Gansu five days four nights
This is a cultural exploration route that follows the Hexi Corridor westward.
Departing from Lanzhou, it passes through Wuwei, Zhangye, Jiuquan, and finally arrives at Dunhuang—the dazzling gem on the Silk Road.
The itinerary of the fifth day is like flipping through a thick scroll of history: the bronze chariot and horse formation unearthed from the Lei Tai Han Tomb freezes the military majesty of the Han Dynasty in time;
The Rainbow Danxia of Zhangye is the earth's most unrestrained palette; the Jia Yu Guan Pass Tower stands tall on the Gobi, six hundred years of wind and rain unchanged in its gesture;
The murals and sculptures of the Mogao Caves, with their millennia-lasting colors, narrate the pinnacle of Buddhist art.
While the sand and water coexist in the Mingsha Mountain and the Moon Spring, it is a miracle poem line written by nature in this arid land.
Departing from Lanzhou, it passes through Wuwei, Zhangye, Jiuquan, and finally arrives at Dunhuang—the dazzling gem on the Silk Road.
The itinerary of the fifth day is like flipping through a thick scroll of history: the bronze chariot and horse formation unearthed from the Lei Tai Han Tomb freezes the military majesty of the Han Dynasty in time;
The Rainbow Danxia of Zhangye is the earth's most unrestrained palette; the Jia Yu Guan Pass Tower stands tall on the Gobi, six hundred years of wind and rain unchanged in its gesture;
The murals and sculptures of the Mogao Caves, with their millennia-lasting colors, narrate the pinnacle of Buddhist art.
While the sand and water coexist in the Mingsha Mountain and the Moon Spring, it is a miracle poem line written by nature in this arid land.
Meeting Point
Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, Departure Hall Entrance
Druation
five days four nights
Group Size
30
Language
english
Price From
$700 / person
09:00 – 10:00
Check-in at Shanghai Hongqiao Station
Meet your guide at the departure hall. Receive your train tickets and a welcome package with itinerary details and local snacks.
Meet your guide at the departure hall. Receive your train tickets and a welcome package with itinerary details and local snacks.
14:00 – 16:00
High-Speed Rail Journey
Board the G-series bullet train to Lanzhou. Enjoy the changing scenery from the lush Yangtze Delta to the arid highlands of Northwest China. Lunch served onboard.
Board the G-series bullet train to Lanzhou. Enjoy the changing scenery from the lush Yangtze Delta to the arid highlands of Northwest China. Lunch served onboard.
09:00 – 10:00
Lanzhou Breakfast & Train to Zhangye
Enjoy a traditional Lanzhou beef noodle breakfast. Transfer to Lanzhou West Station and board the high-speed train to Zhangye (approx. 3 hours).
Enjoy a traditional Lanzhou beef noodle breakfast. Transfer to Lanzhou West Station and board the high-speed train to Zhangye (approx. 3 hours).
14:00 – 16:00
Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park
Explore the UNESCO-listed Rainbow Mountains. Take the park shuttle to the best viewpoints (Sunset Viewing Platform and Colorful Screen Viewing Area). Photo stop at the most vibrant rock formations.
Explore the UNESCO-listed Rainbow Mountains. Take the park shuttle to the best viewpoints (Sunset Viewing Platform and Colorful Screen Viewing Area). Photo stop at the most vibrant rock formations.
Evening
Zhangye Night Market & Local Cuisine
Check into hotel in Zhangye city center. Visit the bustling night market – try grilled lamb skewers, apricot peel tea, and local flatbreads. Optional: traditional Tibetan dance performance nearby.
Check into hotel in Zhangye city center. Visit the bustling night market – try grilled lamb skewers, apricot peel tea, and local flatbreads. Optional: traditional Tibetan dance performance nearby.
09:00 – 10:00
Mogao Caves Digital Experience
Start at the Mogao Caves Digital Exhibition Center. Watch the immersive 360° documentary "The Buddhist Art of Dunhuang" to understand the caves' history and cultural significance before visiting the actual sites.
Start at the Mogao Caves Digital Exhibition Center. Watch the immersive 360° documentary "The Buddhist Art of Dunhuang" to understand the caves' history and cultural significance before visiting the actual sites.
14:00 – 16:00
Guided Tour of Mogao Caves
Take the shuttle bus to the cave area. Visit 8-10 representative caves with a professional guide. View the stunning Tang Dynasty murals, the 34.5m tall seated Buddha, and the Sleeping Buddha – masterpieces of Buddhist art spanning over 1,000 years.
Take the shuttle bus to the cave area. Visit 8-10 representative caves with a professional guide. View the stunning Tang Dynasty murals, the 34.5m tall seated Buddha, and the Sleeping Buddha – masterpieces of Buddhist art spanning over 1,000 years.
AM
Mogao Caves Digital Experience
Start at the Mogao Caves Digital Exhibition Center. Watch the immersive 360° documentary "The Buddhist Art of Dunhuang" to understand the caves' history and cultural significance before visiting the actual sites.
Start at the Mogao Caves Digital Exhibition Center. Watch the immersive 360° documentary "The Buddhist Art of Dunhuang" to understand the caves' history and cultural significance before visiting the actual sites.
PM
Guided Tour of Mogao Caves
Take the shuttle bus to the cave area. Visit 8-10 representative caves with a professional guide. View the stunning Tang Dynasty murals, the 34.5m tall seated Buddha, and the Sleeping Buddha – masterpieces of Buddhist art spanning over 1,000 years.
Take the shuttle bus to the cave area. Visit 8-10 representative caves with a professional guide. View the stunning Tang Dynasty murals, the 34.5m tall seated Buddha, and the Sleeping Buddha – masterpieces of Buddhist art spanning over 1,000 years.
End
Arrival in Shanghai
Land at Shanghai Pudong Airport around 9:00 PM. End of tour services. Private transfer available upon request (additional cost). Farewell from your guide.
Land at Shanghai Pudong Airport around 9:00 PM. End of tour services. Private transfer available upon request (additional cost). Farewell from your guide.
Price Includes
Round-trip high-speed train tickets (Shanghai ↔ Lanzhou)
4 nights hotel accommodation (4-star)
All entrance fees to attractions
Professional English-speaking guide
Daily breakfast and 3 lunches
Private air-conditioned vehicle transfers
4 nights hotel accommodation (4-star)
All entrance fees to attractions
Professional English-speaking guide
Daily breakfast and 3 lunches
Private air-conditioned vehicle transfers
Price Excludes
International flights
Travel insurance
Personal expenses and souvenirs
Tips for guide and driver
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Travel insurance
Personal expenses and souvenirs
Tips for guide and driver
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Please bring comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, and a hat. Altitude in some areas reaches 2,500m – consult your doctor if you have health concerns.
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