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[Private Tour] 5-Day Silk Road Journey in Gansu Hexi Corridor
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[Private Tour] 5-Day Silk Road Journey in Gansu Hexi Corridor

Lanzhou
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Cancel more than 7 days (inclusive) before the tour date to receive a full refund. If the tour is cancelled 6-4 days (inclusive) before the meeting date, 20% of the fee will be deducted. If you cancel the tour 3-1 day(s) (inclusive) before the meeting date, 40% of the fee will be deducted. If the tour is canceled on the day of the meetup, 60% of the fee will be charged. This itinerary involves securing accommodations and incurring related expenses in advance. If you cancel your participation for personal reasons, the cancellation fee based on the withdrawal date as stipulated in the contract may not cover the actual losses incurred. In such cases, you will be required to compensate for the actual losses, but not exceeding 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). In case of unforeseen events or extreme weather, the operator reserves the right to cancel the event. If this happens, you have the option to reschedule Partial refund will be issued in case of unforeseen events or extreme weather caused the following condition: Participation for some attractions has been suspended
  • Two nights in a five-star hotel + two nights in a local boutique hotel
  • First night: Jinling Grand Hotel (Hexi Dushi Scenic Area Branch)/Binghegou Oasis Xinju Hotel or similar
  • Second night: Zhangye Hotel/Zhangye Wangshan International Hotel/Zhangye Jinglong International Hotel or similar
  • Third night: Gong Hang Lv Danxia Mingzhu/Danxia Photography Hotel or similar
  • Fourth night: Dunhuang Villa/Dunhuang International Hotel or similar
  • 2. The entire trip only includes breakfast and does not include lunch or dinner.
  • Three. Tickets: Tiantishan Grottoes + Leitai Han Tomb + Mati Temple Grottoes + Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon + Rainbow Danxia + Jiayuguan Fortress (including) + Singing Sand Mountain + Makeup (gift, non-refundable and non-modifiable) + Mogao Grottoes (Mogao Grottoes includes a reservation risk warning: 1. During peak season, Mogao Grottoes tickets are divided into A and B tickets. The A ticket allows visitors to see 8 open caves + a digital movie (limited to 6,000 people/day) during peak season. The B ticket allows visitors to see 4 open caves (limited to 12,000 people/day). 2. Tickets must be reserved 30 days in advance with real-name registration, and the number of tickets is limited. Travel agencies cannot guarantee successful reservations. If the reservation is not successful, the alternative solutions are as follows: Option 1: Adjust the order of scenic spots within the itinerary time. Option 2: If the A ticket grab is unsuccessful, it can be downgraded to a B ticket with a refund of 138 yuan/person, or a full refund of 238 yuan/person for the A ticket, and changed to free activities. If it includes a B ticket, a refund of 100 yuan/person can be given if the ticket grab is unsuccessful, and changed to free activities. Option 3: Or change to visiting the Western Thousand Buddha Caves, with a refund of 208 yuan/person for the originally scheduled A ticket, and a refund of 70 yuan/person for the originally scheduled B ticket. The specific plan will be communicated and negotiated with you in advance based on the actual situation. Thank you for your understanding!)
  • 4. Full-time driver and guide fees (driver will not accompany you into the scenic area) including transportation costs, tolls, fuel costs, and airport pick-up fees.

Not included: Additional personal activity expenses are at your own cost.; Meals at your own expense

Ticket: Redemption information - If you are a guest from Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, or a foreign country, please download WeChat and add our travel concierge on WeChat: Youyouxing_Servicer. Send your gender, date of birth, etc., for purchasing insurance, tickets, etc.

