Qinghai-Gansu Grand Circle Line - 7-Day Private Luxury Tour

English/Chinese
Private group
Departing from Xining City
Xining City
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  • 🌄 [Selected Local Style Hotels]
  1. Dunhuang Villa Hotel & Ancient Castle Secret Realm in the Depths of the Desert, fall asleep to the sound of camel bells, and watch the sunrise over Mingsha Mountain in the morning.
  2. Zhangye Puyue Hotel & Start a comfortable journey in an elegant atmosphere and encounter a different kind of Zhangye style.
  3. Hilton Group Hotels or similar.
  4. 🌿 [Special Experience]:
  5. Check in at two major Northwest IPs at once: the blue of Qinghai Lake and the "Sky Mirror" of Chaka Salt Lake.
  6. Salt Lake Double Wonders: Dreamy reflections of Chaka Salt Lake + Emerald Green Waves of Charhan Salt Lake.
  7. Dunhuang Cultural Feast: Mogao Grottoes mural art, Mingsha Mountain desert party, Western Regions makeup experience, immersive experience of the Silk Road legend.
  8. Collection of Geomorphic Wonders: God's Palette of Rainbow Danxia, Galloping Horses in the Qilian Grassland.
  9. 🔶 [Service Guide]
  10. Private custom, one order one group, independent private car, pure play without shopping, no forced additional expenses.

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Luxury private tour (accompanied by an English-speaking tour guide throughout)

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Luxury private tour: Stay at Hilton Hotels & Resorts + consecutive 2-night stay at the locally styled TOP 1 Dunhuang Man

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Enjoy a private and independent tour: Carefully selected local 4-diamond hotels.

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What to expect

Qinghai and Gansu are the "calling cards" for tourism in China's Great Northwest. If you are an international guest looking to travel to China's inland Great Northwest, we are happy to provide travel services for you. This Qinghai-Gansu loop combines the natural landscapes and cultural experiences of the Northwest! Let's explore the mysterious realm of Northwest China.

Itinerary at a glance:

