I would like to know if it is possible to stay one extra day before or after the tour to explore the city. If so, I would need an additional night in the first hotel.

You can add an extra night before the group tour.

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Silk Road 10D Group Tour: Xining, Chaka, Golmud, Dunhuang, Jiayuguan, Zhangye, Xining

10 days

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Start and end in Xining

4.4

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Operator: Top China Travel
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 8
Ages 6+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Xining
Start point
Xining Shi, Qinghai, China (Pickup from the Xining airport or railway station by your guide and driver., 09:00 - 20:00)
Day 2
Xining to Chaka
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Qinghai Lake at Erlanjian Scenic Area (approximately 2.5 hours)
- Scenic views of grasslands and Riyue Mountain crossing
Landmarks
Qinghai Lake
Riyue Mountain
Daotang River
Erlanjian Scenic Area
Day 3
Chaka to Golmud
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Chaka Salt Lake Scenic Area (approximately 2.5 hours)
- One-way small train ride on the salt lake
Optional Activities
- Walk on the surface of the salt lake with shoe covers for reflection photos
Landmarks
Chaka Salt Lake Scenic Area
Day 4
Golmud to Dunhuang
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Qarhan Salt Lake (approximately 2.5 hours exploration)
- Visit Yangguan Pass Scenic Area (approximately 2 hours, includes shuttle bus)
Landmarks
Qarhan Salt Lake
Yangguan Pass
Day 5
Dunhuang
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mogao Grottoes (approximately 3.5 hours)
- Camel ride at Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring (approximately 2.5 hours)
Optional Activities
- Visit Shazhou Night Market in Dunhuang in the evening
Landmarks
Mogao Grottoes
Mingsha Mountain
Crescent Moon Spring
Shazhou Night Market
Day 6
Dunhuang to Jiayuguan
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Jiayuguan Fortress (2 hours)
- Visit Hanging Great Wall (approximately 30 minutes)
Landmarks
Jiayuguan Fortress
Hanging Great Wall
Day 7
Jiayuguan to Zhangye
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Danxia Landform Geopark (approximately 2.5 hours, includes shuttle bus)
Landmarks
Danxia Landform Geopark
Day 8
Zhangye
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Giant Buddha Temple
- Visit Mati Temple
Landmarks
Giant Buddha Temple
Mati Temple
Day 9
Zhangye to Xining
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Qilian Mountain Grassland
- Visit Ta'er Monastery
Landmarks
Qilian Mountain Grassland
Menyuan County
Ta'er Monastery
Day 10
Xining Departure
End point
Xining Shi, Qinghai, China (Droppoff Xining airport or railway station by your guide and driver., 09:00 - 20:00)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Qinghai Lake
Riyue Mountain
Daotang River
Erlanjian Scenic Area

Landmarks
Chaka Salt Lake Scenic Area

Landmarks
Qarhan Salt Lake
Yangguan Pass

Landmarks
Mogao Grottoes
Mingsha Mountain
Crescent Moon Spring
Shazhou Night Market

Landmarks
Jiayuguan Fortress
Hanging Great Wall

Landmarks
Danxia Landform Geopark

Landmarks
Giant Buddha Temple
Mati Temple

Landmarks
Qilian Mountain Grassland
Menyuan County
Ta'er Monastery

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Meals
Additional Services
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What's Not Included

Flights
Optional
Additional Services

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Top China Travel

Rating: 4.4(20 reviews)
Response time: 3 hours
Response rate: 100%
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Tour Operator
4.4

Eduardo
April 10th, 2026
The whole trip was really exciting and organized. Local guides (Sisi, Summer, Tiffany) were very good, especially...
The whole trip was really exciting and organized. Local guides (Sisi, Summer, Tiffany) were very good, especially David which is an angel to us all. The itinerary covered the major points of interest in China within the short 14-day schedule. Chinese food that were included were really good. The local guides went out of their way to accommodate some of our needs outside of the tour schedule. Top China Travel (TCT - tour operator) did a very good job of coordinating the daily activities, especially if there are concerns from the group member. Jennifer of TCT was really excellent in coordinating the whole trip. Given the time difference with where she is from, she responds to my email as soon as she gets the chance. Jennifer is really proactive and responded very quickly to resolve issues especially when there were concerns from the group members. Me and my two sisters enjoyed the tour.Show more
Steven
March 25th, 2026
The sites visited where mostly exceptional, however the speed of the tour was at a hectic pace with two late night...
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Michelle
November 28th, 2025
It was a first time experience for me to travel in with a group of strangers and it was a fun experience. They let...
It was a first time experience for me to travel in with a group of strangers and it was a fun experience. They let us know where are the god places to buy thing or shop for things. But I think the downside it that it should be a bit more organised. Some of the guides don't mention first and people wander off. They don't keep track of the people if they are still with the group or not till later. But then again it's not the guides fault. It's best if the guide is more organised. Overall I'd say the tour was fun, exceptional and I believe some people made some new friends along the way😊.Show more

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Stacey
Asked on July 10th, 2025
I would like to know if it is possible to stay one extra day before or after the tour to explore the city. If so, I would need an additional night in the first hotel.
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- Top China TravelOperator•Written July 2025
  You can add an extra night before the group tour.
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  Stacey
  Traveler•Written July 2025
  Do you mean I can book the tour even though a length of 10 days is indicated? May I proceed to the booking normally, although I would like to stay 11 days instead of 10?
- Top China TravelOperator•Written July 2025
  Yes you can book this tour. And I can add the item of pre or post accommodation for you after your booking, which should be approved by you.

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Silk Road 10D Group Tour: Xining, Chaka, Golmud, Dunhuang, Jiayuguan, Zhangye, Xining

Itinerary

Xining

Xining to Chaka

Included Activities

Chaka to Golmud

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Golmud to Dunhuang

Included Activities

Dunhuang

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Dunhuang to Jiayuguan

Included Activities

Jiayuguan to Zhangye

Included Activities

Zhangye

Included Activities

Zhangye to Xining

Included Activities

Xining Departure

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