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Qinghai + Gansu 7-Day Private Tour | Natural Wonders and Silk Road Cultural Journey (Foreign Guests Welcome)
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Qinghai + Gansu 7-Day Private Tour | Natural Wonders and Silk Road Cultural Journey (Foreign Guests Welcome)

7 days
Dunhuang
€253.22/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. Many accommodations on this itinerary require advance resource confirmation and payment of related fees. If you withdraw due to personal reasons, and the proportion of fees deducted according to the contract's withdrawal date is insufficient to cover actual losses, compensation will be provided based on actual losses, but not exceeding the total travel cost. We appreciate 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
  • 1.6 Nights Hotel
  • First night: Xining Haihu New Area Meilun Hotel / Xining Yicai Qinghang Hotel or similar
  • Second night: Chaka Jinhengji or/Chaka Wanfeng Hotel or similar
  • Third night: Golmud Lavande Hotel (/ Golmud Mercure Hotel or similar)
  • Fourth night: Dunhuang Fuguo Hotel / Dunhuang Binhe Hotel or similar
  • Fifth night: Dunhuang Fuguo Hotel / Dunhuang Binhe Hotel or similar
  • Sixth night: Zhangye Puyue Hotel / Zhangye Silk Road Qianxi Hotel or similar
  • All hotels in this itinerary are standard room types. If you need a paid upgrade, please contact customer service for consultation!

Not included: Round-trip transportation costs (airfare/train tickets);; Other personal expenses not mentioned in the itinerary;; Mingsha Mountain photography fees (additional payment required for professional photography services)

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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 One-stop experience of five major features: snow-covered Tibetan Buddhist charm, plateau salt lake mystery, Silk Road border pass, Dunhuang Grottoes art, and Qilian Mountain wilderness scenery. Pilgrimage to Ta'er Monastery, an ancient Tibetan temple; step into the turquoise waters of Qinghai Lake to embrace the sacred plateau lake; take a small train through the Chaka Mirror Lake Salt Lake. Visit Qarhan to admire the spectacular Ten Thousand-Foot Salt Bridge; tour the Gobi Desert to view the vast salt lake; personally experience Dunhuang mud painting to feel the ingenuity of murals. Visit Mogao Grottoes to appreciate thousand-year-old murals and sculptures; change into desert Hanfu makeup and stroll through Mingsha Mountain; enjoy the sunset with Crescent Spring and sand springs reflecting each other. Ascend Jiayuguan Pass to gaze at the Great Wall; view the colorful Danxia to embrace the earth's vibrant canvas; gallop across Qilian Grassland to encounter vast fields of flowers. ③【Warm Reminder】 The temperature difference between Qinghai and Gansu is large, so prepare both thick and thin clothing. There are many mountain roads in the mountainous areas, so pay attention to foot safety when playing, respect local customs, and have a pleasant journey! Domestic use of national standard flat plug power, foreign guests should bring their own adapter plugs. ④ Itinerary: Day 1: Various locations to Xining assembly to Ta'er Monastery (Today's driving distance is approximately 60KM/1H) Day 2: Xining to Qinghai Lake Erlangjian Scenic Area to Chaka Salt Lake (small train package ticket) (Today's driving distance is approximately 300KM/4.5H) Day 3: Chaka to Haisi Scenic Area (seasonal) to Golmud Qarhan Salt Lake (Today's driving distance is approximately 600KM/7H) Day 4: Golmud to Dangjin Pass to Dunhuang Academy Mud Painting Experience to Shazhou Night Market (Today's driving distance is approximately 600KM/7H) Day 5: Dunhuang to Mogao Grottoes to Mingsha Mountain makeup experience in the afternoon (shooting not included) to Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring (Today's driving distance is approximately 30KM/1H) Day 6: Dunhuang to Jiayuguan Pass to Colorful Danxia to Zhangye (Today's driving distance is approximately 600KM/7H) Day 7: Zhangye to Menyuan Rapeseed Flowers (seasonal) to Qilian Grassland horseback riding to Xining itinerary ends (flights recommended after 16:00) (Today's driving distance is approximately 350KM/4H)