Overview

Gansu's natural scenery and China's Han Dynasty history have existed in this land for thousands of years. Today, the convenience of transportation offers more choices, making travel to Northwest China more convenient. Youyouxing invites you to personally experience the natural scenery and local cultural experiences of the Hexi Corridor. DAY1: Lanzhou to Wushaoling Pass to Tiantishan Grottoes explanation to Binggouhe Scenic Area for sightseeing and check-in (approx. 3.5H) Note: Binggouhe Scenic Area (closed from November to April of the following year). If it is closed, the itinerary will be changed to Kumarajiva Temple to Leitai Han Tomb (stay in Wuwei city). DAY2: Morning mist at Binggouhe Scenic Area to Mati Temple Grottoes (Thirty-Three Caves) to Zhangye (approx. 260KM/5H) DAY3: Zhangye to Pingshanhu Grand Canyon or Alien Relics (choose one) to Qicai Danxia Scenic Area for sunset (approx. 150KM/2.5H) DAY4: Linze to Jiayuguan Pass to Dunhuang 16:00 Mingsha Mountain makeup (1 set, shooting not included) to Mingsha Mountain to Shazhou Night Market (approx. 560KM/6H) Tips: The surface temperature of the desert is high in summer, so it is recommended to visit Mingsha Mountain after 17:00. DAY5: Hotel to Mogao Grottoes A ticket to end of itinerary or Dunhuang airport drop-off (if departing on the same day, it is recommended to book flights after 15:00) (approx. 20KM/30min) Tips: Mogao Grottoes tickets are in high demand in June, July, and August (it is recommended to book one month in advance). If A tickets are sold out, they will be changed to B tickets, and the price difference will be refunded. Thank you for your understanding. Warm reminder: Some scenic area explanations are provided by dedicated staff and only include Chinese explanation services. The itinerary includes a Chinese master and tour guide service, and a translator can be provided (free of charge) or an English package can be selected. Please inform our customer service of your needs in advance.

Highlights

🌄【Luxury Hotels】
1. Jiayuguan Mingjia Hui Nuojin Hotel & A model of travel and living at the foot of the Xiong Pass
2. Dunhuang Shanzhuang & A secret ancient castle in the depths of the desert
3. Stay in the Binggouhe Scenic Area deep in the Qilian Mountains and enjoy the stars of the Hexi Corridor at night (weather permitting)
🌿【Special Experience】:
Binggouhe Scenic Area deep in the Qilian Mountains. It combines grasslands, lakes, and canyons with multiple landforms, suitable for hiking and natural sightseeing.
The Buddhist relic [Mati Temple Grottoes] built on a cliff in the Northern Liang period, deep in the Qilian Mountains, ascend the Thirty-Three Caves.
Colorful Danxia awaits a romantic and beautiful sunset.
Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring for a makeover or a camel ride in the Mingsha Mountain scenic area.
The millennium "frontier lock" Jiayuguan.
The Mogao Grottoes, a human art sanctuary.

What's included

Two nights in a five-star hotel + two nights in a local boutique hotel
First night: Jinling Grand Hotel (Hexi Dushi Scenic Area Branch)/Binghegou Oasis Xinju Hotel or similar
Second night: Zhangye Hotel/Zhangye Wangshan International Hotel/Zhangye Jinglong International Hotel or similar
Third night: Gong Hang Lv Danxia Mingzhu/Danxia Photography Hotel or similar
Fourth night: Dunhuang Villa/Dunhuang International Hotel or similar
2. The entire trip only includes breakfast and does not include lunch or dinner.
Three. Tickets: Tiantishan Grottoes + Leitai Han Tomb + Mati Temple Grottoes + Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon + Rainbow Danxia + Jiayuguan Fortress (including) + Singing Sand Mountain + Makeup (gift, non-refundable and non-modifiable) + Mogao Grottoes (Mogao Grottoes includes a reservation risk warning: 1. During peak season, Mogao Grottoes tickets are divided into A and B tickets. The A ticket allows visitors to see 8 open caves + a digital movie (limited to 6,000 people/day) during peak season. The B ticket allows visitors to see 4 open caves (limited to 12,000 people/day). 2. Tickets must be reserved 30 days in advance with real-name registration, and the number of tickets is limited. Travel agencies cannot guarantee successful reservations. If the reservation is not successful, the alternative solutions are as follows: Option 1: Adjust the order of scenic spots within the itinerary time. Option 2: If the A ticket grab is unsuccessful, it can be downgraded to a B ticket with a refund of 138 yuan/person, or a full refund of 238 yuan/person for the A ticket, and changed to free activities. If it includes a B ticket, a refund of 100 yuan/person can be given if the ticket grab is unsuccessful, and changed to free activities. Option 3: Or change to visiting the Western Thousand Buddha Caves, with a refund of 208 yuan/person for the originally scheduled A ticket, and a refund of 70 yuan/person for the originally scheduled B ticket. The specific plan will be communicated and negotiated with you in advance based on the actual situation. Thank you for your understanding!)
4. Full-time driver and guide fees (driver will not accompany you into the scenic area) including transportation costs, tolls, fuel costs, and airport pick-up fees.
Five: 5. Travel accident insurance 500,000
6. Vehicle arrangement based on the number of people: 2-4 people use a Honda CRV Volkswagen Tiguan, or equivalent 5-seater SUV; 5-6 people use a Buick GL8 business car or equivalent.

