7-day Gansu Silk Road Tour

Tour Code: TSR-G-08 , Tour Type: Private Tour

Trace the famous ancient Silk Road sites on this 7 days Gansu tour. Explore the icons and discover local spots in the perfect introduction to the diverse west of this fascinating province.

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1 Lanzhou

Transfer via: Flight - your arrangement

Activities for today: Airport to hotel transfer

This morning, you are greeted at Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW). Drive to visit the Zhongshan Bridge (aka Lanzhou Yellow River Iron Bridge) and Statue of Mother Yellow River (Yellow River Mother Sculpture).
DAY 2 Lanzhou/Zhangye

Transfer via: Train - our arrangement

Activities for today: Zhangye Giant Buddha Temple

After hotel breakfast, you are escorted to the railway station for the high speed train to Zhangye. On arrival, pay a visit to Zhangye Giant Buddha Temple.
DAY 3 Zhangye/Jiayuguan

Activities for today: Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park

Today, enjoy a colorful tour in Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park and take a bus ride from Zhangye to Jiayuguan.
DAY 4 Jiayuguan/Dunhuang

Activities for today: Jiayuguan Great Wall Fort

Jiayugaun, or Jiayu Pass is not only the western starting point of the Ming Great Wall, but also a vital pass on the ancient Silk Road. It's the joining place of the cultures of the Silk Road and the Great Wall (along with Dunhuang, which has some Han Dynasty Great Wall relics). In the Ming Dynasty, Jiayu Pass was a vital area for defense against attack from the northwest. The Great Wall was built across the Gobi Desert pass. Jiayu Pass gets its name "the First and Greatest Pass under Heaven" for its strategic, commanding position and grand presence.
DAY 5 Dunhuang

Activities for today: Mogao Grottoes, Echoing-Sand Mountain, Crescent Lake

Today, discover the magnificent scenery and rich history of Dunhuang. We will visit the must-see attractions in Dunhunhuang: Mogao Grottoes, Echoing-Sand Mountain (on camel back) and Crescent Lake.
DAY 6 Dunhuang

Activities for today: Yumen Pass, Han Dynasty Great Wall, Dunhuang Yadan National Geropark

Enjoy a full-day tour of the Yumen Pass (Pass of the Jade Gate), the Han Dynasty Great Wall and Dunhuang Yadan National Geropark.
DAY 7 Dunhuang/Exit

Transfer via: Flight/train - your arrangement

Activities for today: Aiport/train station transfer

Your trip ends today and a departure transfer to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (or Dunhuang Railway Station) is provided.

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