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Budget Tour: Lanzhou, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Jade Gate Pass 7 Days

7 days
From Lanzhou to Dunhuang
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In-depth Cultural
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 - 15
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Lanzhou

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cloud Hotel Lanzhou Zhangye Road Pedestrian Street Branch)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Lanzhou city center during free time
    Landmarks
    Lanzhou
  2. Day 2

    Lanzhou to Zhangye

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Orange Hotel(Zhangye West Station))

    Included Activities

    • Bullet train from Lanzhou to Zhangye
    • Visit to Dafo Temple with 34.5-meter sleeping Buddha statue
    Landmarks
    Dafo Temple
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  3. Day 3

    Zhangye to Jiayuguan

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Railway Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Danxia Mountains (Zhangye Rainbow Mountain)
    Landmarks
    Danxia Mountains
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  4. Day 4

    Jiayuguan to Dunhuang

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Dunhuang Hotel Grand Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Jiayuguan Fortress (western end of Great Wall)
    Landmarks
    Jiayuguan Fortress
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  5. Day 5

    Dunhuang

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Dunhuang Hotel Grand Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Mogao Caves
    • Visit to Minsha Shan (Singing Sand Dunes) and Crescent Moon Spring

    Optional Activities

    • Camel riding at Minsha Shan
    • Night market exploration
    • Dunhuang performance at theater
    Landmarks
    Mogao Caves
    Minsha Shan (Singing Sand Dunes)
    Crescent Moon Spring
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  6. Day 6

    Dunhuang

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Dunhuang Hotel Grand Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Jade Gate Pass (Yumenguan)
    • Visit to Han Dynasty Great Wall Ruin
    • Visit to Yang Pass
    Landmarks
    Jade Gate Pass
    Han Dynasty Great Wall Ruin
    Yang Pass
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  7. Day 7

    Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Airport transfer service

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  • Jeanette
    March 28th, 2026
    Sunny and our driver Bosco meet us at the hotel. They are both very informative. We had a wonderful time. Sunny is a...
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  • Mike
    November 25th, 2025
    It was good for us especially as we chose to upgrade to the Presidential suite for an extra 3000000

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    Asked on May 21st, 2024

    Does this tour include the Zhangye Rainbow Mountains in the itinerary?

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    • Silk Road TripsOperatorWritten May 2024

      Yes, it includes Zhangye Rainbow Mountains.

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      Nancy

      TravelerWritten May 2024

      1) Is drone allowed to fly over the Rainbow mountains for better pic ? 2) what's the airport closest airport to Dunhuang?

    • Silk Road TripsOperatorWritten May 2024

      It is not allowed to fly done in Rainbow mountains area. There is an airport in Dunhuang, you can check Dunhuang Airport where there are flies to Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Lanzhou etc.

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