What's not included

Additional personal activity expenses are at your own cost.
Meals at your own expense

Cancellation policy

  • Conditional cancellation - a refund is not guaranteed.

Additional info

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【Regarding Contact】Please ensure your contact method is accessible. After successful booking, our staff will contact you within 24 hours. Travelers from mainland China will be contacted via phone/WeChat; travelers from Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and overseas will receive contact information via the booking voucher and will be contacted through the contact method you provided. 【Regarding Transportation】For this trip, travelers need to arrange their own transportation from their departure location to Lanzhou. On the day of departure, it is recommended to arrive at the station about 1 hour before the train departure time, or 3 hours before the plane departure time. If the trip is delayed due to travelers missing their transportation for personal reasons, no refunds will be provided. Thank you for your understanding. 【Regarding Admission】All scenic spots require the original ID card or passport/Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan Residents for admission. Please be sure to bring the documents you filled in when placing your order. If you are unable to enter the scenic spot due to forgetting to bring relevant documents or incorrect documents, any additional costs incurred will be your own responsibility. 【Regarding Accommodation】The default arrangement is a hotel twin room, with 2 adults per room. Room sharing is not possible for this trip. If you are traveling with an odd number of adults, please be sure to purchase a "single room supplement." A single room will be arranged for solo travelers; if 3 adults are traveling, purchase an additional "single room supplement," and two rooms will be arranged for you. 【Recommended Items to Bring】 1. Please put your water bottle, rain gear, and personal medications in your carry-on bag. 2. There is a large temperature difference during the trip, so please prepare a jacket that is easy to put on and take off so you can add or remove layers at any time. 3. Documents: Identification documents 4. Clothing: Winter warm jacket (windbreaker/light down jacket) x2, autumn long sleeves and pants x2, swimsuit x1, long pajamas x1, underwear x3, socks x3, sneakers/hiking shoes x1, warm hat x1, sun hat x1, warm gloves x1 5. Daily necessities: sunglasses, insulated water bottle, umbrella/raincoat, sunscreen, lip balm, moisturizer, hand warmers, personal toiletries bag, personal medications, backpack/waist pack (for carrying personal belongings in the scenic area) 6. Food: There are dining options along the way. You can bring a small amount of food according to your personal preferences. There are souvenir shops in each scenic spot and small shops in the rest stops along the way. Please purchase carefully to avoid being deceived. When purchasing goods, you should ask for purchase invoices and related certificates. Keep the invoices and certificates properly. If you shop in these places, it is entirely your personal behavior and has nothing to do with the travel agency.
