5-day Zhangye Discovery Tour

Tour Code: TSR-G-06 , Tour Type: Private Tour

Zhangye is an outpost connecting Central Asia to the Chinese empire via the Silk Road. Marco Polo is said to have spent a year here around 1274 – he provided a detailed description of Zhangye in The Travels of Marco Polo. The city is known for its breathtaking Danxia landform, rich culture and history. This tour of Zhangye takes you to some of the stunning attractions, such as Binggou Danxia Scenic Area, Zhangye Danxia National Geopark, Pingshanhu Grand Canyon, Horse's Hoof Temple and Caves...

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1 Zhangye

Transfer via: flight/train - your arrangement

Activities for today: Airport/train station to hotel transfer

On arrival at Zhangye Ganzhou Airport (YZY) or Zhangye Railway Station, you’ll be met and chauffeured to your hotel.
DAY 2 Zhangye

Activities for today: Binggou Danxia Scenic Area, Zhangye Danxia National Geopark

This morning, begin your tour in Zhangye Danxia National Geopark with a visit the dramatic Binggou Danxia landform (in Binggou Danxia Scenic Area). This afternoon continue to explore the other parts of the Zhangye Danxia National Geopark. Known for its colorful rock formations, it has been voted by Chinese media outlets as one of the most beautiful landforms in China.
DAY 3 Zhangye

Activities for today: Horse's Hoof Temple and Caves, Zhangye Giant Buddha Temple, Wooden Pagoda Temple

Discover the compelling history of Zhangye, formerly a city of the Western Xia and one of the most important outposts of western China. This remarkable destination was also an important outpost on the Silk Road. Your discovery includes Horse's Hoof Temple and Caves, Zhangye Giant Buddha Temple, and Wooden Pagoda Temple.
DAY 4 Zhangye

Activities for today: Pingshanhu Grand Canyon, Zhangye National Wetland Park

A full-day tour takes you into Pingshanhu Grand Canyon (Pingshanhu Geological Park) and Zhangye National Wetland Park to view some of their natural wonders.
DAY 5 Zhangye/Exit

Transfer via: flight/train - your arrangement

Activities for today: Airport/train station transfer

Your tour of this captivating city comes to a close today. Our driver will take you to Zhangye Ganzhou Airport (YZY) or Zhangye Railway Station.

Recommended transportation to next destination:
Take flight to Beijing/Chengdu/Lanzhou/Shanghai/Xi'an. Or take the bullet train to Lanzhou.

Price Details & Inclusions of this Trip

Price Includes

Entrance fees:: To scenic spots as listed above in the itinerary.
Meals:: All meals as specified in the itinerary. "B" stands for Chinese or western breakfast at your hotel. "L" for Chinese Lunch at local Chinese restaurant. "D" for Chinese dinner at local Chinese restaurant. If you have any special request about meals, like vegetarian, or Indian food etc, please inform us in advance.
Private Transfers:: Between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in the cities by the private air conditioned vehicle with driver.
Private tour escort for Sightseeing:: As outlined in the Itinerary will be escorted with English-speaking guide.
The English-speaking guide and driver of each city accompany you throughout the entire tour in that city. They do not fly with you from one city to another.
Hotels:: Service includes standard rooms for your tour group.
All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless specified.
Transportation:: All the domestic airfare of economy class with airport tax/ or train ticket(s) as specified in the itinerary.
Service Charge & Government Taxes.
Arrangements:: The tour cost includes the planning, handling, operational and communication charges.

Price Excludes

Entry / Exit Airfare or train tickets..
Visa Fees; Trip Insurance; Credit Card Processing Fee;.
Excess Baggage Charges:: For checked luggage: Adult and children are entitled to a free checked baggage allowance in economy class of 20kg / 44. The size limit for each piece is 40x60x 100cmor 15.7x 23.6x 39.4 inches. For carry-on luggage: each economy class passenger is allowed one piece of 5kg / 11 lbs. The size limit for each piece is 20 x 40 x 55cm or 7.8 x 15.7 x 21.6 inches.
Personal Expenses:: Expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone call, optional activities and sightseeing.
Meals:: Any meals which are not specified with "B", "L" or "D".
Gratuities to guides or drivers.

Departure: Any day you want
Reply: Within 0.5~23.5 hrs.

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Our Advantages & Promise

One-on-one travel consultant service.
Flexible time schedule to suit your pace.
Selected and trained guides.
Western style service standard