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Tour Code: 127-20357

7-Day Jiayuguan, Zhangye, Xining, Qinghai Lake and Chaka Ancient Silk Road Hub Tour from Dunhuang to Xining

Our Price: from
US$960
￥6504
€840
C$1348
Rs.92455
(Price shown is based on the lowest price per person over the next 60 days) Duration: 7 days Language: Mandarin Chinese Group Size: Max 20 people Visit Chaka, Dunhuang, Jiayuguan, Qinghai Lake, Xining, Zhangye.
Highlights:
  • Explore the Mogao Caves, a treasure trove of Buddhist art and history.
  • Visit the Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent Moon Spring in the Gobi Desert.
  • Discover the ancient Jiayuguan Fortress, a key point on the Great Wall.
  • See the stunning colors of Zhangye Danxia Landform Geological Park.
  • Experience the vast beauty of Qinghai Lake at Erlangjian Scenic Area.
  • Walk on the 'Sky Mirror' of Chaka Salt Lake.
  • Tour the sacred Kumbum Monastery (Ta'er Temple) in Xining.
  • Enjoy scenic train travel from Zhangye to Xining.

Itinerary

Day 1:Dunhuang

Hotel: Standard: Dunhuang City Hotel
Meals: Meal: Excluded
Arrive in Dunhuang. Transfer to hotel. Free time for personal exploration.

Day 2:Dunhuang

Hotel: Standard: Dunhuang City Hotel
Meals: Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded
Full day sightseeing in Dunhuang. Visit the Mogao Caves, then explore the Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent Moon Spring.
  • Dunhuang, CN
    Located in the Gansu Province of western China, Dunhuang was a major stop on the ancient Silk Road. Tourists enjoy visiting the Magao Grottoes (a cave system that is home to thousands of ancient relics) and Crescent Moon Lake.
  • Mogao Grottoes
    Mogao Grottoes, also known as the Caves of the Thousand Buddhas, is an intricate system of sandstone caves that contain thousands of well-preserved examples of ancient Buddhist art dating back to over 1,000 years ago.
  • Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent Moon Spring
    The Singing Sand Dunes embrace the Crescent Moon Spring, a rare oasis in the desert. Visitors can experience sand sliding, camel rides, and the unique desert landscape.

Day 3:Dunhuang - Jiayuguan(311 km)

Hotel: Standard: Jiayuguan City Hotel
Meals: Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded
Drive to Jiayuguan. Visit the Jiayuguan Fortress and the Overhanging Great Wall.
  • Jiayuguan, CN
    The city culture is a combination of Great Wall and Silk Road. It boasts many historical relics referring to these two wonders. The famous ones include Jiayuguan Pass, the Overhanging Great Wall, the First Fire Tower of the Great Wall and Wei-Jin Art Gallery.
  • Jiayu Pass
    the magnificent scale and history of the Great Wall of China is present at Jiayu Pass, located near the city of Jiayuguan and is the most intact surviving ancient military building along the Great Wall.
  • Overhanging Great Wall
    Built along the steep ridges of the Hei Shan mountains, the Overhanging Great Wall appears to hang in the air. It served as a key western fortification of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall.

Day 4:Jiayuguan - Zhangye(225 km)

Hotel: Standard: Zhangye City Hotel
Meals: Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded
Drive to Zhangye. Visit the Zhangye Danxia Landform Geological Park and the Great Buddha Temple.
  • Zhangye, CN
    Zhangye, a city on the Hexi Corridor, is famed for its colorful Danxia landforms. It served as a key stop on the ancient Silk Road, blending stunning natural scenery with historical significance.
  • Zhangye Danxia Landform Geological Park
    The Zhangye Danxia Landform features vibrant, layered colorful hills that resemble a painter's palette. This unique geological park showcases striking multicolored rock formations.
  • Great Buddha Temple
    The Great Buddha Temple is renowned for housing a massive reclining Buddha statue. It is a significant heritage site of Western Xia Buddhist art, with ancient architecture and cultural relics.

Day 5:Zhangye - Xining - Chaka(902 km)

Hotel: Standard: Chaka Town Hotel
Meals: Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded
Take a high-speed train to Xining. Transfer to Qinghai Lake to visit Erlangjian Scenic Area. Continue driving to Chaka Town for overnight stay.
  • Qinghai Lake, CN
  • Erlangjian Scenic Area
    Erlangjian is a long, narrow peninsula extending into Qinghai Lake's southern shore. It offers ideal vantage points for viewing the vast lake and surrounding grasslands.

Day 6:Chaka - Xining(299 km)

Hotel: Standard: Xining City Hotel
Meals: Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded
Visit Chaka Salt Lake. After sightseeing, drive back to Xining.
  • Chaka, CN
    Chaka is the gateway town to the famous Chaka Salt Lake. This high-altitude settlement draws travelers with its access to the stunning 'Mirror of the Sky' landscape.
  • Chaka Salt Lake
    Chaka Salt Lake's mirror-like surface reflects the sky and distant mountains, earning it the nickname 'Sky Mirror.' The white salt crystals and light blue water create a pure, dreamlike landscape.

Day 7:Xining

Meals: Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded
Visit Kumbum Monastery (Ta'er Temple). After the tour, transfer to airport/train station for departure.
  • Xining, CN
  • Kumbum Monastery (Ta'er Temple)
    Kumbum Monastery is one of the six great monasteries of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. It is known for its impressive architecture, murals, embroidery, and butter sculptures.

Departure & Return

Complimentary Transfer Service
(Available only on designated group departure and end dates)

  • Free Pick‑up: Arrivals between 08:00 - 22:00

  • Free Drop‑off: Departures between 09:00 - 23:00 (early morning flights are also covered if you are willing to leave in advance)

Transfers are currently provided with a driver only. If multiple guests arrive around the same time, a guide may be arranged at our discretion. Any policy updates will be communicated separately.

  • If you arrive before the group start date or leave after the group end date, a separate transfer fee applies

  • If your arrival or departure falls outside the free transfer time window, a separate transfer fee also applies

  • For shared group transfers, guests with close arrival times will be picked up together, with a waiting time of approximately 1.5 hours. If you prefer not to wait, please notify us at least 1 day in advance to arrange a private transfer at an additional cost.

Includes & Excludes

Price Includes

Transportation: High-speed train ticket from Zhangye to Xining (second class seat).
Hotel accommodation in standard twin/double room.
Hotel breakfasts.
First entrance tickets and necessary shuttle bus within scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
All vehicle expenses (including tolls, fuel, vehicle mountain entry fees).
Airport/station pickup and drop-off service (shared transfer, waiting time may be up to 1.5 hours).
Professional Chinese-speaking guide service.
Travel accident insurance, vehicle seat insurance, travel agency liability insurance.
Two bottles of mineral water per person per day.

Price Excludes

Transportation: Airfare to Dunhuang and from Xining.
Personal Expenses: Laundry, phone calls, pay-TV, beverages, snacks, alcohol, and other personal hotel charges.
Unforeseen Circumstances: Additional costs due to force majeure events (natural disasters, war, strikes, pandemic), airline schedule changes, or insufficient group size.
Gratuities: Suggested gratuities for guide (RMB 40-70 per person per day) and driver (RMB 20-50 per person per day).