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Dunhuang to Jiayuguan and Zhangye 5-Day Tour

5 days
From Dunhuang to Zhangye
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Thrilling adventures designed to keep you moving
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. Day 1

    Dunhuang

    Start point
    Dunhuang Shi, Jiuquan Shi, Gansu, China (Dunhuang Airport, 08:00 - 22:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Four Points by Sheraton Dunhuang)
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  2. Day 2

    Dunhuang

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Chinese lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Four Points by Sheraton Dunhuang)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mogao Caves
    • Visit Singing Sand Dunes
    • Visit Crescent Moon Spring
    • Explore the night market
    Landmarks
    Mogao Caves
    Singing Sand Dunes
    Crescent Moon Spring
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  3. Day 3

    Dunhuang - Jiayuguan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Chinese lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel ( Jiayuguan Nuojin Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Take bullet train to Jiayuguan
    • Visit Jiayuguan Fort
    • Visit Overhanging Great Wall
    • Visit Tomb Paintings in the Wei and Jin Ancient Graveyard
    Landmarks
    Jiayuguan Fort
    Overhanging Great Wall
    Wei and Jin Ancient Graveyard
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  4. Day 4

    Jiayuguan - Zhangye

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Chinese lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Zhangye Hotel), Hotel (Hemu Youhe Mountain Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rainbow Mountain

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Giant Buddha Temple (time and conditions permitting)
    Landmarks
    Rainbow Mountain
    Giant Buddha Temple
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  5. Day 5

    Departure from Zhangye

    End point
    Zhangye Shi, Gansu, China (Zhangye Airport, 08:00 - 22:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types G, I. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for type I. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type G.

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    • 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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    • For any tour departing before May 1st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 1st, 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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