11 Days Qinghai Gansu Tour

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:
1520m

Lanzhou

Lanzhou

Visit Binlings Temple – Drive to Xiahe

With an early start today, we will arrive at
Binlings Temple
at 09:30 after 1.5 hours of driving. Take the 40mins fast boat to the inside of the park, enjoy the variety of artworks in different styles, and observe the social situations and customs in ancient times when seeing the stone sculptures and appreciate the miracle of Buddha caves.

After lunch by the side of the Reservoir, we will driv

Visit Labrang Monasterty – Drive to Tongren

Today, we will have an English-speaking guide take us through the
Labrang Monastery
, which is home to the most populous community of monks outside of Tibet. We will be staying at the Thangka Sunning Terrace, which offers a great view of the monastery and the surrounding scenery. Inside the monastery, we will see magnificent Buddha stupas and wall paintings, and we can’t miss the prayer wheels. T

Visit Wu Tun Monastery and Longwu Temple – Drive to Xining

Today, we will visit the
Wu Tun Monastery
, which houses a collection of fine Rebkong artworks. The murals, embroideries, paintings, and sculptures are lively, colorful, and exquisite, effectively presenting the fluency and rhythm of the painting lines.

Longwu Monastery
is one of the major monasteries in Amdo Tibet. “Longwu” translates to “place of farming” in Tibetan. Initially founded as a S

Visit Qinghai Lake and Ta’er Monastery

We will depart early at around 07:00 and drive for 3 hours to
Qinghai Lake
, where you will be treated to a stunning view along the way. You will be amazed by the scenery of this highland lake, and it will also be interesting to see the grazing animals such as sheep, goats, yaks, and horses. You will have the option to ride a bike or take a cruise around the lake to take in the wonderful landscap

Visit Chaka Salt Lake – Drive to Da Qaidam Zhen

After breakfast, we will head to explore 
Chaka Salt Lake
, it is the largest saline in Qinghai Province, Chaka Salt Lake means “the sea of salt”  in Mongolian. It lies in the centre of Qaidam Basin, which was nominated by the national tourist geography magazine as one of the 55 places to go. Then we will drive to Da Qaidam Zhen for an overnight stay.

Traffic:
Car

Hotel:
Overnight in Da Qai

Visit Water Yardan – Drive to Dunhuang

Today, you will embark on an extraordinary journey to
Water Yardan
. While Yadan landforms are commonly associated with Xinjiang or the western reaches of Dunhuang, they are typically found on dry land. However, this unique “Yadan on water,” located 240 kilometers away from Dachaidan, is a rare sight indeed, boasting a “long” Yadan formation that extends into the water.

The only Water Yadan in

Visit Mogao Grottoes, Echoing-Sand Mountain & Crescent Moon Lake, and Shazhou Night Market.

Continue our Silk Road travel, today our professional tour guide will bring you to travel to Dunhuang, it is the best place where you can explore Chinese history and culture. 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

Drive to Jiayuguan – Visit Fortress and Great Wall Museum

Today we begin our journey to the 
Jiayuguan Fortress
. Standing among vast desert and surrounded by rolling mountains, it looks like a dignified general guarding the grand land. Besides functioning as a frontier military fortress, it was also an important traffic hub along the Silk Road, the oldest worldwide trading route.

After that, you will explore the 
Great Wall Museum
, which was opened t

Drive to Zhangye – Visit Zhangye Danxia

After a satisfying breakfast, you will be transferred to the train station to embark on a journey to
Zhangye
. Once you arrive in Zhangye, the captivating scenery of
Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park
awaits you. Prepare to be amazed by the vibrant colors and layers of mountain ridges during this four-hour adventure, which will take you to various vantage points.

In the morning, you will

Drive to Wuwei – Visit Leitai Han Tombs

After a nourishing breakfast at the hotel, we embark on a journey to visit the fascinating
Leitai Han Tombs
, nestled within the historic Leitai Park of Wuwei. These tombs boast a lengthy passage of 19.34 meters, along with three coffin chambers and three side chambers. The excavations here have unearthed a remarkable collection of 231 artifacts crafted from gold, silver, bronze, iron, jade, bone

Depart from Lanzhou

Today we will drive back to Lanzhou. Upon arrival, transfer to 
Yellow River’s Mother Statue
, explore the ancient history and culture of Gansu Province.

Afterwards, it’s time to say farewell to Lanzhou. After a pleasant breakfast, we will transfer you to the airport for the flight back to your hometown or next destination. Bon voyage!

Traffic:
Car

Hotel:
No accommodation

Meals:
Break