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. You can choose to depart at the following times: 09:00. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking. Meet in Lanzhou and begin your enjoyable journey. [Attraction/experience] 8 hour(s), Self-guided, Wushaoling Pass, Tianti Mountain Grottoes, Kumarajiva Temple, 雷台汉墓, ★【Lanzhou—Wuwei】 🔸Selected Hotels: Wuwei Jianlong Hotel/Binghegou Oasis Heart Residence Hotel 🔸Experiences: D1 Lanzhou—Wushaoling Pass—Tiantishan Grottoes Guided Tour—Binggou River Scenic Area Tour 🔸Transportation: Private car + Driver cum Guide + Butler Online Service [Accommodation] Jianlong Grand Hotel, Wuwei; You will be accommodated at the Wuwei Jianlong Hotel. If the hotel is fully booked, we will arrange accommodation at the Gonghanglv Jinling Hotel (Leitai Scenic Area Cultural Tourism Complex Branch) or a hotel of the same standard. All room types are basic. If you need to upgrade your room type for a fee, please contact customer service! Day 2 [Attraction/experience] 3 hour(s), Mati Temple, ★【Wuwei—Zhangye】 🔸Featured Hotels: Zhangye Hotel/Huachen International Hotel Zhangye 🔸Experiences: Ice Valley morning mist tour—Visit Mati Temple Grottoes to appreciate the millennium-old stone carving art treasures and find a moment of peace in your soul. 🔸Transportation: Private car + driver-cum-guide + butler online service [Accommodation] Zhangye Hotel; You will be accommodated at Zhangye Hotel. If the hotel is fully booked, Zhangye Huachen International Hotel or a hotel of similar standard will be arranged. All room types are standard rooms. Please contact customer service if you need to upgrade your room type for an additional fee! Day 3 [Attraction/experience] Ping Shan Lake Grand Canyon/Zhangye Martian Valley (choose one), Zhangye Qicai Danxia Scenic Spot, ★【Zhangye—Linze】 🔸Selected Hotels: Gansu Provincial Highway Aviation Tourism Danxia Pearl/Danxia Photography Hotel 🔸Experiences: Choice of Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon/Alien Valley Scenic Area, Colorful Danxia to see the most beautiful sunset 🔸Transportation: Private car + driver-guide + butler online service [Accommodation] Gonghang Travel Danxia Pearl Hotel; You will be accommodated at the Gansu Civil Aviation Hotel Danxia Pearl Hotel. If this hotel is fully booked, you will be accommodated at the Danxia Photography Hotel or a hotel of similar standard. All room types are basic room types. If you need to upgrade your room type for an additional fee, please contact customer service! Day 4 [Attraction/experience] Jiayuguan Gate Tower, Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring, ★【Linze—Jiayuguan—Dunhuang】 🔸Featured Hotels: Dunhuang Villa/Dunhuang International Hotel 🔸Experience: Jiayuguan Fortress, a vital border pass; wind whispers with sand, spring reflects the moon dust-free (Complimentary Dunhuang-style attire) 🔸Transportation: Private car + driver-guide + butler online service [Accommodation] Dunhuang Villa; You will be staying at Dunhuang Villa. If the hotel is fully booked, you will be accommodated at Dunhuang International Hotel or a hotel of similar standard. All room types are basic. Please contact customer service if you would like to upgrade your room type for an additional fee. Day 5 [Attraction/experience] Mogao Caves, ★【Mogao Grottoes - Return Trip】 🔸Experience: Solemn Buddha statues and lively flying apsaras await your arrival. Thank you for choosing our service. 🔸Transportation: Private car + driver-guide + butler online service [Return] at [Dunhuang Airport,]() You can choose to return at the following times: 16:00. Options available can vary based on the departure time you selected at booking and the duration of the itinerary. We will provide airport transfer 2-3 hours in advance based on your flight schedule. Thank you for choosing our service. Day {num}
Children aged 2-14 must be accompanied by a paying adult Children with a height of 150cm and above will be charged the same rate as adults Children aged 14+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Vehicle & luggage info Larger bags will be considered 2 pieces
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

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