8 Days West China Tour: Xining, Zhangye and Dunhuang

Xining Arrival

Today your flight will touch down in Xining, the capital city of Qinghai. When you arrive at Xining you can meet your driver at the Airport, and then your driver will take you to the hotel to relax. Finally, I would like to wish you have a pleasant journey and Bon voyage.

Traffic:
Car

Hotel:
Overnight in Xining

Altitude:
2261m

Visit Chaka Salt Lake – Drive to Guide

Embark on a captivating morning journey to explore
Chaka Salt Lake
, the largest saline lake in Qinghai Province. This lake, whose name translates to “the sea of salt” in Mongolian, lies at the heart of the Qaidam Basin, a region voted by the national tourist geography magazine as one of the must-visit destinations.

After marveling at the lake’s serene beauty and its unique saline ecosystem, we

Visit Kanbula National Park – Take a train to Zhangye

Continuing our Qinghai adventure, your dedicated tour guide will greet you in the hotel lobby and lead you on a trek through the breathtaking
Kanbula National Park
. This park is renowned for its awe-inspiring Danxia landforms, boasting magnificent peaks, precipitous hills, caves, cliffs, and a myriad of rock peaks, stone columns, and stone walls. It’s not just a showcase of natural wonders; it’s

Visit Mati Temple and Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park

As we embark on a new morning, we will visit the storied
Mati Temple
, also known as the Horseshoe Temple. Named “Puguang Temple” by the royal court in the 14th year of the Yongle period during the Ming Dynasty, this temple houses a saddle and a dragon gown, both precious gifts from an emperor of the Qing Dynasty. Stepping inside, you’ll be transported to a world of historical grandeur and imperi

Visit Grand Buddha Temple – Drive to Jiayuguan – Visit Jiayuguan Fortress

After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, our skilled tour guide will escort you to the
Grand Buddha Temple
,
a cherished destination along the Silk Road. Here, you’ll encounter the largest indoor clay statue of Buddha in China, along with exquisite mural sculptures and ancient buildings that whisper tales of bygone eras.

From the temple, we’ll embark on a journey to
Jiayuguan
, where we’ll visi

Visit Weijin Tombs – Drive to Dunhuang – Visit Echoing Sand Mountain and Shazhou Night Market

Continuing our sightseeing adventure, we’ll head to the renowned underground gallery of the

Weijin Tombs
. Here, we’ll be treated to a visual feast of lifelike and succinct wall paintings that encompass a vast array of subjects from politics, economies, culture, military affairs, folk customs, to science and technology during the Wei and Jin periods (4th century AD). Each stroke and brushwork is

Visit Mogao Grottoes

Today we will appreciate the Holy Center of Buddhism Culture and Art-UNESCO of 
Mogao Grottoes
. First, you will watch two movies to get a rough idea of the history of the Silk Road and the Mogao Grottoes. Then take the sightseeing bus to the original cave area, where a professional expositor will lead you to visit seven caves.

Traffic:
Car

Hotel:
Overnight in Dunhuang

Meals:
Breakfast,

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+Train

Hotel:
No Accommodation

Meals:
Breakfast

Dates & Pirce

Dates

1 Person

2 Persons

3-6 Persons

7-9 Persons

Single Supplyment

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