6 Days Best Gansu Tour (Dunhuang Jiayuguan Zhangye)
Why choose a Gansu Tour? Gansu, known as the Gansu Corridor (Hexi Corridor), , lies along the crucial path of the Silk Road leading to the Western Regions. Take our 6 Days Best Gansu Tour from Dunhuan
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Tour Highlights
✓ Dunhuang Arrival | Airport Pick-up & Hotel Check-in, Free Time Explore
✓ Dunhuang Tour | Mogao Grottoes (World Heritage), Singing Sand Dunes & Crescent Spring
✓ Dunhuang to Jiayuguan | Overhanging Great Wall, Jiayuguan Pass (World Heritage - Great Wall of China), Great Wall Museum (Optional)
✓ Jiayuguan to Zhangye | Dafo Temple (Big Buddha Temple), Zhangye National Geopark (Zhangye Danxia Geological Park)
✓ Zhangye Tour | Mati Temple Grottoes, Zhangye Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon
✓ Zhangye Departure | Hotel Check-out & Airport See-off
Detailed Itinerary
D1 Dunhuang Arrival | Airport Pick-up & Hotel Check-in, Free Time Explore
Welcome to Dunhuang, a must-visit city located in the Gansu province of China! Upon arrival in Dunhang, your guide will meet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. You can explore on your own based on your arrival time. Feel free to seek travel ideas from your tour guide.Dunhuang, a city i
D2 Dunhuang Tour | Mogao Grottoes (World Heritage), Singing Sand Dunes & Crescent Spring
Today, you will enjoy a wonderful Dunhuang Culture Tour by visiting Mogao Grottoes (4-4.5hrs), a UNESCO World Heritage site. You can enjoy the relaxing time in Mingsha Mountain & Crescent Lake, don’t miss the delicious food at the local market.Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes is the must-visit place for
D3 Dunhuang to Jiayuguan | Overhanging Great Wall, Jiayuguan Pass (World Heritage - Great Wall of China), Great Wall Museum (Optional)
Today, you will head to Jiayuguan (400km, 5hrs) to explore Jiayuguan City for the Great Wall on the Cliff (Overhanging Great Wall) & the Jiayuguan Pass (Jiayuguan Fortress). Jiayuguan is a good place to grasp the essence of a famous Chinese poem that goes, \'In the boundless desert, lonely smoke
D4 Jiayuguan to Zhangye | Dafo Temple (Big Buddha Temple), Zhangye National Geopark (Zhangye Danxia Geological Park)
Today, you will head to explore Zhangye City (260 km, 4hrs) through Dafo Temple (1-2 hours) & Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park (3-4 hours; for sunset).Zhangye is situated in the narrowest section of Hexi Corridor (ancient trading route), spanning just 50 km, yet it boasts fertile soil and
D5 Zhangye Tour | Mati Temple Grottoes, Zhangye Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon
In the morning, you will visit Mati Temple Grottoes (60km, 2h) for the Cave art, snow-capped mountains, forests, streams, grasslands, temples, and Tibetan culture. In the afternoon, head to Zhangye Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon (120km, 2.5h) for the red bed landform.Mati Temple Grottoes, located under
D6 Zhangye Departure | Hotel Check-out & Airport See-off
It is time to end your 6 Days Best Gansu Tour. Thank you for choosing Asia Odyssey Travel for your China Tour, and we are always here working for you and hope to see you again for your next trip to Asia. Safe journey!Extension Ideas:1. If you wish to extend your trip and explore other highlighted pa
What's Included & Excluded
✅ Included
- ✓ Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
- ✓ Professional English-speaking guide
- ✓ All transportation per itinerary
- ✓ Entrance fees to listed attractions
- ✓ Airport transfers on arrival and departure
❌ Excluded
- ✗ International flights
- ✗ Travel insurance
- ✗ Personal expenses and tips
- ✗ Visa fees (if applicable)
Verified Customer Reviews
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James & Emily R.
USA · 8 Days Beijing Xian Shanghai
"Walking the Great Wall at sunrise was a dream come true. Our guide in Xian knew every story behind the Terracotta Warriors. Seamless logistics and wonderful hotels throughout."
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Sophie M.
Australia · 12 Days China Grand Tour
"From pandas in Chengdu to the karst mountains of Guilin, every day exceeded expectations. The high-speed trains were incredibly smooth and fast. Best family trip ever!"
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Thomas K.
Germany · 10 Days Silk Road Adventure
"The Mogao Caves in Dunhuang were breathtaking. Riding a camel at sunset on the dunes was unforgettable. Our guide brought the ancient Silk Road history to life."
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