🐪 This journey follows the legendary Silk Road across Qinghai and Gansu
Begin in Lanzhou, then head west through Wuwei and Zhangye, where vibrant landscapes and ancient trade routes come to life. Reach Jiayuguan, the historic gateway of the Great Wall, before arriving in Dunhuang, home to desert wonders and the famous Mogao Caves.
Venture deeper to Liuyuan, then turn south toward the breathtaking Qinghai Lake, where endless skies meet crystal-blue waters. Continue through Chaka Salt Lake, known as the “Mirror of the Sky,” and explore Gonghe before returning to Xining.
✨ A timeless adventure of deserts, lakes, and stories from the Silk Road.
3 Hours Before Flight Time
After airport pickup, arrange lunch and check in to the hotel for rest.
After breakfast, visit Zhongshan Bridge, the Yellow River Mother Statue, the Water Wheel Garden, and Wuwei Confucian Temple to experience Gansu’s rich historical and cultural heritage.
After breakfast, visit Danxia Geological Park (including shuttle bus), followed by a visit to Jiayuguan Fortress (including electric cart).
After breakfast, visit Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring (including an electric cart), followed by a visit to Shazhou Night Market.
After breakfast, visit the Mogao Caves (including a shuttle bus). Then, take a high-speed train to
Xining, where you’ll be picked up from the airport and checked into the hotel.
After breakfast, head to Chaka Salt Lake (round-trip by mini train).
After breakfast, head to Qinghai Lake (including a lake-side sightseeing bus).
After breakfast, transfer to Lanzhou International Airport to end the beautiful journey and return to your warm home.
