China Tour: Budget 5-Day Tour: Zhangye, Jiayuguan and Dunhuang

In exceptional circumstances (breakdowns, delays due to transport problems, weather problems, strikes, sports and religious events, congresses, sanitary precautions and protocols or other complications), the Company reserves the right to modify the places of visit, the order of visits, certain days or stages of the itinerary.

Facts:

• Destinations: 
• Zhangye, Jiayuguan and Dunhuang
• Age Range: 15 to 80 year olds
• Group size: 2-15 persons
• Operated in English
• Length: 5 days (Days can be customized longer or shorter according to the needs at different prices.)

Highlights

• Explore the vibrant Danxia Rainbow Mountains
• Visit the historic Jiayuguan Fortress
• Discover ancient Buddhist art in Mogao Caves
• Ride camels at Singing Sand Dunes
• Experience Dunhuang's lively night market

Introduction

This 5-day Silk Road tour takes you to explore the Hexi Corridor on the ancient Silk Road including Zhangye, Jiayuguan and Dunhuang on a budget way. You will view the Zhangye Rainbow Mountains, Jiayuguan Fort, Mogao Caves, and Mingshan Sand Dunes etc. This is one of the must-do tours in China to explore the historical route.

Note: Due to the limited entrance tickets to the Mogao Caves, we will arrange you to visit Western Mogao Caves intead of if we can not get the tickets particularly in July and August.

Day 1 Arrival Zhangye

Welcome to Zhangye, today is arrival day. You can check in the hotel in Zhangye with your ID. Please contact us if you need airport or railway station transfer.

Transport: N/A

Accommodation: Overnight in Zhangye

Day 2 Zhangye to Jiayuguan by Car after sighsteeing Danxia Mount

Today you will take one-hour ride to Danxia Mountains, or Zhangye Rainbow Mountain in English, to view the colorful mountains, which is a very popular site recent years on the Silk Road for its impressive red, yellow, white and black clays on the mountains. 

Later you will take 3-hour car ride from Danxia Mount to Jiayugan where you will check in.

Transport: Private Vehicle

Accommodation: Overnight in Jiayuguan

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 Jiyuguan to Dunhuang by car after sightseeing Jiayuguan Fort

Today you will visit the western end of the Great Wall, Jiayuguan Fortress, which was built on the narrowest area in the Hexi Corridor between Qilian Mountain and Black Mountain. It is a renowed world heritage on the Silk Road. 

Later, you will take 5-hour car ride from Jiayuguan to Dunhuang via the large Gobi desert along the Hexi Corridor.

Transport: Private Vehicle

Accommodation: Overnight in Dunhuang

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 Dunhuang: Mogao Caves and Minsha Shan

In the morning, you will visit Mogao Caves, the gem of the ancient Silk Road. The early history of Mogao can be traced back to the 4th century, and built many times in the history. The colorful fresco, statues in Mogao Caves display various stories about Buddhism.

Afterwards, you will visit the Minsha Shan or Singing Sand Dunes & Crescent Moon Spring this afternoon, where you have opportunity to ride the camel.

In the evening, you can explore the night market or watch the Dunhuang performance at the theater.

Transport: Private Vehicle

Accommodation: Overnight in Dunhuang

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 Departure from Dunhuang

Today is departure day, the wonderful Hexi Corridor tour concludes on the Silk Road. You can check out before noon, and depart on your own. Please conctact us if you need airport transfer service.

Transport: TBA

Accommodation: TBA

Meals: Breakfast

What's Included?

1. Accommodation

3-star hotel or inn 4 nights (half of twin room per person)

2. Guide

English-speaking local guides

3. Meals

4 Chinese breakfasts listed in the itinerary

5. Transport

Chartered car or public bus

What's Not Included?

1. Flights

2. Insurance

Travel insrance is required.

Safe and happy travel with Tiger Travel & Tours !   

Contact us for your surprising price!  There are price differences and discounts based on the number of people and age groups.

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