Duration: 6 Days
Price: From $960
Overview
The oasis town of Dunhuang, set amid-st desert landscapes and the last stop before entering the marveled Taklamakan Desert, was an essential stop on the Silk Road.
Highlights
- The oasis town of Dunhuang, set amid-st desert landscapes and the last stop before entering the marveled Taklamakan Desert, was an essential stop on the Silk Road.
- Explore Mogao Grottoes, the home to the largest, best-preserved, and richest Buddhist art in the world—the first cave was carved here in 366 AD.
- Explore Dunhuang’s markets and soak up a very different culture to that of western China.
- Explore the splendid Danxia Rainbow Mountain in Zhangye.
Itinerary
Dunhuang Arrival
Welcome to
Dunhuang
, the well-known ancient cities along the
Silk Road
. Upon you arrive at Dunhuang Train Station/Airport, our tour guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. Have a good rest and be ready for the next day’s adventure.
Traffic:
Car
Hotel:
Overnight in Dunhuang
Altitude:
1200m
Dunhuang Murals
Dunhuang Echoing Sand Mountain & Crescent Moon Spring
Dunhuang City Tour
Let’s start our Dunhuang adventure. This morning 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.
After lunch, our
Visit Echoing Sand Mountain & Crescent Lake then Drive to Jayuguan
Continue our silk road travel, today our first destination is
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.
Jiayuguan City Tour then Drive to Zhangye
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. It was constructed with the most integrated defensive system. 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
Visit Badan Jaran Desert then drive to Zhangye
Drive all the way to
Badain Jaran Desert
which has the world’s highest sand mountains, with the magnificent Mingsha area, scattered Lake oases, endless Shahai springs and mysterious desert temples to name just a few. These peculiar and charming landscapes have made it an ideal place for desert exploration, tourism and photography in recent years. After visiting, we will back way for Zhangye Linz
Visit Mati Temple, End the tour
Morning we will visit
Matisi Temple
( Horseshoe Temple ), The temple was named by the court as “Puguang Temple” in the 14th year of yongle Period in Ming Dynasty. It houses a saddle and one dragon gown given by some emperor in Qing Dynasty.
After visiting, our journey comes to an end. You will be transferred to the airport or train station based on your schedule.
Traffic:
Car
Hotel:
N
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
- 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