Highlights

Collect them all at once:
Ta'er Monastery's Tibetan Buddhist charm + Qinghai Lake's sacred plateau lake + Twin Salt Lakes' Sky Mirror + Gobi Yardang landform + Dunhuang's millennium grottoes + Jiayuguan Pass's Great Wall frontier + Colorful Danxia landform + Qilian Snow Mountain Grassland. From the Zen realm of Tibet to the secret realm of salt lakes, from the vast Gobi Desert to the snow-capped flower seas, the full panorama of landscapes is covered, with scenery progressing layer by layer, never monotonous.
Differentiated and strong experience projects:
Exclusive niche experiences: Dunhuang Academy's mud embryo painting intangible cultural heritage experience, Mingsha Mountain's ancient style makeup immersive check-in. These are rarely included in conventional Qinghai-Gansu routes, making them niche, high-end, and full of experience;
Special fun activities: Chaka Salt Lake's exclusive small train deep into the heart of the mirror lake, free horseback riding on Qilian Grassland, balancing leisurely travel with outdoor wilderness fun;
Full coverage of popular photo spots: Ta'er Monastery's red walls and Buddhist scenery, Qinghai Lake's azure shores, Chaka & Qarhan Twin Salt Lakes' mirror-like sky, Colorful Danxia sunset, Jiayuguan Pass's majestic fortress, Mingsha Mountain's desert sunset. A large number of top photo opportunities, suitable for short videos, travel photography, and landscape photography;
Deep and diverse humanities: Integrating Tibetan Buddhist culture, Qinghai Tibetan folk customs, Dunhuang's millennium Silk Road art, and Hexi Corridor's frontier Great Wall culture. One loop unlocks the multi-regional, multi-ethnic, and multi-civilizational heritage of Northwest China in one go.

What's included

1.6 Nights Hotel
First night: Xining Haihu New Area Meilun Hotel / Xining Yicai Qinghang Hotel or similar
Second night: Chaka Jinhengji or/Chaka Wanfeng Hotel or similar
Third night: Golmud Lavande Hotel (/ Golmud Mercure Hotel or similar)
Fourth night: Dunhuang Fuguo Hotel / Dunhuang Binhe Hotel or similar
Fifth night: Dunhuang Fuguo Hotel / Dunhuang Binhe Hotel or similar
Sixth night: Zhangye Puyue Hotel / Zhangye Silk Road Qianxi Hotel or similar
All hotels in this itinerary are standard room types. If you need a paid upgrade, please contact customer service for consultation!
2. The entire trip only includes breakfast, not lunch or dinner.
III. Tickets: First admission tickets listed in the itinerary (including Qinghai Lake Erlangjian boat ticket, Chaka Salt Lake small train package ticket, Qarhan Salt Lake, Mogao Grottoes, Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring, Jiayuguan Pass, Qicai Danxia, Qilian Grassland horseback riding); Experience: Dunhuang Academy mud embryo painting experience, Mingsha Mountain desert makeup (1 set of clothing, excluding photography)
IV. Full-time driver and guide fees. The driver does not accompany guests into scenic spots (includes transportation costs, tolls, fuel costs, and airport pick-up fees).
V. Travel accident insurance 500k
VI. Vehicle arrangement based on the number of people: 2-4 people use Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, or similar sedans; 5-6 people use Buick GL8 commercial vehicles or similar.

What's not included

Round-trip transportation costs (airfare/train tickets);
Other personal expenses not mentioned in the itinerary;
Mingsha Mountain photography fees (additional payment required for professional photography services)

Cancellation policy

  • Conditional cancellation - a refund is not guaranteed.

