4 Day Silk Road Private Tour in Zhangye, Jiayuguan and Dunhuang

5.0 (2 reviews) Zhangye, China
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Duration4 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

As a key part of the Silk Road, Hexizoulang(Corridor on the west bank of the Yellow River) is the parth connecting the mainland to Xinjiang. Zhangye, Jiayuguan and Dunhuang are the pearls along the corridor. You will see splendid landforms from Yadan, Danxia to the Gobi, Desert and even an oasis. History and culture are well presented too, murals in Dunhuang doesn't speak a word, but it says everything. Having a dialogue with the history for the continous 2000 years there is the dream of many from all over the world.

What's included

  • A car/van or bus with driver
  • Entrance fees and shuttle bus
  • Hotel
  • Tip to the driver
  • Meals

What to expect

Day 1: Zhangye- Jiayuguan
  1. Zhangye Danxia Geopark
    6h · Admission ticket included
    Driver will pick you up from your hotel with your name sign, drive you to the Danxia Geopark, visit the Danxia Geopark, which is known as the Rainbow mountain, then drive to Jiayuguan. Stay overnight in Jiayuguan
Day 2: Jiayuguan-Dunhuang
  1. Jiayuguan Fortress
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Driver will pick you up from the hotel, take you to the Jiayuguan Fortress, the west most Fortress on the Great Wall.
  2. Great Wall at Jiayuguan Pass
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Great Wall here is the west end of the Great Wall that was originally built in the Qin Dynasty, known as the Hanging Great Wall as it's steep on the mountain ridge, when looking from a far, it's hanging on the mountain. After this, drive for Dunhuang.
Day 3: Dunhuang
  1. Mogao Caves
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Caves here were carved and painted during the continuous 1,000years from the 4th century to 14th century.
  2. Mingsha Shan - Echoing-Sand Mountain
    3h · Admission ticket included
    You hear echos when wind blows across the desert, and you will see a treasurous oasis in the shape of the cresent.
Day 4: Dunhuang
  1. Yadan National Geological Park
    8h · Admission ticket included
    Drive will meet you in the lobby of the hotel, take you to the Yadan National Geological Park, then drop you off to the airport or train station.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Drive will hold your name sign for pick up in the hotel lobby

End point

Drive will hold your name sign for pick up in the hotel lobby

Pickup details

Your driver will meet you in the lobby of the hotel with your name sign. Huachen International Hotel is an optional point to meet, travellers can define their own pickup and dropoff point.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a tour without a guide, but there is a car with driver.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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