At a glance
Tour facts
- Duration7 Days / 6 Nights
- RouteLanzhou → Zhangye → Jiayuguan → Dunhuang
- Best travel timeMay–June, September–October
- Suitable forCulture lovers, history enthusiasts, photographers, family small groups
Per person · varies by hotel star, group size and season.
Itinerary
Day by day
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01
Day 1 | Lanzhou Arrival
Airport/train private transfer; free evening. Highlights: Yellow River, beef noodles.
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Day 2 | Lanzhou → Zhangye
Zhangye Danxia at sunset. Overnight Zhangye.
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03
Day 3 | Zhangye → Jiayuguan
Jiayuguan Fort & Great Wall ruins. Overnight Jiayuguan.
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04
Day 4 | Jiayuguan → Dunhuang
Drive to Dunhuang. Overnight Dunhuang.
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Day 5 | Dunhuang: Mogao & Crescent Moon Spring
Mogao morning (UNESCO, EN interpretation); afternoon Singing Sand Dunes & Crescent Moon; camel/sand optional own expense. Overnight Dunhuang.
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06
Day 6 | Dunhuang Deep Dive
Flexible: Yadan / White Horse Pagoda / craft workshops. Overnight Dunhuang.
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Day 7 | Dunhuang Departure
Private transfer to airport/rail. Tour ends.
Practical
Included & excluded
What's Included
- Private licensed tourist vehicle
- EN-speaking local guide
- Listed entrance tickets
- 6 nights with breakfast
- Airport/train pickup/drop as arranged
- Local tour insurance
- Bottled water on transfers
What's Excluded
- Intl flights/trains to Gansu
- China visa fees
- Lunch/dinner
- Optional camel/sand/show
- Personal expenses
- Optional tips
- Cancellation insurance
Good to know
Notes
- Private — itinerary adjustable free of charge.
- Sun cream, hat, layers; large day-night temp swing.
- Mogao advance reservation — we help after booking confirmed.
- Quota sites — early booking recommended.
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