan Buddhist temples and artwork. Later, drive about an hour to Danxia Mountains where the Rainbow mountains show off their incredible red, yellow, white, and black clay layers across the landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sengol Hotel (Danxia Mountain Tourist Attraction Branch))
Included Activities
- Visit Dafo Monastery
- View sleeping Buddha
- Visit Matisi Monastery
- View Danxia Mountains (Rainbow Mountains)
Landmarks Dafo Monastery Matisi Monastery Danxia Mountains 
- Day 4
Jiayuguan
You'll drive 2 hours to Jiayuguan and spend time exploring the UNESCO-listed military fortress that sits at the edge of the ancient Great Wall. In the afternoon, climb the Overhanging Great Wall section for views of the surrounding area, then walk through the ancient Wei and Jin Tombs before driving back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Jiayuguan Nuojin Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Jiayuguan Fort
- Climb Overhanging Great Wall
- View Wei and Jin Tombs
Landmarks Jiayuguan Fort Overhanging Great Wall Wei and Jin Tombs 
- Day 5
Dunhuang
Head out early for a 5-hour drive to Dunhuang. The route takes you through some beautiful terrain including the snow-capped Qilian Mountains, Gobi Desert stretches, and small oasis towns. By afternoon, you're checking out Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent Moon Spring, where you can hop on a camel if you want. Later, there's an option to browse the night market or catch a Dunhuang performance based on Mogao Caves art.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Four Points by Sheraton )
Included Activities
- View Qilian Mountains
- View Gobi Desert
- Visit Singing Sand Dunes
- Visit Crescent Moon Spring
Optional Activities
- Camel ride at sand dunes
- Explore night market
- Watch Dunhuang performance
Landmarks Qilian Mountains Gobi Desert Singing Sand Dunes Crescent Moon Spring 
- Day 6
Dunhuang
Spend the morning at Mogao Caves exploring the colorful frescoes and statues telling Buddhist stories from the 4th century onwards. This site is central to Silk Road history. After lunch, head to Dunhuang Museum to see artifacts and exhibits ranging from stone age pieces to modern items. If you're interested, the night market is also available for an evening stroll.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Four Points by Sheraton Dunhuang)
Included Activities
- Visit Mogao Caves
- Visit Dunhuang Museum
Optional Activities
- Explore Dunhuang night market
Landmarks Mogao Caves Dunhuang Museum 
- Day 7
Departure from Dunhuang
Get ready to leave as you're transferred to Dunhuang Airport for your onward flight. Your Silk Road tour wraps up here after exploring the ancient trade routes and the landmarks that shaped this region's history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