  • DAY1: Arrive in Xining from various locations, 24H airport pick-up arranged.
  • (Assembly day, no itinerary, free activities, adapt to the plateau environment, check out Xining city food or Tibetan Cultural Museum)
  • DAY2: Xining to Qinghai Lake Erlangjian Scenic Area (intangible cultural heritage Thangka production, closed in winter, cannot be arranged, please understand) to Sky Mirror: Chaka Salt Lake Scenic Area (special arrangement: take a small train package to enter the depths of the salt lake) Driving distance 240KM/4H
  • DAY3: Chaka to Haisi Scenic Area (seasonal, May-October) to Golmud Qarhan Salt Lake (find the apple-green salt lake) 450KM/5.5H
  • DAY4: Golmud to Dunhuang via highway, experience the culture of a dual heritage city [Dunhuang Academy Clay Painting Production Experience] can be taken away. In the evening, head to the desert party dinner behind Mingsha Mountain (closed in winter, cannot be arranged, please understand) 580KM/6H
  • DAY5: Dunhuang to Mogao Grottoes (A-ticket with English commentary can be arranged if booked half a month in advance) to Mingsha Mountain makeup experience in the afternoon (shooting not included) to Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring Scenic Area, about 1 hour drive from Dunhuang city.
  • DAY6: Dunhuang to Jiayuguan Pass to Colorful Danxia Scenic Area to watch the Danxia sunset (subject to actual weather conditions on the day) to Zhangye 550KM/6H
  • DAY7: DAY8 Zhangye to Qilian Grassland to Xining (today's driving distance is about 430KM/4.5H)
D1 Various places - Meet in Xining Stay at Hampton by Hilton, explore the ancient plateau city freely, and visit Dongguan Grand Mosque or Qinghai Provincial Museum
Itinerary Overview: Enjoy 24-hour exclusive airport/train station pick-up service, so you don't have to worry about your arrival time. You can conveniently check into your hotel in Xining city upon arrival. Today is an adaptation day for the itinerary, wi
DAY2 Xining to Qinghai Lake Erlangjian to Chaka Salt Lake | First Glimpse of the Lake Mirror, Encountering the Azure Salt Lake Itinerary Overview: Depart from Xining in the early morning, drive west through vast fields of rapeseed flowers and grassland Go
DAY2 Xining to Qinghai Lake Erlangjian to Chaka Salt Lake | First Glimpse of the Lake Mirror, Encountering the Azure Salt Lake Itinerary Overview: Depart from Xining in the early morning, drive west through vast fields of rapeseed flowers and grassland Go
The entire day connects two core landscapes: lakes and salt lakes, offering rich and varied scenery. Play experience: Arrive at the Erlangjian Scenic Area of Qinghai Lake, directly facing the boundless blue lake up close. The lake water meets the blue sky
The entire day connects two core landscapes: lakes and salt lakes, offering rich and varied scenery. Play experience: Arrive at the Erlangjian Scenic Area of Qinghai Lake, directly facing the boundless blue lake up close. The lake water meets the blue sky
In the afternoon, we will head to Chaka Salt Lake, known as the "Mirror of the Sky." We have specially arranged a salt lake mini-train package, so you don't have to walk and get tired. Take the mini-train directly into the depths of the salt lake, avoidin
In the afternoon, we will head to Chaka Salt Lake, known as the "Mirror of the Sky." We have specially arranged a salt lake mini-train package, so you don't have to walk and get tired. Take the mini-train directly into the depths of the salt lake, avoidin
DAY3 Chaka to Haishi Scenic Area to Golmud Qarhan Salt Lake | Limited Scenery · Explore the Emerald Salt Lake
DAY3 Chaka to Haishi Scenic Area to Golmud Qarhan Salt Lake | Limited Scenery · Explore the Emerald Salt Lake
Itinerary Overview: In the morning, bid farewell to Chaka, head west deep into the Qaidam Basin, check in at a seasonal secret spot, and then proceed to China's largest natural salt lake, Qarhan Salt Lake. Unlock a high-end salt lake scenery different fro
Itinerary Overview: In the morning, bid farewell to Chaka, head west deep into the Qaidam Basin, check in at a seasonal secret spot, and then proceed to China's largest natural salt lake, Qarhan Salt Lake. Unlock a high-end salt lake scenery different fro
DAY4 Golmud to Dunhuang | Silk Road Charm and Intangible Cultural Heritage Handicraft Experience Itinerary Overview: Drive at high speed all day, traversing the vast Qaidam Gobi, admiring the extreme northwestern landscapes of Gobi, Yardang, and desert in
DAY4 Golmud to Dunhuang | Silk Road Charm and Intangible Cultural Heritage Handicraft Experience Itinerary Overview: Drive at high speed all day, traversing the vast Qaidam Gobi, admiring the extreme northwestern landscapes of Gobi, Yardang, and desert in
Freely check in at Dunhuang Night Market and taste Dunhuang specialty foods such as donkey meat yellow noodles, apricot peel water, and roasted lamb.
Freely check in at Dunhuang Night Market and taste Dunhuang specialty foods such as donkey meat yellow noodles, apricot peel water, and roasted lamb.
Experience: In the morning, visit the Mogao Grottoes. As the "Pearl of Oriental Art," it houses thousands of years of murals and painted sculptures, carrying the brilliant history of Silk Road civilization. You can watch documentaries in the digital cinem
Experience: In the morning, visit the Mogao Grottoes. As the "Pearl of Oriental Art," it houses thousands of years of murals and painted sculptures, carrying the brilliant history of Silk Road civilization. You can watch documentaries in the digital cinem
DAY6 Dunhuang to Jiayuguan to Colorful Danxia to Zhangye | Ancient Pass Road, Encountering Danxia Sunset Itinerary Overview: Bid farewell to Dunhuang, travel eastward along the ancient Silk Road, crossing the Great Wall's majestic pass and colorful landfo
DAY6 Dunhuang to Jiayuguan to Colorful Danxia to Zhangye | Ancient Pass Road, Encountering Danxia Sunset Itinerary Overview: Bid farewell to Dunhuang, travel eastward along the ancient Silk Road, crossing the Great Wall's majestic pass and colorful landfo
DAY5 Dunhuang Full-Area In-depth Tour | Mogao Grottoes Civilization · Desert Style Immersive Experience Itinerary Overview: A full day dedicated to Dunhuang's core attractions, connecting world cultural heritage sites with desert landmarks in one day, bal
DAY5 Dunhuang Full-Area In-depth Tour | Mogao Grottoes Civilization · Desert Style Immersive Experience Itinerary Overview: A full day dedicated to Dunhuang's core attractions, connecting world cultural heritage sites with desert landmarks in one day, bal
In the morning, we ascended Jiayuguan Fort, the western starting point of the Ming Great Wall, renowned as "The First Pass Under Heaven." In the afternoon, we headed to the Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park, a top-tier Danxia landform secret realm i
In the morning, we ascended Jiayuguan Fort, the western starting point of the Ming Great Wall, renowned as "The First Pass Under Heaven." In the afternoon, we headed to the Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park, a top-tier Danxia landform secret realm i
DAY7 Zhangye to Xining | Perfect Conclusion · Farewell to the Northwest Loop Itinerary Overview: Today is the final day of the loop return journey, traveling from Zhangye all the way back to Xining via highway, concluding the entire Gansu-Qinghai Grand Lo
DAY7 Zhangye to Xining | Perfect Conclusion · Farewell to the Northwest Loop Itinerary Overview: Today is the final day of the loop return journey, traveling from Zhangye all the way back to Xining via highway, concluding the entire Gansu-Qinghai Grand Lo

Reviews

Review for: Luxury private tour (accompanied by an English-speaking tour guide throughout)

What a wonderful tour! My wife and I visited the Grand Loop for the first time, and these are truly unique places: delightful salt lakes, dunes, yaks and other animals, colorful mountains, the opportunity to experience local traditions and art, and to try the national cuisine. Special thanks to the agency for organizing the trip, and to our guide and driver, who were always helpful in every way and took our interests into account. The only thing to keep in mind is the rather long distances between attractions. You should be prepared for this and be patient, because what you see will surely stay in your memory forever. Thank you!

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