From

US $1,125 per person

8 Days China Silk Road Tour of Qinghai & Gansu

8 days

•

From Xining to Dunhuang

5.0 (3 reviews)

View all
View all

From

US $1,125 per person

+ $313 Single Room Supplement for solo travelers

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Booking needs min. 2 travelers

Select departure month

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

Operator: Joy Travel
Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 15
All Ages Welcome

Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Xining
Xining
Start point
Xining Shi, Qinghai, China (Xining Train Station)
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Xining downtown hotel )
Included Activities
- Visit Ta'er Monastery
Landmarks
Ta'er Monastery
Day 2
Xining to Chaka
Xining to Chaka
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Chaka downtown hotel )
Included Activities
- Visit Erlangjian Scenic Area at Qinghai Lake
Optional Activities
- Lake-circling boat ride (pay in cash)
- Horse riding (pay in cash)
- Cycling (pay in cash)
Landmarks
Qinghai Lake
Erlangjian Scenic Area
Day 3
Chaka to Zhangye
Chaka to Zhangye
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Zhangye Downtown Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Chaka Salt Lake
Landmarks
Chaka Salt Lake
Day 4
Zhangye
Zhangye
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Zhangye Downtown Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Grand Buddha Temple
- Explore Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon
Landmarks
Grand Buddha Temple
Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon
Day 5
Zhangye
Zhangye
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Yurt (Kaoshan Tent)
Included Activities
- Visit Matisi Grottoes
- Visit The Rainbow Mountain Scenic Area at Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park
Landmarks
Matisi Grottoes
The Rainbow Mountain Scenic Area
Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park
Day 6
Zhangye to Dunhuang
Zhangye to Dunhuang
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Dunhuang Downtown Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Jiayuguan Pass
- Visit Overhanging Great Wall
Landmarks
Jiayuguan Pass
Overhanging Great Wall
Day 7
Dunhuang
Dunhuang
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Dunhuang Downtown Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Mogao Grottoes
- Visit Mingsha Mountain (Echoing-Sand Mountain)
- Visit Yueya Spring (Crescent Lake)
- Stroll at Shazhou Night Market
Optional Activities
- Camel ride at Mingsha Mountain (pay on-site)
- Sand buggy ride (pay on-site)
Landmarks
Mogao Grottoes
Mingsha Mountain
Yueya Spring
Shazhou Night Market
Day 8
Dunhuang
Dunhuang
End point
Dunhuang Shi, Jiuquan Shi, Gansu, China (Dunhuang Airport)

Landmarks
Ta'er Monastery

Landmarks
Qinghai Lake
Erlangjian Scenic Area

Landmarks
Chaka Salt Lake

Landmarks
Grand Buddha Temple
Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon

Landmarks
Matisi Grottoes
The Rainbow Mountain Scenic Area
Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park

Landmarks
Jiayuguan Pass
Overhanging Great Wall

Landmarks
Mogao Grottoes
Mingsha Mountain
Yueya Spring
Shazhou Night Market

Explore our featured adventures

TourRadar earns higher commission on featured adventures here.

What's Included

Expand All

Accommodation
Guide
Insurance
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Xining downtown hotel
Hotel 4*
day 1
Chaka downtown hotel
Hotel 4*
day 2
Zhangye Downtown Hotel
Hotel 4*
Days 3, 4
Kaoshan Tent
Yurt
day 5
Dunhuang Downtown Hotel
Hotel 4*
Days 6, 7

Operated by

Joy Travel

Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
Response time: 9 hours
Response rate: 100%
Cancellation policy: Learn more

Reviews from other tours by Joy Travel

Tour Operator
5.0

Lisa5.0•July 2026
Excellent service from the tour company, Joy Travel (Xi’an China Tours). We had great communication before and during...
Show more
Suci5.0•October 2019
It is a wonderful trip. It is organized professionally.
usoke5.0•January 2019
Having corresponded with a number of tour companies, this one not only provided the best rates but customer service...
Having corresponded with a number of tour companies, this one not only provided the best rates but customer service that was second to none. Grace Chen and I had a lot of back and forth communication as I had designed my tours and wanted Grace to work on my plan. All through Grace was very patient and understanding. She was honest in explaining the parts of my trip that could be shortened as a result of the winter weather. She gave useful suggestions while preserving my original plan. I received a detailed itinerary and very knowledgeable and friendly tour guides who were conversant in English. The guides did their best to show and explain to us in details the parts that were in our itinerary. From then We as a family, learnt a lot about the Chinese culture and traditions along with a little but of Mandarin. For my next trip to China, Grace would be the person I would look for. I traveled with my wife and 2 kids ( 6 & 11 years old) for 12 days covering Shanghai, Zhangjiajie, Changsha, Guilin and Beijing. Hotels and meals were not reviewed as we booked hotels and planned our own meals. The guides helped us find restaurants serving halal meals.Show more

Dates & Prices

Select departure month

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Upcoming departures

Hurry, deals only available for a limited time!

