Could you please advise on the best time to travel during the summer months to avoid extremely hot weather?

Actually during April, May and June for this tour, the weather is not hot.

Is there a Spanish-speaking guide? Are flights included?

The guide speaks English, and the tour doesn't include airfare.

Are you able to provide us with letters of invitation for visa applications? In the unlikely event that our visa applications are rejected, will the deposit be refunded in full?

You can book it and we will send you the invitation letter afterwards. The tour is refundable if you cannot get your China visa.

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Special Silk Road 9D: Xian, Tianshui, Yongtai, Wuwei, and Zhangye

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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 - 20
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Xi'an to Tianshui
Xi'an to Tianshui
Start point
Xi'an Shi, Shaanxi, China (Xian Airport, 08:00 - 22:00)
Meals
Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 5* (Tianshui Jiafu Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Maiji Grottoes
Landmarks
Maiji Grottoes
Day 2
Tianshui to Lanzhou
Tianshui to Lanzhou
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 5* (Hilton Lanzhou City Center)
Included Activities
- Visit Gansu Museum
- Visit Yellow River
- Visit White Pagoda Mount
Landmarks
Gansu Museum
Yellow River
White Pagoda Mount
Day 3
Lanzhou to Yongtai
Lanzhou to Yongtai
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Xingbaishun Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Yongtai Old City
Landmarks
Yongtai Old City
Day 4
Yongtai to Wuwei
Yongtai to Wuwei
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 5* (Wuwei Yunxiao Grand Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Tiantishan Grottoes
- Visit Leitai Tomb Ruin
Landmarks
Tiantishan Grottoes
Leitai Tomb Ruin
Day 5
Wuwei to Zhangye
Wuwei to Zhangye
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 5* (Zhangye Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Dafo Temple
Landmarks
Dafo Temple
Day 6
Zhangye
Zhangye
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 5* (Zhangye Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Maiti Temple
- Visit Danxia Rainbow Mountain
Landmarks
Maiti Temple
Danxia Rainbow Mountain
Day 7
Zhangye to Jiayuguan
Zhangye to Jiayuguan
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
(Jiayuguan Nuojin Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Jiayuguan Fort
- Climb Overhanging Great Wall
- Visit Wei and Jin Ancient Graveyard
Landmarks
Jiayuguan Fort
Overhanging Great Wall
Wei and Jin Ancient Graveyard
Day 8
Jiayuguan to Dunhuang
Jiayuguan to Dunhuang
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Dunhuang Zhongzhou International Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Singing Sand Dunes
- Visit Crescent Moon Spring
Optional Activities
- Camel ride
Landmarks
Singing Sand Dunes
Crescent Moon Spring
Day 9
Dunhuang
Dunhuang
End point
Dunhuang Shi, Jiuquan Shi, Gansu, China (Dunhuang Airport, 08:00 - 22:00)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Mogao Caves
Landmarks
Mogao Caves

Landmarks
Maiji Grottoes

Landmarks
Gansu Museum
Yellow River
White Pagoda Mount

Landmarks
Yongtai Old City

Landmarks
Tiantishan Grottoes
Leitai Tomb Ruin

Landmarks
Dafo Temple

Landmarks
Maiti Temple
Danxia Rainbow Mountain

Landmarks
Jiayuguan Fort
Overhanging Great Wall
Wei and Jin Ancient Graveyard

Landmarks
Singing Sand Dunes
Crescent Moon Spring

Landmarks
Mogao Caves

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Tianshui Jiafu Hotel
Hotel 5*
day 1
Hilton Lanzhou City Center
Hotel 5*
day 2
Xingbaishun Hotel
Hotel 4*
day 3
Wuwei Yunxiao Grand Hotel
Hotel 5*
day 4
Zhangye Hotel
Hotel 5*
Days 5, 6
Jiayuguan Nuojin Hotel
day 7
Dunhuang Zhongzhou International Hotel
Hotel 4*
day 8
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Rating: 4.5 (23 reviews)
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Zachary4.0•June 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
Konstantin5.0•June 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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prachi5.0•May 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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Asked on March 6th, 2026
Could you please advise on the best time to travel during the summer months to avoid extremely hot weather?
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- Silk Road TripsOperator•Written March 2026
  Actually during April, May and June for this tour, the weather is not hot.
- J
  Janet
  Traveler•Written March 2026
  Can you offer an alternative trip starting from Xi'an, China?
- Silk Road TripsOperator•Written March 2026
  This tour starts from Xi'an, you need another tour also starting from Xi'an?
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Ivan
Asked on June 11th, 2025
Is there a Spanish-speaking guide? Are flights included?
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- Silk Road TripsOperator•Written June 2025
  The guide speaks English, and the tour doesn't include airfare.
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Bill
Asked on May 18th, 2023
Are you able to provide us with letters of invitation for visa applications? In the unlikely event that our visa applications are rejected, will the deposit be refunded in full?
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- Silk Road TripsOperator•Written May 2023
  You can book it and we will send you the invitation letter afterwards. The tour is refundable if you cannot get your China visa.

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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for China. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for China. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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- For any tour departing before September 26th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 26th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Silk Road Trips. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 70 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Special Silk Road 9D: Xian, Tianshui, Yongtai, Wuwei, and Zhangye

Itinerary

Xi'an to Tianshui

Included Activities

Tianshui to Lanzhou

Included Activities

Lanzhou to Yongtai

Included Activities

Yongtai to Wuwei

Included Activities

Wuwei to Zhangye

Included Activities

Zhangye

Included Activities

Zhangye to Jiayuguan

Included Activities

Jiayuguan to Dunhuang

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Dunhuang

Included Activities

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Special Silk Road 9D: Xian, Tianshui, Yongtai, Wuwei, and Zhangye

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Included Activities

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