Embark on an 8-day private trip to Gansu’s exquisite Hexi Corridor, exploring its rich history and diverse topography. Experience the beauty of this region with included accommodation.
Arrive in Lanzhou
Lanzhou - Your professional tour guide will meet you at the airport or train station of Lanzhou, transfer by car / van / bus to the hotel, relax in your comfortable hotel.
Iron Bridge of Yellow River - the oldest bridge above the Yellow River.
Lanzhou - Wuwei
Wuwei - Zhangye
Pingshan Grand Canyon - visit the TOP 5 grand canyons in the world—-Pingshanhu Grand Canyon, you will
hiking in the park for about 2.5 hours. The scenic area includes the grand canyon, stone wonders, desert and
snow mountain, primitive forest, and aesthetic value.
Zhangye
Zhangye Danxia Geopark - This morning visit the Horse Hoof Temple Grottoes, you will see the original Buddhism Grottoes from the
history.
Visit the Visit the Danxia Landform National Park, it is both the largest and the most typical of China’s Arid风扇
Zhangye - Juayuguan
Jiayuguan - Visit the Giant Buddha Temple,you can see the biggest sleeping Buddha in Asia.
By bus to Jiayuguan. 3 hours on the express way. Have lunch at Jiuquan city, where famous for the Wine Spring,
from the Western Han dynasty, we still can see this spring in the city.
Visit the Wei and Jin Tomb, the painting Bricks in the tomb of the Wei & Jin Dynasty, the painting bricks
inlaid on the four walls have beautiful colors and various contents which cover the polities, economy, military
and culture, it’s called “Underground Art Gallery ”
Check into the hotel, and have dinner at a local good restaurant near the hotel.
Jiayuguan - Dunhuang
Dunhuang - Visit the famous Jiayuguan Pass & Museum of the Great Wall, the western end of the Great Wall of the Ming
Dynasty - Overhanging Great Wall,
In the afternoon transfer to Dunhuang. 5 hours on the express way.
Dunhuang
Dunhuang - You will visit Mogao Caves & Digital Film Center , one of the 4 most famous grottoes in China. It has a total of
492 grottoes, 45,000 square-meters of murals, 2,400 painted statues and over 250 residential caves remain.
Visit the Jade Gate Pass & Great Wall of Han Dynasty, In history, the Han Dynasty built many walls to
consolidate the safety of the frontier region as well as exploring ways to do business with western region. Instead
of piling up stones or bricks layer upon layer like other dynasties’ walls, the Han Dynasty Great Wall is built by
using the local sand and weed.
After dinner, enjoy a wonderful performance: Ancient Sound of Dunhuang
Dunhuang
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Visit the Crescent Moon Lake & the Singing-Sand Dunes. enjoy a camel ride in the sand dunes.
Visit the Photovoltaic power plant in the modern industry park of Dunhuang,
Dunhuang, departure
Dunhuang - Take the flight to your next destination.
- 7 nights accommodation
- All meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax) included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Gansu province is renowned for its diverse and abundant tourism resources, featuring every kind of topographical resource except for oceans and coral reefs. The Hexi Corridor was once an essential route for international visitors reaching central China. Our journey will transport you to the historical era of the Hexi Corridor, with each day unveiling the millennium-long legacy of this area.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
