Lanzhou, Zhangye, Jiayuguan and Dunhuang Desert Tour
This 8-day small group tour follows the Hexi Corridor from Lanzhou to Dunhuang, with stops at temples, canyon scenery, Great Wall passes and the dunes of Badain Jaran Desert. The route includes Zhangye Rainbow Mountain, Jiayuguan Pass, Yangguan Pass, the Mogao Grottoes and a night rail return from Dunhuang to Lanzhou. The program is arranged for group departures with a minimum of 2 travellers. It combines guided sightseeing with free time in Lanzhou, and uses overland travel, a desert stay and an overnight train to connect the main stops. Included meals cover breakfast and lunch on the sightseeing days shown in the itinerary. Vegetarian meals can be arranged on request.
Key details
8 days
7 nights
Route
China
Tour type
Small groups
Available departures
Dates available
Duration
8 days
Travel style
Small groups
Departure
Every Saturday
Minimum group size
2 travellers
Highlights
- Small-group travel
- Silk Road sites across Gansu
- Badain Jaran Desert stay
- Mogao Grottoes visit
Itinerary
- 1
Lanzhou
Arrival in Lanzhou
Arrive in Lanzhou and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free, with no sightseeing planned.No meals - 2
Zhangye
Lanzhou to Zhangye
Travel from Lanzhou to Mati Temple, then continue to Zhangye Rainbow Mountain. End the day at Kaoshan Camp in Zhangye.Breakfast, Lunch - 3
Badain Jaran
Zhangye to Badain Jaran
Visit Pingshanhu Grand Canyon before continuing toward Badain Jaran Desert.Breakfast, Lunch
The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.
What's included
- 6 nights of accommodation with daily breakfast
- English-speaking guide
- Liability and personal accident insurance
- 6 breakfasts and 6 lunches
- Entrance tickets listed in the itinerary
- Air-conditioned shared vehicle
- Overnight soft-berth train from Dunhuang to Lanzhou
What's not included
- Personal expenses
- Single room supplement or extra bed fee
- Optional activities
- Additional costs caused by force majeure
Dates & availability
Select departure month and travellers.
Upcoming departures
3 dates · 3 optionsImportant information
Flexibility
Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.
Before you go
Your final itinerary, documents and local contacts will be available in My Kata.