Duration: 6 Days
Price: From $990
Overview
Explore the well-known Mogao Grottoes, a series of Buddhist shrines dating back to the 4th century AD, constituting the best Buddhist art in China.
Highlights
- Explore the well-known Mogao Grottoes, a series of Buddhist shrines dating back to the 4th century AD, constituting the best Buddhist art in 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…
- Explore Dunhuang’s markets and soak up a very different culture to that of western China.
- Mysterious Labrang monastery in Xiahe where also can enjoy the marvel grassland.
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
Visit Binglingsi Temple, then drive to Xiahe
After breakfast, the day begins with
Binglingsi Temple
where you will see the air trestle road and various grottoes. Then the train will take you to explore Xiahe, home to the famed
Labrang Tibetan Buddhist Monastery
, one of the largest Tibetan Buddhist Monasteries outside Tibet Autonomous Region.
Traffic:
Car——233m
Hotel:
Overnight in Xiahe
Meals:
Breakfast
Altitude:
2850m
Visit Labrang Monastery, then drive to Lanzhou
Today we will arrange the English Speaking Lama guide you through
the Labrang monastery
, the most populous monks outside of Tibet. You will stay at Thangka Sunning Terrace that is one of a good place to view the monastery and surrounding scenery. Inside the monastery, apart from magnificent Buddha stupas and wall paintings, prayer wheels are also the must-see spot. The whole monastery is surroun
Flight to Dunhuang, then Visit Echoing Sand Mountain
Take the flight to
Dunhuang
and head up to
Echoing Sand Mountain & Crescent Lake
. When there is wild wind, the sands will be blown up and make a loud sound, while the sound sounds like being produced by some ancient musical instrument when blown by the breeze, There is also a Crescent Lake that has been in existence for hundreds of years without ever being buried by the sand. Riding the camel
Visit Mogao Grottoes
Today we are going to 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:
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
- Domestic flights from Lanzhou to Dunhuang.
- 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