Additional info

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Day 1 Departure: Meet the operator at 08:00 - 18:00. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. All-day airport/station pickup: Tourists from all over the country arrive in Xining, the capital of Qinghai Province. A dedicated person will pick them up at the airport/station and arrange hotel check-in. Free activities: You can visit the Dongguan Grand Mosque in downtown Xining to experience religious culture, or taste special Qinghai snacks at the Xinjian Night Market. [Attraction/experience] Ta'er Monastery, If you arrive early and are energetic, you can visit [Ta'er Monastery] in the afternoon. As one of the six great monasteries of the Gelug school (Yellow Hat sect) of Tibetan Buddhism, you can experience the solemnity and tranquility of a thousand years of faith amidst its red walls, golden roofs, and ethereal chanting. [Accommodation] 19:00, Xining Haihu New Area Meilun Hotel; You will be accommodated at the Xining Haihu New Area Meilun Hotel. If the hotel is fully booked, you will be arranged at the Xining Yicai Qinghang Hotel or another hotel of the same standard. All hotel room types are basic. If you need to upgrade your room type for a fee, please contact customer service! Day 2 [Attraction/experience] 09:00, 8 hour(s), Self-guided, Qinghailake, Chaka Yan Lake, Chaka Salt Lake Small Train, Morning: Depart from Xining and head to Qinghai Lake along the Qinghai-Tibet Highway. Arrive at Erlangjian Scenic Area of Qinghai Lake and experience the magnificent beauty of the "plateau sapphire." Afternoon: Continue westward to Chaka Salt Lake, the "Mirror of the Sky." Take a small train deep into the heart of the salt lake to capture stunning reflection photos and admire the spectacular salt flowers. [Accommodation] 19:00, Chaka Jinhengji; We will arrange your stay at Chaka Jinhengji. If the hotel is fully booked, we will arrange Chaka Wanfeng Hotel or other hotels of the same class. 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] 09:00, 8 hour(s), Self-guided, Hai Temple Scenic Area, Cha'Erhan Yan Lake, Morning: Head to Haishi Scenic Area (seasonal, open from June to September), one of the most beautiful wetlands in the Qinghai Lake surrounding area, where you can observe rich plateau flora and fauna resources. Afternoon: Drive to Chaka Salt Lake, visit attractions such as the Ten Thousand-Foot Salt Bridge and the Salt Flower Spectacle, and experience the magical charm of the salt lake. [Accommodation] 19:00, Ge'ermu Lifeng Hotel; You will be arranged to stay at the Greentree Inn Golmud Hotel. If the hotel is fully booked, you will be arranged to stay at the Mercure Golmud Hotel or another hotel of the same standard. All hotel room types are basic. If you need to upgrade your room type for a fee, please contact customer service! Day 4 [Attraction/experience] 09:00, 8 hour(s), Self-guided, When Jinshan Pass, Experience making mud paintings at Dunhuang Painting Academy, Morning: Depart from Golmud, cross Dangjin Pass, and enter the Dunhuang area. Along the way, enjoy the Gobi desert scenery and experience the vastness and grandeur of the Northwest. Afternoon: Arrive in Dunhuang, head to the Dunhuang Academy of Painting to experience mud embryo painting, and personally create your own Dunhuang murals. [Accommodation] 19:00, Dunhuang Fuguo Hotel; We will arrange your stay at Dunhuang Fuguo Hotel. If the hotel is fully booked, we will arrange Dunhuang Binhe Hotel or other hotels of the same class. All hotel room types are standard. If you need to upgrade your room type for a fee, please contact customer service! Day 5 [Attraction/experience] 09:00, 3 hour(s), Self-guided, Mogao Caves, Feitian Decoration, Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring, Morning: Visit the Mogao Grottoes. Under the guidance of a professional guide, delve deep into the caves to closely admire the thousand-year-old murals and painted sculptures, experiencing the profoundness of Buddhist art. Afternoon: Enjoy a makeup and styling experience at Mingsha Mountain (including 1 set of clothing). A professional stylist will create an exclusive Western Regions style for you. [Accommodation] Dunhuang Fuguo Hotel; We will arrange your stay at Dunhuang Fuguo Hotel. If the hotel is fully booked, we will arrange Dunhuang Binhe Hotel or other hotels of the same class. All hotel room types are standard. If you need to upgrade your room type for a fee, please contact customer service! Day 6 [Attraction/experience] Jiayuguan Gate Tower, Zhangye Qicai Danxia Scenic Spot, Morning: Head to Jiayuguan Pass, "the First Pass Under Heaven," to experience the grandeur of the frontier. Afternoon: Go to Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park, take a sightseeing bus to various viewing platforms, and admire the stunning moment when the Danxia landforms change colors under the setting sun. [Accommodation] Zhangye Puyue Hotel; We will arrange your stay at Zhangye Puyue Hotel. If the hotel is fully booked, other hotels of the same standard will be arranged. All hotel room types are basic. If you need to upgrade your room type for a fee, please contact customer service! Day 7 [Attraction/experience] Menyuan Rape Flowers (Seasonal), Horseback riding on Qilian Grassland, Morning: Delve deep into the Qilian Mountains Grassland, where the grass is lush and cattle and sheep roam in herds. You can put on Tibetan robes and experience the thrill of horseback riding. Afternoon: Return to Xining, concluding the journey successfully. We will arrange a special car transfer service to the airport, bringing a perfect end to this unforgettable Northwest Grand Loop tour. [Return] 13:00 - 22:00, at [Xining airport/station drop-off,]() 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 again! Day {num}
Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

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