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8 Days China Silk Road Tour of Qinghai & Gansu

8 days
From Xining to Dunhuang
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Plan your adventure:
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Xining

    Start point
    Xining Shi, Qinghai, China (Xining Train Station)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Xining downtown hotel )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ta'er Monastery
    Landmarks
    Ta'er Monastery
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  2. Day 2

    Xining to Chaka

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (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
  3. Day 3

    Chaka to Zhangye

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Zhangye Downtown Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chaka Salt Lake
    Landmarks
    Chaka Salt Lake
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  4. Day 4

    Zhangye

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Zhangye Downtown Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Grand Buddha Temple
    • Explore Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon
    Landmarks
    Grand Buddha Temple
    Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon
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  5. Day 5

    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
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  6. Day 6

    Zhangye to Dunhuang

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Dunhuang Downtown Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jiayuguan Pass
    • Visit Overhanging Great Wall
    Landmarks
    Jiayuguan Pass
    Overhanging Great Wall
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  7. Day 7

    Dunhuang

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (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
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  8. Day 8

    Dunhuang

    End point
    Dunhuang Shi, Jiuquan Shi, Gansu, China (Dunhuang Airport)
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Operated by

Joy Travel

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Number of tours

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Age Range

1 to 89 years old

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    October 26th, 2019
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    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.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for China. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • 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.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 6 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before March 29th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after March 29th, 2026, a minimum payment of 50% is required to confirm your booking with Joy Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 20 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Joy Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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