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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Additional Services
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Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

Flights
Optional
Additional Services

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Top China Travel

4.4

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Number of tours

Age Range

2 to 70 years old

Response time

12 hours

Response rate

100%

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Reviews from other tours by Top China Travel

Tour Operator
4.4

dean
September 24th, 2025
5.0
Awesome tour great communication ,well organised .Our guides SiSi , Christa and Frank were excellent well informed...
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Lakisha
September 18th, 2025
4.0
The 8 Days/7 Nights Beijing-Xi'an-Shanghai tour was fantastic! The itinerary was very well planned. We were able to...
The 8 Days/7 Nights Beijing-Xi'an-Shanghai tour was fantastic! The itinerary was very well planned. We were able to visit key sites in each city such as the Great Wall of China, The Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Terracotta Warriors, the Bund, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower and many more! We also enjoyed a Beijing Hutong tour via rickshaw. We took a pottery class and created our own terracotta warriors, painted peking opera facial mask, learned calligraphy, and took a tea making class. We visited the Muslin Quarter in Xi'an which is a foodies heaven! There were several optional activities that we enjoyed including an acrobatic show in Beijing, Tang Dynasty Show in Xi'an and Zhujiajiao Water Town in Shanghai. The driver was there upon our arrival at the airport. The driver was easy to identify as he held a sign with our name. The pick up was easy and fast. He had bottled waters waiting for us in the car. He shared that there was a major mall right across the street from our hotel which we visited. The hotels included with the tour were very nice, clean, and centrally located. Check in and check out were simple. The breakfast offered at the hotels were buffet style, included a great selection of options and was very good. The hotel in Beijing and Xi'an had a robot that would bring your food to your room if you ordered room service, which was super cool. The hotel staff were very helpful. In Shanghai, the staff booked a taxi for us to visit a restaurant we wanted to try out. The staff also came to get us when the taxi arrived and spoke with the driver to ensure he knew where we wanted to go. The tour guides (Beijing: Sisi; Xi'an: Jason; Shanghai: Maggie) were awesome! All were very knowledgeable and friendly. They ensured we had many restroom breaks and walked a good pace. They also helped with taking photos! They showcased the cuisine of the region by selecting restaurants that offered authentic meals. They also ensured that anyone that had food allergies or special dietary restrictions were taken care of. Internal transportation was well organized. The high speed train was very nice. Our tour guides ensured that we had the proper tickets and documentation to board the train and airplane. Our tour guides also stayed with us to make sure we boarded the correct train to Xi'an and ensured that we were all checked in for our flight to Shanghai. This was super helpful!! Improvements: At times, we felt rushed and were not given sufficient time to visit souvenir shops along the way. I recommend allowing more time at each location for people to look around and pick up souvenirs. It also seemed that we were directed to go to specific souvenir shops instead of being able to explore other shops on our own. I would also suggest that the TourRadar team ensure that the great communication continue throughout the process. I received great communication and prompt responses when I was booking the tour and prior to me paying off the tour; however, the communication started to slack once I completed payment of the tour. I recommend the confirmation letter of the tour (confirmed hotels, itinerary details, etc.) be sent out at least 1-2 weeks prior to the trip. I had to reach out to the team days before the trip b/c I had not received the confirmation letter. I also had to reach out to receive the drivers' details for my airport pick up to return home and those details did not include the time the driver would be arriving at the hotel. I had to get this information from my tour guide. Also, the eSIM that was provided did not work for me. Overall: I would recommend this tour to others. It was well organized and the tour guides were awesome.Show more
Tint
September 17th, 2025
4.0
Nice trip nice people

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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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