Gansu Lanzhou Departure 5 Days 4 Nights Hexi Corridor In-depth Tour [Inbound Private Group]

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Collect them all at once:

Thousand-year-old Tiantishan Grottoes + Han Dynasty relics from Leitai Han Tomb + Mati Temple Hanging Grottoes + Pingshanhu Gobi Canyon + Zhangye Danxia Landform + Jiayuguan Great Wall Pass + Mingsha Mountain Desert Crescent Spring + Mogao Grottoes Thousand-Year Art Treasure House. From the cultural lineage of grottoes to the Gobi Danxia, from the majestic Great Wall pass to the desert's secret realms, the landscapes progress layer by layer, with no repetition of scenery throughout the journey.

Strong differentiation in experience projects

  • Scarce core resources: Enjoy an in-depth visit with Mogao Grottoes Ticket A, unlocking special grotto areas not included in regular tickets, deeply exploring Dunhuang’s thousand-year-old artistic treasures, rarely included in ordinary Hexi routes on the market;
  • Rich cultural heritage: Explore Tiantishan, the ancestor of grottoes, the thousand-year-old hanging Mati Temple, and the Han and Jin Dynasty Leitai ancient tombs, immersing yourself in the thousand-year-old religious culture of the Silk Road and Han Dynasty historical relics, full of humanistic quality;
  • Full coverage of internet-famous photo spots: Colorful Danxia sunset, Pingshanhu magical canyon, majestic Jiayuguan city tower, Mingsha Mountain desert starry sky, Dunhuang Shazhou fireworks night market, numerous iconic photo spots, suitable for short video shooting and landscape portrait photography;
  • Integrating Silk Road ancient civilization, Han and Wei historical heritage, Hexi Grottoes Buddhist culture, and desert frontier customs, one route collects Northwest natural landforms, thousand-year-old historical sites, and frontier humanistic heritage all at once.

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Hexi Corridor Full English Guided Tour 5 Days 4 Nights

Hexi Corridor 5 days 4 nights

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What to expect

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

  • Experience five major Silk Road features in one stop: the millennium grotto culture, the ancient charm of Han tombs, the magnificent Danxia landscape of Zhangye, the grandeur of the Great Wall passes, and the mysterious realm of Dunhuang in the desert.
  • Visit Tiantishan Grottoes to trace the origin of grotto art, explore Leitai Han Tomb to discover precious Han relics, and appreciate the millennium Silk Road heritage of Wuwei.
  • Ascend to the suspended grottoes of Mati Temple to view the cliffside Buddhist caves, venture into Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon to admire the rugged beauty of the Gobi, and enjoy the colorful Danxia to behold a golden painting of the earth.
  • Stand at Jiayuguan Pass to overlook the majestic Great Wall, step onto Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring to experience the desert's romance, and stroll through Shazhou Night Market to savor the local flavors of Dunhuang.
  • Visit Mogao Grottoes to admire millennium murals and painted sculptures, traverse the Hexi Corridor, and take in the millennium civilization of the Silk Road and the grandeur of the Northwest mountains and rivers.

③ [Warm Reminders]

  • Gansu has a large temperature difference, so prepare both thick and thin clothing. There are many mountain roads in mountainous areas, so please pay attention to safety underfoot when traveling, respect local customs, and have a pleasant journey!
  • China uses national standard flat-pin power plugs; foreign guests should bring their own adapters.

④ Itinerary:

  • Day 1 Lanzhou to Tiantishan Grottoes to Leitai Han Tomb to Wuwei (Today's driving distance approximately 320KM/4.5H)
  • Day 2 Wuwei to Mati Temple Grottoes to Zhangye (Today's driving distance approximately 320KM/4.5H)
  • Day 3 Zhangye to Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon to Colorful Danxia (Today's driving distance approximately 150KM/2H)
  • Day 4 Zhangye to Jiayuguan Pass to Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring to Shazhou Night Market to Dunhuang (Today's driving distance approximately 600KM/7H)
  • Day 5 Mogao Grottoes (Type A ticket) to Dunhuang airport/station drop-off (Today's driving distance approximately 20KM/30 minutes)
Hexi Corridor In-depth Tour | Grotto Art + Desert Fortress + Desert Camel Riding Experience
Hexi Corridor In-depth Tour | Grotto Art + Desert Fortress + Desert Camel Riding Experience
✅ Millennium Silk Road Cultural Collection
Explore the core landmarks of the Hexi Corridor, visit Leitai Han Tomb (where the "Bronze Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow" was unearthed), Tiantishan Grottoes (the "ancestor of grottoes"), Mati Templ
✅ Millennium Silk Road Cultural Collection Explore the core landmarks of the Hexi Corridor, visit Leitai Han Tomb (where the "Bronze Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow" was unearthed), Tiantishan Grottoes (the "ancestor of grottoes"), Mati Templ
✅ World-class natural wonders fully covered
Encounter three top geomorphological landscapes: Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon (comparable to the Colorado Grand Canyon), Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park ("Earth's Palette," with stunning sunset views), and
✅ World-class natural wonders fully covered Encounter three top geomorphological landscapes: Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon (comparable to the Colorado Grand Canyon), Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park ("Earth's Palette," with stunning sunset views), and
✅ Immersive experience at the frontier fortress
Ascend Jiayuguan Pass, the "First Pass Under Heaven," stroll along the western starting point of the Ming Great Wall, gaze at the vast Gobi Desert and Qilian Mountains, and feel the majestic grandeur and fro
✅ Immersive experience at the frontier fortress Ascend Jiayuguan Pass, the "First Pass Under Heaven," stroll along the western starting point of the Ming Great Wall, gaze at the vast Gobi Desert and Qilian Mountains, and feel the majestic grandeur and fro
All-inclusive Northwest Experience
Includes classic desert camel riding and watching the "Heavenly Horse" performance (seasonal, May-October), strolling through Dunhuang Shazhou Night Market, tasting characteristic Western Region delicacies such as donkey
All-inclusive Northwest Experience Includes classic desert camel riding and watching the "Heavenly Horse" performance (seasonal, May-October), strolling through Dunhuang Shazhou Night Market, tasting characteristic Western Region delicacies such as donkey
✅ Exclusive Services for Foreign Tourists
Throughout the trip, an exclusive SUV/business car is matched according to the number of people, ensuring flexible and comfortable travel; high-standard Class A tickets are selected for Mogao Grottoes to guarantee
✅ Exclusive Services for Foreign Tourists Throughout the trip, an exclusive SUV/business car is matched according to the number of people, ensuring flexible and comfortable travel; high-standard Class A tickets are selected for Mogao Grottoes to guarantee
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