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Gansu Lanzhou Departure 5 Days 4 Nights Hexi Corridor In-depth Tour [Inbound Private Group]
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Gansu Lanzhou Departure 5 Days 4 Nights Hexi Corridor In-depth Tour [Inbound Private Group]

5 days
Dunhuang
€236.44/person
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If the trip is canceled 7 days (inclusive) or more before the assembly date, 0% of the fee will be deducted. If the trip is canceled 6-4 days (inclusive) before the departure date, 20% of the fee will be deducted. If the itinerary is canceled 3 to 1 day(s) (inclusive) before the departure date, 40% of the fee will be deducted. If the trip is canceled on the day of assembly, 60% of the fee will be deducted. This itinerary involves securing resources and payments for accommodations well in advance. If you withdraw from the trip for personal reasons, the cancellation fee stipulated in the contract may not fully cover the actual losses incurred. In such cases, you will be responsible for compensating the actual losses, up to the total cost of the tour. Thank you for your understanding. Ticket refunds and changes are subject to the specific policies of each attraction (e.g., Mogao Grottoes tickets in Dunhuang can be canceled for free if canceled more than 15 days in advance. Cancellations within 15 days will incur a tiered handling fee. If canceled after booking, the customer will be responsible for this loss. Thank you for your understanding).
  • 1. 4 nights hotel throughout the trip
  • First night: Wuwei Tianma Mingzhu Hotel / Wuwei Jindu International Hotel or similar
  • Second night: Zhangye Puyue Hotel/Zhangye Silk Road Qianxi Hotel or similar
  • Third night: Zhangye Puyue Hotel/Zhangye Silk Road Qianxi Hotel or similar
  • Fourth night: Dunhuang Fuguo Hotel/Dunhuang Dongting International Hotel or similar
  • All hotels in this itinerary are basic room types. If you need a paid upgrade, please contact customer service in advance!
  • 2. Breakfast is included throughout the tour, but lunch and dinner are not.
  • III. Tickets: Tickets listed in the itinerary (including Tianti Mountain Scenic Area, Mati Temple Scenic Area, Colorful Danxia Scenic Area, Jiayuguan Scenic Area, Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring Scenic Area, Mogao Grottoes A ticket); Experience: Camel riding at Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring.

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Overview

① Pre-trip Notification Within 24 hours of your order, we will send you detailed itinerary and vehicle information via email. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. ② Introduction to Exciting Attractions on the Itinerary Experience five major Silk Road features in one stop: the millennium grotto culture, the ancient charm of Han tombs, the magnificent Danxia landscape of Zhangye, the grandeur of the Great Wall passes, and the mysterious realm of Dunhuang in the desert. Visit Tiantishan Grottoes to trace the origin of grotto art, explore Leitai Han Tomb to discover precious Han relics, and appreciate the millennium Silk Road heritage of Wuwei. Ascend to the suspended grottoes of Mati Temple to view the cliffside Buddhist caves, venture into Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon to admire the rugged beauty of the Gobi, and enjoy the colorful Danxia to behold a golden painting of the earth. Stand at Jiayuguan Pass to overlook the majestic Great Wall, step onto Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring to experience the desert's romance, and stroll through Shazhou Night Market to savor the local flavors of Dunhuang. Visit Mogao Grottoes to admire millennium murals and painted sculptures, traverse the Hexi Corridor, and take in the millennium civilization of the Silk Road and the grandeur of the Northwest mountains and rivers. ③ [Warm Reminders] Gansu has a large temperature difference, so prepare both thick and thin clothing. There are many mountain roads in mountainous areas, so please pay attention to safety underfoot when traveling, respect local customs, and have a pleasant journey! China uses national standard flat-pin power plugs; foreign guests should bring their own adapters. ④ Itinerary: Day 1 Lanzhou to Tiantishan Grottoes to Leitai Han Tomb to Wuwei (Today's driving distance approximately 320KM/4.5H) Day 2 Wuwei to Mati Temple Grottoes to Zhangye (Today's driving distance approximately 320KM/4.5H) Day 3 Zhangye to Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon to Colorful Danxia (Today's driving distance approximately 150KM/2H) Day 4 Zhangye to Jiayuguan Pass to Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring to Shazhou Night Market to Dunhuang (Today's driving distance approximately 600KM/7H) Day 5 Mogao Grottoes (Type A ticket) to Dunhuang airport/station drop-off (Today's driving distance approximately 20KM/30 minutes)

