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

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Operator: Silk Road Trips
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Landmarks
Lanzhou

Landmarks
Yellow River
Lanzhou Provincial Museum
Waterwheel Park
Zhongshan Bridge

Landmarks
Qinghai Lake
Chaka Salt Lake

Landmarks
Kumbum Monastery
Qilian Mountains

Landmarks
Dafo Monastery
Matisi Monastery
Danxia Mountains

Landmarks
Jiayuguan Fort
Overhanging Great Wall
Wei and Jin Tombs

Landmarks
Singing Sand Dunes
Crescent Moon Spring
Qilian Mountains
Gobi Desert

Landmarks
Mogao Caves
Dunhuang Museum

Landmarks
Dunhuang

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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Hilton Lanzhou City Center
Hotel 5*
day 1
Sofitel Xining
Hotel 5*
Days 2, 3
Zhangye Hotel
Hotel 5*
day 4
Sengol Hotel (Danxia Mountain Tourist Attraction Branch)
Hotel 4*
day 5
Jiayuguan Nuojin Hotel
Hotel 5*
day 6
Four Points by Sheraton Dunhuang
Hotel 5*
Days 7, 8

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Silk Road Trips

Rating: 4.5(23 reviews)
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Response rate: 100%
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Zachary
June 8th, 2026
Good communication, no last minute changes, I got what I ordered so am happy with the vendor. China Goddess #3, a...
Good communication, no last minute changes, I got what I ordered so am happy with the vendor. China Goddess #3, a 5-star cruise I knew would not be a Western luxury cruise but will explain more to manage expectations. I took a taxi to the dock from my hotel for 10 Yuan and was met by the reception who checked me in. I took my suitcase and headed down the (many) stairs when the porter insisted on taking them after my telling him I don't need it. He then wanted 30 Yuan which I refused. First dinner was extra but reasonable price and I was very happy with the buffet. My roommate did not speak English but we got along fine. The main drawback was language and excursions. At the beginning of the cruise there was a meeting in the auditorium for the 20 English speaking guests. There are 3 dining rooms one of which was upgraded (about 150 Yuan to include drinks). The other english-speaking guests must have taken it and I should have done the same because I could not find any english-speaking guests at meals. On arrival, the entertainment director explained that all announcements would be repeated in English and our excursions would have English-speaking guides. This was not really the case. The excursions were the Cave (poor), Three Kingdoms show (good), Three Gorges (poor), White Emperor City (fair).Show more
Konstantin
June 4th, 2026
The trip was absolutely wonderful. I especially want to thank our guide, David, who not only looked after us but also...
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prachi
May 27th, 2026
Must do . Really great site to see and tour was well organized, the agent didn’t tell me, but please ask local guides...
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China Silk Road Discovery: Lanzhou, Xining, Zhangye, Jiayuguan and Dunhuang

Itinerary

Lanzhou

Lanzhou to Xining

Included Activities

Qinghai Lake and Chaka Salt Lake

Included Activities

Kumbum Monastery to Zhangye

Included Activities

Zhangye Monasteries and Danxia Mountains

Included Activities

Jiayuguan Fort and Great Wall

Included Activities

Dunhuang Dunes and Oasis

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Mogao Caves and Dunhuang Museum

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Departure from Dunhuang

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