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8 Days Qinghai to Dunhuang Group Tour including Chaka Salt Lake

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From Xining to Dunhuang
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  • People in colorful attire walking on a reflective salt flat.
  • Desert landscape with sand dunes and a blue lake.
  • Buddhist caves carved into a sandstone cliff with prayer flags.
  • Colorful striped mountains with clear sky.
  • Pagoda and oasis in the middle of desert sand dunes.
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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

  1. Day 1

    Xining

    Start point
    Xining Shi, Qinghai, China (Pickup from Xining airport/railway station with your guide and driver, transfer to hotel., 09:00 - 20:00)
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    Hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Xining city
    • Try local cuisines
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  2. Day 2

    Xining to Chaka

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ta'er Monastery
    • Visit Qinghai Lake

    Optional Activities

    • Qinghai Lake scenic site bus
    • Qinghai Lake boat ride
    Landmarks
    Ta'er Monastery
    Qinghai Lake
  3. Day 3

    Chaka to Xining

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chaka Salt Lake

    Optional Activities

    • Chaka Salt Lake scenic train
    • Chaka Salt Lake sightseeing bus
    • Chaka Salt Lake boat
    Landmarks
    Chaka Salt Lake
  4. Day 4

    Xining to Zhangye

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Visit Qilian Mountain Grassland
    • Horseback riding at Zhangye Shandan Horse Farm
    • Watch 'Huidao Zhangye' show and taste local food in Danxia Town
    Landmarks
    Qilian Mountain Grassland
    Zhangye Shandan Horse Farm
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Zhangye

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mati Temple
    • Visit Pingshanhu Grand Canyon
    Landmarks
    Mati Temple
    Pingshanhu Grand Canyon
  6. Day 6

    Zhangye to Jiayuguan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rainbow Mountain (Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park)
    • Visit Jiayuguan Pass
    Landmarks
    Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park
    Jiayuguan Pass
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  7. Day 7

    Jiayuguan to Dunhuang

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Visit Echoing Sand Dune and Crescent Lake

    Optional Activities

    • Shuttle bus at Echoing Sand Dune and Crescent Lake
    Landmarks
    Echoing Sand Dune and Crescent Lake
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  8. Day 8

    Dunhuang

    End point
    Dunhuang Shi, Jiuquan Shi, Gansu, China (Drop off at the Dunhuang airport/railway station with your guide and driver from hotel., 09:00 - 20:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mogao Grottoes
    Landmarks
    Mogao Grottoes
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  • Rebecca
    May 6th, 2026
    I was happy and satisfied with most aspects of the tour from the quality of accommodation, breakfast and lunches...
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  • Valeria
    May 2nd, 2026
    This was my first trip With a group And I must to say has been fantastic from the start to the end. First of all...
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  • Dallen
    April 28th, 2026
    We had a great time with TCT, the guides were great - and the experience was amazing. We actually formed some long...
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    • 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.
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