Highlights

Collect them all at once:
Thousand-year-old Tiantishan Grottoes + Han Dynasty relics from Leitai Han Tomb + Mati Temple Hanging Grottoes + Pingshanhu Gobi Canyon + Zhangye Danxia Landform + Jiayuguan Great Wall Pass + Mingsha Mountain Desert Crescent Spring + Mogao Grottoes Thousand-Year Art Treasure House. From the cultural lineage of grottoes to the Gobi Danxia, from the majestic Great Wall pass to the desert's secret realms, the landscapes progress layer by layer, with no repetition of scenery throughout the journey.
Strong differentiation in experience projects
Scarce core resources: Enjoy an in-depth visit with Mogao Grottoes Ticket A, unlocking special grotto areas not included in regular tickets, deeply exploring Dunhuang's thousand-year-old artistic treasures, rarely included in ordinary Hexi routes on the market;
Rich cultural heritage: Explore Tiantishan, the ancestor of grottoes, the thousand-year-old hanging Mati Temple, and the Han and Jin Dynasty Leitai ancient tombs, immersing yourself in the thousand-year-old religious culture of the Silk Road and Han Dynasty historical relics, full of humanistic quality;
Full coverage of internet-famous photo spots: Colorful Danxia sunset, Pingshanhu magical canyon, majestic Jiayuguan city tower, Mingsha Mountain desert starry sky, Dunhuang Shazhou fireworks night market, numerous iconic photo spots, suitable for short video shooting and landscape portrait photography;
Integrating Silk Road ancient civilization, Han and Wei historical heritage, Hexi Grottoes Buddhist culture, and desert frontier customs, one route collects Northwest natural landforms, thousand-year-old historical sites, and frontier humanistic heritage all at once.

What's included

1. 4 nights hotel throughout the trip
First night: Wuwei Tianma Mingzhu Hotel / Wuwei Jindu International Hotel or similar
Second night: Zhangye Puyue Hotel/Zhangye Silk Road Qianxi Hotel or similar
Third night: Zhangye Puyue Hotel/Zhangye Silk Road Qianxi Hotel or similar
Fourth night: Dunhuang Fuguo Hotel/Dunhuang Dongting International Hotel or similar
All hotels in this itinerary are basic room types. If you need a paid upgrade, please contact customer service in advance!
2. Breakfast is included throughout the tour, but lunch and dinner are not.
III. Tickets: Tickets listed in the itinerary (including Tianti Mountain Scenic Area, Mati Temple Scenic Area, Colorful Danxia Scenic Area, Jiayuguan Scenic Area, Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring Scenic Area, Mogao Grottoes A ticket); Experience: Camel riding at Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring.
4. Full-time driver and guide fees (driver will not accompany guests inside scenic areas) including transportation costs, toll fees, fuel costs, and airport pick-up fees.
V. Travel accident insurance 500k
VI. Arrange vehicles according to the number of people: 2-4 people for a 5-seater SUV, 5-6 people for a 7-seater commercial vehicle, and 7-8 people for a 9-seater commercial vehicle.

Cancellation policy

  • Conditional cancellation - a refund is not guaranteed.

