5-Day Cultural Tour of the Hexi Corridor

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Departing from Zhangye
Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park
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  • Essential Scenery: In-depth tour of Mogao Grottoes, Yangguan Pass, and Jiayuguan Pass scenic areas, treasures of Oriental art, to converse with ancient people.
  • Essential Scenery: A collection of the best attractions along the Hexi Corridor, west of the Yellow River, desert Yardang landforms, and ancient grotto culture, leaving no regrets!
  • Professional Team: Operated by an experienced team for many years, optimized routes, carefully selected local resources, anticipating your needs and reaching your expectations.
  • Quality Assurance: Adhering to genuine, pure, in-depth tour products, with years of operational experience, high-standard operating procedures, strict quality supervision, and absolutely no hidden consumption!
  • Brand New Upgrade: 2026 hotel iteration, selecting 3-diamond comfortable hotel accommodation throughout, with an additional upgrade to one night in a 4-diamond hotel.

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Small group of 2-8 people

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# 📩 Pre-trip Notice

  • Two days before your trip, we will send you a WeChat activity group QR code. The butler and driver will join the group to serve you.

🕗 Meeting Time and Location

  • The itinerary starts in Zhangye and ends in Dunhuang. Please book your round-trip transportation in advance. You can arrive at the hotel on your own on the day of collection.

🌈Brief Itinerary Introduction

  • Day 1: Full day collection in Zhangye City (direct high-speed train to Xining or Lanzhou), stay at a 4-diamond hotel in Zhangye City.
  • Day 2: Zhangye City to Zhangye City (50km, about 1h) to Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park (220km, about 3h) to Jiayuguan Pass, stay at a 3-diamond hotel in Jiayuguan City.
  • Day 3: Overhanging Great Wall to The First Strategic Post of the Great Wall (270km, about 3.5h) to Son of the Earth/Boundless/Whisperer/Han Wu Xiong Feng (120km, about 2h) to Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring sunset, stay at a 3-diamond hotel in Dunhuang City.
  • Day 4: Dunhuang (80km, about 1.5h) to Yangguan Pass (130km, about 2.5h) to Yadan Devil City (170km, about 3.5h) to Shazhou Night Market to Yadan Devil City to Shazhou Night Market, stay at a 3-diamond hotel in Dunhuang City.
  • Day 5: Dunhuang to Mogao Grottoes (self-booked, expenses at your own cost) to Dunhuang dispersal.

📢Warm Reminder:

  • 🎒Luggage size suggestion 1 piece of luggage 24 inches or smaller + 1 backpack (oversized luggage may affect your and everyone’s pleasant journey)
  • 🧑🏻‍🎓ID card and relevant documents Please inform us proactively about any discount documents when registering and present them proactively during the trip. We will refund you the difference in group discount tickets on site.
  • 🎫Tickets Mogao Grottoes tickets are in high demand and require real-name appointments 30 days in advance. It is recommended to register one month in advance. If you register 25 days or more in advance, we can book Mogao Grottoes tickets for you. If it’s within 25 days, you can ask customer service for booking strategies and book on your own.
  • 💎Travel method Two ways to join the tour: 1️⃣2-8 people group tour - strong social attributes; 2️⃣Private group tour - no sharing with strangers, more flexible itinerary time.

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Day 1: Today is the gathering time for the activity. All participants will travel from all over the country to Zhangye. Zhangye's urban area is not large, and it is very convenient to take a taxi or public transportation from the airport and train station
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Day 2: Arrive at Zhangye Qicai Danxia, one of "China's most beautiful seven Danxia landforms." It's as if God accidentally knocked over a paint box, daubing the mountains with colorful hues, like colorful ribbons; the light hitting the Danxia rock walls i
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After lunch, we arrived at the Jiayuguan Fortress. Seen from the outside, the majestic fortress and barbican stood solemnly under the setting sun. The large blue stones from hundreds of years ago still silently bear the weight of history here. Beyond Jiay
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Day 3: After breakfast at the hotel, we will set off for a new day's journey! We will first go to the "First Pier of the World", and then to the "Overhanging Great Wall". After lunch, we will visit the modern art exhibitions of "Child of the Earth", "No B
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Afterward, we will head to the Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent Lake at the appropriate time. Here, we will shed the fatigue of the day's travels. You can climb to the top of the sand dunes and quietly welcome the desert sunset. The fine sand is golden and
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Day 4: Arrive at Yangguan. Traveling north leads to the Jade Gate Pass (Yumen Pass), while traveling south leads to Yangguan Pass. These two passes once controlled the vital passages of the northern and southern routes of the Tianshan Mountains, becoming
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Arrive at the Yardang Devil City, a typical Yardang landform in the northwest. Due to the special geological features, the wind makes various strange noises as it passes through here. Hundreds of millions of years of erosion have created this rugged landf
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Day 5: After gathering, head to the Mogao Grottoes, a world-class cultural treasure trove on the Silk Road, known as the "Oriental Art Treasure House," for a tour and visit.

