More than Liangzhou | Hexi Corridor 5-day private tour, starting in Lanzhou and ending in Dunhuang

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  • 📷Essential Scenery: A collection of essential attractions in the Hexi Corridor, west of the Yellow River, desert Yardang landforms, ancient grottoes and humanities, leaving no regrets!
  • 💎Niche Experiences: Check in at Wuqiaoling, the starting point of the Hexi Corridor, and trace the origin of Buddhism at Tiantishan Grottoes!
  • 🏔 In-depth Experience: Retrace the land Silk Road, without rushing the itinerary or chasing stars and months, enjoy the essence of travel.
  • ⭐️Professional Team: Operated by a team with many years of experience, optimized routes, preferred local resources, thinking of what you think, and reaching what you reach.

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From € 675.19

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# 📩 Pre-trip Notice

  • Two days before your trip, we will send you a QR code for the WeChat activity group. Both the butler and the driver will join the group to serve you. The driver will contact you again the day before your flight arrives. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

🕗 Meeting Time and Location

  • The first day of the itinerary includes airport pick-up service and hotel accommodation. You can explore on your own after checking into the hotel.

🌈Brief Itinerary Introduction:

Day 1: All-day gathering in Lanzhou, stay in Lanzhou City Day 2: Lanzhou to (180km, approx. 2.5h) Wushaoling to distant view of Mayashan Snow Mountain to (90km, approx. 1.5h) Tiantishan Grottoes to (60km, approx. 1h) Wuwei Day 3: Wuwei to Leitai Han Tomb to (270km, approx. 4.5h) Pingshanhu Grand Canyon (or Zhangye Danxia Landform, choose one of two) to (55km, approx. 1h) Zhangye City Day 4: Zhangye to (220km, 2.5h) Jiayuguan Pass to (370km, approx. 5h) Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring sunset to Dunhuang City Day 5: Dunhuang to Mogao Grottoes to Dunhuang disband

📢Warm Reminder:

🎒Luggage Size Suggestion 1 piece of 24-26 inch luggage + 1 backpack 🧑🏻‍🎓ID Card and Related Documents Please proactively inform us of any discount documents when registering and present them during the trip. The difference in group discount tickets will be refunded on site. 🧤Other Items The indoor environment is dry. In addition to clothing, please bring sunscreen, hydrating products (face masks, hand cream, toner, etc.), sunglasses (to avoid glare from snow), common medicines (cold medicine, digestive medicine, motion sickness medicine, etc.), and sunglasses according to your personal needs. 💎Travel Method Private tour, independent group – no sharing with strangers, more flexible itinerary time.

Today is the gathering time for the event. A free 24-hour airport pick-up service is available. The pick-up staff will take you to the designated hotel, where you can check in by providing your name. Early arrivals can visit Xiguan Mosque, Zhongshan Bridg
Day 1: Today is the designated meeting time for the event. A free 24-hour airport pick-up service is available. The pick-up staff will take you to the designated hotel, where you can check in by providing your name. Early arrivals can visit Xiguan Mosque,
Arrive at [Wushao Ridge], an important pass on the ancient Silk Road, connecting the Hexi Corridor to Chang'an. The winding mountain road passes through the remnants of the Han and Ming Great Walls. Standing at the pass, one can simultaneously see the gre
Day 2: Arrive at Wuqiaoling, an important pass on the ancient Silk Road's Hexi Corridor leading to Chang'an. The winding mountain road passes through the remnants of the Han and Ming Great Walls. Standing at the pass, one can simultaneously see the greene
Arrive at the Tiantishan Grottoes, the birthplace of Chinese Buddhist grottoes. Carved from the Eastern Jin Dynasty during the Xiongnu period to the present day, grottoes such as the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang and the Yungang Grottoes have all been influ
Arrive at the Tiantishan Grottoes, the birthplace of Chinese Buddhist grottoes. Carved from the Eastern Jin Dynasty during the Xiongnu period to the present day, grottoes such as the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang and the Yungang Grottoes have all been influ
Day 3: Arrive at the Leitai Han Tomb, a tomb from the Eastern Han Dynasty, famous for the "Bronze Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow" unearthed here. The tomb was discovered in 1969, and the tomb owner is presumed to be a general surnamed Zhang
Day 3: Arrive at the Leitai Han Tomb, a tomb from the Eastern Han Dynasty, famous for the "Bronze Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow" unearthed here. The tomb was discovered in 1969, and the tomb owner is presumed to be a general surnamed Zhang
We then arrived at the Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon, which developed during the Cretaceous period 120 million years ago and is known as "China's Colorado Grand Canyon" and "Geological Wonder of the Silk Road." The rock walls change with the light, presentin
We then arrived at the Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon, which developed during the Cretaceous period 120 million years ago and is known as "China's Colorado Grand Canyon" and "Geological Wonder of the Silk Road." The rock walls change with the light, presentin
Day 4: We first arrived at the Jiayuguan Fort. Looking from outside the pass, the majestic and grand fort and its barbican stood under the setting sun, presenting a solemn scene. The large bluestones, hundreds of years old, still silently bear the weight
Day 4: We first arrived at the Jiayuguan Fort. Looking from outside the pass, the majestic and grand fort and its barbican stood under the setting sun, presenting a solemn scene. The large bluestones, hundreds of years old, still silently bear the weight
Afterward, visit the modern art exhibition featuring "Son of the Earth," "Boundless," and "Wind Whisperer" created by contemporary art masters, and experience the perfect fusion of modern art and the vast Gobi Desert.
Afterward, visit the modern art exhibition featuring "Son of the Earth," "Boundless," and "Wind Whisperer" created by contemporary art masters, and experience the perfect fusion of modern art and the vast Gobi Desert.
In the evening, we headed to Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring. We entered the area as the sun was about to set, after the hottest part of the day had passed. Mingsha Mountain welcomed its most beautiful time of day, with soft, golden sands. In the mid
In the evening, we headed to Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring. We entered the area as the sun was about to set, after the hottest part of the day had passed. Mingsha Mountain welcomed its most beautiful time of day, with soft, golden sands. In the mid
Day 5: Gather and visit the world-class cultural treasure of the Silk Road, the Mogao Grottoes, known as the "Oriental Art Treasure House." (The Mogao Grottoes scenic area limits visitors to 6,000 per day, tickets are released 30 days in advance and requi
Day 5: Gather and visit the world-class cultural treasure of the Silk Road, the Mogao Grottoes, known as the "Oriental Art Treasure House." (The Mogao Grottoes scenic area limits visitors to 6,000 per day, tickets are released 30 days in advance and requi

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  • For 2 adults and 1 child, select "3-person private group" to book for 2 adults + 1 child;
  • For 4 adults and 2 children, select "6-person private group" to book for 4 adults + 2 children.
  • For 4 adults and 4 children, select "8-12-person private group" to book for 4 adults + 4 children.

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