Ends in0d0h45m5s

From Sunday
11 Oct, 2026
To Sunday
18 Oct, 2026
English
From:
US$1,125 per person
Sign up to unlock savings
Price based on Private Double Room
Single Room Supplement for solo travelers
$313
From Sunday
18 Oct, 2026
To Sunday
25 Oct, 2026
English
From:
US$1,125 per person
Sign up to unlock savings
Price based on Private Double Room
Single Room Supplement for solo travelers
$313
Instant Confirmation
From Sunday
15 Nov, 2026
To Sunday
22 Nov, 2026
English
From:
US$1,125 per person
Sign up to unlock savings
Price based on Private Double Room
Single Room Supplement for solo travelers
$313
Instant Confirmation
From Sunday
13 Dec, 2026
To Sunday
20 Dec, 2026
English
From:
US$1,125 per person
Sign up to unlock savings
Price based on Private Double Room
Single Room Supplement for solo travelers
$313

Why book with TourRadar?

Trusted and vetted operators
Rated excellent on
Best price guarantee

24/7 customer support
Unlock exclusive TourRadar+ member savings

To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in United States, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.

More benefits

Can’t find the answer to your question?

Reach out to the experts at Joy Travel with your enquiry, they usually respond within 9 hours.

Trip essentials

Good to know

Tour ID: 321340

The practical details for your trip across China: money, plugs and flexible ways to pay, all in one place.

Have a question? Chat with a travel expert

Pay in installments
Spread the cost in interest-free biweekly installments of $188.
Deposit only
Book now with just a 50% deposit. The remaining balance is due 20 days before departure.
¥ - Yuan Renminbi
You’ll encounter Yuan Renminbi in China.
Plug types G, I
You’ll need an adapter for these sockets in China.

Currency
¥
Yuan Renminbi
China
Plugs & adapters
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.
- Type G
  Used in China
- Type I
  Used in China
Visa
Whether you need a visa depends on your nationality and how long you stay. We can’t process visas for you, but here’s a quick indication for this trip.
This is only an indication. Visa rules depend on your passport, trip length and purpose. Always confirm with the official embassy or consulate before you travel.
Payment information
Pay now
A 50% deposit
Balance due
20 days before departure
Installments
Interest-free, every two weeks
Currency
USD
Booking fee
None
Book now with just a 50% deposit and pay the rest later. The remaining balance is due 20 days before departure, charged automatically to your card, or you can split it into interest-free biweekly installments of $188 at checkout. Everything is charged in USD, and TourRadar never adds a booking fee. Any trip departing before October 27th, 2026 will need to be paid in full at checkout.
Accepted for Joy Travel tours
Visa
Maestro
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
Best price guarantee
Found a lower price for the same tour elsewhere? We work directly with every tour operator, so we can match it.
How it works
Find a lower price
Spot the same tour cheaper on another site or agency.
Send us the quote
Contact us before you book.
We match it
If the quote qualifies, you book with us at that price.
Your quote needs
Same tour and operator
Same start and end dates
Same number of travelers
Same inclusions and destinations
Same booking and cancellation terms, in the same currency
A link to the site or agency offering it
What doesn’t count
Quotes issued more than 24 hours ago
Cash back or loyalty program rebates
Itineraries that are similar but not identical
Similar tours run by a different operator
Bookings already confirmed on TourRadar
Every new booking also counts toward your , which unlocks extra savings.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation terms may vary per tour. Please check for the full cancellation policy here.
Checking the cancellation terms for this tour…
Your money is protected. TourRadar is an authorized agent of Joy Travel, and we handle payments so you don’t have to. Payment is securely transferred to the operator based on your departure date.
Insurance
Our travel protection from our award-winning partner, XCover, means you and your travel companions can book with peace of mind knowing there’s protection available in case your trip doesn’t go to plan. At checkout you will be able to select between different options in case you or the tour are eligible for insurance. In case no option is available, you are always able to purchase travel insurance outside of TourRadar.
Checking which travel protection options are available for you…
Accessibility
Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
People also viewed
Great Migration Safari
5-Day Trekking In The Atlas Mountains
Morocco 9 Days Tour From Casablanca
Eastern US & Canada Discovery with New York C…
Peru Multisport
Balkan Kaleidoscope
Indochina Odyssey: Unveiling Treasures and Tr…

From

US $1,125 per person

+ $313 Single Room Supplement for solo travelers

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Booking needs min. 2 travelers

Select departure month

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

8 Days China Silk Road Tour of Qinghai & Gansu

Itinerary

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Want to read it later?

Explore our featured adventures

What's Included

What's Not Included

Where You'll Stay

Reviews from other tours by Joy Travel

Dates & Prices

Want to read it later?

Why book with TourRadar?

Pay in installments

Deposit only

¥ - Yuan Renminbi

Plug types G, I

Currency

Plugs & adapters

Visa

Payment information

Accepted for Joy Travel tours

Best price guarantee

How it works

Your quote needs

What doesn’t count

Cancellation Policy

Insurance

Accessibility

People also viewed

Earn while you share

Keep Exploring China

Like this Moment?