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Review for: Small group of 2-8 people

The entire journey exploring the Hexi Corridor along the Silk Road went smoothly and was very well organized. Traveling through this unique side of China offered a completely different perspective rich in history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes. I highly recommend following the itinerary step by step, as each destination is carefully planned and adds meaningful context to the overall experience. It truly feels like walking through history. The driver also as our guide, was incredibly friendly, helpful, and attentive throughout the trip. Their support made the journey even more enjoyable and comfortable. Overall, this tour is highly recommended for anyone interested in discovering a lesser-known yet historically significant region of China.

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Review for: Small group of 2-8 people

Hello, Master Lu! Our 5-day Dunhuang trip has come to an end. Thank you for your enthusiastic companionship, dedicated service, and thoughtful care over the past few days. Although our journey was tiring, you brought us peace of mind, comfort, and joy every step of the way! Thank you again, and I wish you a lifetime of peace and happiness! If we have the chance to visit Dunhuang again, I hope we can meet and travel together once more. Remember our agreement, and I wish you good luck!

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Review for: Small group of 2-8 people

It was a perfect trip to Dunhuang. The itinerary was very reasonable and free. Especially the driver, Mr. Hou, was very nice. He escorted us all the way and made the whole trip safe and smooth! We like to play a lot, and we played every scenic spot until almost the end before leaving. Mr. Hou also waited patiently outside the scenic spot. He also took us to fun and delicious places. I look forward to traveling with Mr. Hou again next time!

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Review for: Small group of 2-8 people

My recent journey to the Hexi, Gansu, was apparently one the best road trips that I was blessed to have been on! Not only the heavenly landscapes and perfect weather, but also the excellent customer service did make this excursion so wholesome and memorable! My tour operator agents DongDong and DaLan were in touch with me on WeChat almost 24/7 to make sure the trip to be on schedule, enjoyable and smoothly run. And of course, it couldn't be done without my awesome driver Mister Ren who went extra miles to deliver the best experience. He was not simply a driver but a travel companion, a big brother to have my back if things were not up to my expectations during the 5-day trip. I greatly recommend the tour as well as the staff! Thank you again for everything 🙏

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Review for: Small group of 2-8 people

We highly recommend 旭仔 as a driver for anyone touring Gansu! From start to finish, his service was outstanding. He was punctual and professional. His safe and comfortable driving made long journeys between attractions (like the Mogao Caves, Zhangye Danxia, and others) feel effortless. What stood out most was his flexibility—he adjusted schedules to accommodate our interests and even suggested hidden gems we’d have missed otherwise. His warm personality and willingness to share insights about Gansu’s culture added so much value to our trip. The car was always clean, well-maintained, and stocked with water.

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Review for: Small group of 2-8 people

A very relaxing trip. Since I was traveling to the Northwest with my child alone and don't drive, this small group tour was the perfect arrangement for us. Satisfied! 👍🏼

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Review for: Small group of 2-8 people

The small group tour was indeed peaceful and quiet, with no shopping stops. The driver drove us from place to place the whole time, which was very convenient and not tiring at all. The driver was very honest and bought us water every day, and he drove very carefully. We were very satisfied.

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Review for: Small group of 2-8 people

Had a very memorable trip. The itinerary was well planned and packed with activities. Driver was diligent and accomodating and ensured that all arrived back to hotel safely regardless of time. Support staff was also very prompt and helpful to answer to all queries.

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Review for: Small group of 2-8 people

The experience was very good. The attitude of the customer service and the driver was very good, especially the driver, who was patient and enthusiastic and took good care of us elderly people along the way. The driving was also very smooth and we were very satisfied.

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The Northwest is really beautiful, giving southerners a little shock! The off-season travel experience is full, and the driver is also very enthusiastic and patient, good reviews!

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