Duration: 6 Days
Price: From $700
Overview
The nearby dunes in Dunhuang are known as the Echoing Sand Mountain and can be explored on a camel to see spectacular views of Crescent Moon Lake. Ride on a camel to view the stunning desert scenery…
Highlights
- Explore the splendid Danxia Rainbow Mountain in Zhangye.
- Discover the famous Mogao Caves which was built up from 4th Century AD.
- Explore Dunhuang’s markets and soak up a very different culture to that of western China.
- The nearby dunes in Dunhuang are known as the Echoing Sand Mountain and can be explored on a camel to see spectacular views of Crescent Moon Lake. Ride on a camel to view the stunning desert scenery…
Itinerary
Lanzhou Arrival
Today your travel begins with a welcome meeting at airport. After checking in the hotel, rest of your time is free to explore
Lanzhou
with a long history and colorful culture. There are many historical sites worth visiting.
Traffic:
Car
Hotel:
Overnight in Lanzhou
Altitude:
1500m
Lanzhou
Lanzhou City
Visit Binglingsi Temple, then Train to Zhangye
Breakfast in the hotel, drive you to Liujiaxia Reservoir, we will take a speedboat to
Binglingsi Thousand Buddha Caves
, On the way, you will see the green water connects to the yellow water while the blue sky connects to the yellow earth. Perhaps this can only be experienced in Liujiaxia. Upon arrival, head to visit the Binglingsi Thousand Buddha Caves which is close to Liujiaxia Reservoir, Thes
Zhangye City Tour then Drive to Jiayuguan
After breakfast, take you to visit the
Binggou Danxia
, which is an important component of Danxia National Geopark in Zhangye. It is the one of the most complete and unique shapes in China.
After lunch, we will drive 3hrs to the masterpiece of nature
Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park
,
which is situated in the north of Qilian mountains with a distance of 40 km from east Zhangye city. Yo
Jianyuguan Tour then Drive to Dunhuang
In the morning, we will meet you at the hotel lobby and take you to visit the Jiayuguan pass. This Ming Dynasty fort guards the strategic
Jiayuguan pass
, at the western end of the Great Wall – this was the last section built by the Ming Dynasty. and visit the
The Great Wall Museum
, which was opened to visitor in October 1989 and it is the first one to exhibit the Great Wall culture in a compre
Dunhuang City Tour
Our first destination is
Mogao Grottoes
,
also known as the Thousand Buddha Caves, this UNESCO World Heritage site is one of the great artistic and religious wonders of the world and it is famous for its exquisite murals and various sculptures inside the caves, which was built in different dynasties, spanning 1,000 years of Buddhist art. and head up to
Echoing Sand Mountain & Crescent Lake
.
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End of Tour
Today you will end your enjoyable Gansu tour, we will book the train tickets from Dunhuang to Lanzhou for you. the driver will transfer you to catch the express train. Wish you have a pleasant journey home.
Traffic:
Car
Hotel:
No accommodation
Meals:
Breakfast
Dates & Pirce
Dates
1 Person
2 Persons
3-6 Persons
7-9 Persons
Single Supplyment
Dec.-Ma
What’s Included
- Private transportation through out the itinerary. SRT will arrange for all travelers to be met on arrival and seen off on departure based on your flight info.
- Shared accommodations in well located, tourist to superior class hotels include breakfast, service charge and government tax.
- All entrance fees(shuttle bus) sightseeing; excursions and activities as per the itinerary
- 2nd class express train from Lanzhou to Zhangye listed in the itinerary
- Private friendly and professional English-Speaking guides (French, Italy, Russian, German can be arranged per your request)
- Visa support letter for you to apply Chinese visa easily.
- Travel and health insurance when travel with us.
- 8, A 24/7 helpline while you are traveling.
What’s Excluded
- International and domestic flights not indicated.
- Food, Lunch or dinner not specified
- Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers
- Personal expenses and the other tours or activities not mentioned