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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From Xi'an to Dunhuang

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Operator: Silk Road Trips
Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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

Intro
Introduction
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 (26 reviews)
Response time: 6 hours
Response rate: 96%
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Tehseen4.0•October 2026
Very nice time . Accomodation was comfortable The ship and entertainment and food was amazing . The crew was very...
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John5.0•September 2026
We had to book the tour during peak holiday season, so the sites we visited were quite busy. In spite of this, the...
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Jens5.0•September 2026
Great program, fantastic food with an upgrade

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

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Included Activities

Included Activities

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Optional Activities

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