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China Silk Road Discovery: Lanzhou, Xining, Zhangye, Jiayuguan and Dunhuang

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From Lanzhou to Dunhuang
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Plan your adventure:
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 10
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Lanzhou

    Lanzhou
    Start point
    Lanzhou Shi, Gansu, China (Lanzhou Airport, 08:00 - 22:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* ( Hilton Lanzhou City Center)
    Landmarks
    Lanzhou
  3. Day 2

    Lanzhou to Xining

    Lanzhou to Xining
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Sofitel Xining)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Yellow River
    • Visit Provincial Museum
    • Visit Waterwheel Park
    • Visit Zhongshan Bridge
    Landmarks
    Yellow River
    Lanzhou Provincial Museum
    Waterwheel Park
    Zhongshan Bridge
  4. Day 3

    Qinghai Lake and Chaka Salt Lake

    Qinghai Lake and Chaka Salt Lake
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Sofitel Xining)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Qinghai Lake
    • Visit Chaka Salt Lake
    Landmarks
    Qinghai Lake
    Chaka Salt Lake
  5. Day 4

    Kumbum Monastery to Zhangye

    Kumbum Monastery to Zhangye
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Zhangye Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kumbum Monastery
    Landmarks
    Kumbum Monastery
    Qilian Mountains
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  6. Day 5

    Zhangye Monasteries and Danxia Mountains

    Zhangye Monasteries and Danxia Mountains
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Sengol Hotel (Danxia Mountain Tourist Attraction Branch))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Dafo Monastery
    • Visit Matisi Monastery
    • Visit Danxia Mountains
    Landmarks
    Dafo Monastery
    Matisi Monastery
    Danxia Mountains
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  7. Day 6

    Jiayuguan Fort and Great Wall

    Jiayuguan Fort and Great Wall
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Jiayuguan Nuojin Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jiayuguan Fort
    • Climb Overhanging Great Wall
    • Visit Wei and Jin Tombs
    Landmarks
    Jiayuguan Fort
    Overhanging Great Wall
    Wei and Jin Tombs
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  8. Day 7

    Dunhuang Dunes and Oasis

    Dunhuang Dunes and Oasis
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Four Points by Sheraton Dunhuang)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Singing Sand Dunes
    • Visit Crescent Moon Spring

    Optional Activities

    • Camel ride at the sand dunes
    • Explore night market
    • Watch Dunhuang performance (copied from Mogao Caves)
    Landmarks
    Singing Sand Dunes
    Crescent Moon Spring
    Qilian Mountains
    Gobi Desert
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  9. Day 8

    Mogao Caves and Dunhuang Museum

    Mogao Caves and Dunhuang Museum
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Four Points by Sheraton Dunhuang)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mogao Caves
    • Visit Dunhuang Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Dunhuang night market
    Landmarks
    Mogao Caves
    Dunhuang Museum
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  10. Day 9

    Departure from Dunhuang

    Departure from Dunhuang
    End point
    Dunhuang Shi, Jiuquan Shi, Gansu, China (Dunhuang Airport, 08:00 - 22:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Dunhuang

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