Additional info

Please select a travel date
Day 1 Departure: Meet the operator at your selected meeting point. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Pick up from hotels in Lanzhou city center, officially starting the Silk Road journey. Along the way, cross the Wushaoling Pass, experiencing the vast and magnificent geographical features of the Hexi Corridor. [Attraction/experience] Self-guided, Tiantishan Grottoes, Leitai Han Tomb, Seasonal limited 5-10 month Tianmaxing performance, Morning: Visit the Tiantishan Grottoes, listen to explanations, and admire the thousand-year-old Buddhist sculptural art of the "Ancestor of Grottoes." Afternoon: Visit the Leitai Han Tomb to explore the historical origins of "Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow," a symbol of Chinese tourism. The Tianmaxing performance fee is included for the seasonal period of May to October each year. [Accommodation] You will be arranged to stay at Wuwei Tianma Mingzhu Hotel. If the hotel is fully booked, you will be arranged to stay at Wuwei Jindu International Hotel or another hotel of the same standard. All hotel room types are basic room types. If you need to upgrade your room type for a fee, please contact customer service! Day 2 [Attraction/experience] Self-guided, Mati Temple, Ganzhou Night Market, Morning: Head to the Mati Temple Grottoes, walk along the cliffside plank road, visit the "Thirty-Three Heavens" Grottoes, gaze at the snow-capped Qilian Mountains, and experience the faith and architectural wisdom of the ancients. Afternoon: Drive to Zhangye, check in upon arrival, then head to Ganzhou Night Market to sample local Northwestern snacks, rest, and relax. [Accommodation] You will be arranged to stay at Zhangye Puyue Hotel. If the hotel is fully booked, Zhangye Silk Road Qianxi Hotel or other hotels of the same standard will be arranged. All hotel room types are basic room types. If you need to upgrade your room type for a fee, please contact customer service! Day 3 [Attraction/experience] Self-guided, Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon, Zhangye Qicai Danxia Scenic Spot, Morning: Take an in-depth tour of Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon, hiking through core scenic spots such as Yixian Tian (A Line of Sky) and Huoyinbi (Echo Wall), to experience the geological marvels of the canyon shaped over hundreds of millions of years. Afternoon: Visit Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park, taking a sightseeing bus to check in at various viewing platforms. Wait for sunset to admire the Danxia mountains changing into vibrant colors under the setting sun. [Accommodation] You will be arranged to stay at Zhangye Puyue Hotel. If the hotel is fully booked, Zhangye Silk Road Qianxi Hotel or other hotels of the same standard will be arranged. All hotel room types are basic room types. If you need to upgrade your room type for a fee, please contact customer service! Day 4 [Attraction/experience] Self-guided, Jiayuguan Gate Tower, Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring, Ride a camel, Shazhou Night Market, Morning: Head to Jiayuguan Fort, ascend the "First Pass Under Heaven," gaze upon the Gobi Desert wilderness, and delve into the historical tales of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall and the Silk Road stronghold. (Chinese guided tour service arranged at the scenic area) Afternoon: Arrive in Dunhuang, and after a short rest, proceed to Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring. Experience a unique desert camel ride, climb the sand dunes, and quietly await the desert sunset. [Accommodation] You will be accommodated at Dunhuang Fuguo Hotel. If the hotel is fully booked, Dunhuang Dongting International Hotel or another hotel of the same class will be arranged. All hotel room types are standard room types. If you need to upgrade your room type for a fee, please contact customer service! Day 5 [Attraction/experience] Mogao Caves, Morning: Enter the Mogao Grottoes with a Class A ticket, first watch the theme film at the Digital Exhibition Center, then take a shuttle bus to visit the physical grottoes. Follow the guide to closely appreciate the thousand-year-old murals and painted sculptures, and deeply savor the artistic charm of this world cultural heritage. Afternoon: Transfer to the airport/station according to your flight schedule. [Return] 10:00 - 22:00, at [Dunhuang Airport,]() We will pick you up 2-3 hours before your flight time. Thank you for choosing our service, and we look forward to seeing you next time! Day {num}
Children aged 2-14 must be accompanied by a paying adult
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

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