Your 5 days expedition starts in Dunhuang was called “Shazhou” in ancient times (Shazhou means “Land of Sand ”). It’s located at the western end of Hexi Corridor, which is a strategic city on the Silk Road. Then You will take a train to explore the wild landscape of west China. Train to Jiayuguan where the first pass at the west end of the Great Wall is. Train to Zhangye, you will be amazed at the Rainbow Mountain, dry, desolate rocks instead for green vegetation color. Tour Highlights | Dunhuang & Rainbow Mountains Expedition Jiayuguan where the first pass at the west end of the Great Wall is Mogao Caves Dunhuang Minsha Sand Hill and Crescent Moon Lake Dunhuang Zhangye Danxia Landform Geopark, Rainbow Mountains Local traditional west China cuisine Boutique Dunhuang Silk Road Hotel Train travel to explore the wild landscape of west China Destinations: Dunhuang-Jiayuguan-Zhangye Brief Itinerary | Dunhuang & Rainbow Mountains Expedition Day 1 Fly to Dunhuang and transfer to hotel, stay Dunhuang for 2 nights. (no meal) Day 2 Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes, Minsha Sand Hill and Crescent Moon Lake (breakfast) Day 3 Dunhuang train to Jiayuguan, Jiayuguan exploration and take train to Zhangye (breakfast) Day 4 Zhangye full day visit Danxia Landform, Mati temple and Dafo […]
Xiahe is well-known for its Labrang Monastery, one of the six great monasteries of the Gelukpa sect (Yellow Hat) of Tibetan Buddhism. Xiahe is sometimes called “Little Tibet”. Your trip starts in Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu province. Drive to Xiahe, on the way you will visit the Bingling Temple Grottoes; it is made up of 34 caves and 149 alcoves for private meditation. When in Xiahe, you will explore the Labrang Monastery, meet Tibetan monks and discover the beauty of Songke Grassland. The three highlights of the area are the Tibetan Buddhism, the natural scenery and the folk local color. Brief itinerary | Little Tibet Xiahe Exploration Day 1 Arrive in Lanzhou (no meals incl.) Day 2 Bingling Temple Grottoes exploration (Breakfast/dinner) Day 3 Xiahe exploration (Breakfast/dinner) Day 4 Xiahe-Hezuo exploration-Xiahe (Breakfast/dinner) Day 5 Xiahe departure (Breakfast) Tour details | Little Tibet Xiahe Exploration Day 1 Arrive in Lanzhou (no meal) Lanzhou arrival, meet and greet, transfer to your hotel in Lanzhou. Overnight in Lanzhou Day 2 Bingling Temple Grottoes exploration (Breakfast/dinner) Hotel breakfast, check out, then depart for the Bingling Temple Grottoes. A visit to the magnificent Bingling Temple Grottoes in Linxia is desirable. To access the site, you […]
Silk Road conjures the images of colourful bazaars, priceless jewels and fabrics, exotic perfumes and spices. This remarkably exotic journey takes you along the Chinese part of this ancient route. First you arrive at Lanzhou to admire Binglinsi. Then you will reach Jiayuguan where the first pass of west end of the Great Wall is located. In Dunhuang you will see the magnificent Buddhist grottos before skirting the Gobi Desert to the oasis town of Turpan and continuing on to the frenetic and unique market town of Kashgar. Destinations: Lanzhou-Jiayuguan-Dunhuang-Turpan-Kashgar Brief itinerary Day 1 Lanzhou arrival (no meal incl.) Day 2 Lanzhou, take an overnight train to Jiayuguan (Breakfast) Day 3 Jiayuguan arrival (Breakfast) Day 4 Morning train ride to Dunhuang (Breakfast) Day 5 Dunhuang, take an overnight train to Turpan (Breakfast) Day 6 Turpan arrival (no meals incl.) Day 7 Turpan, take an overnight train to Kashgar (Breakfast) Day 8 Kashgar arrival (no meals incl.) Day 9 Kashgar (Breakfast) Day 10 Kashgar (Breakfast) Day 11 Kashgar departure, trip ends (Breakfast) Duration: 11 days Activities level: Moderate to difficult Hotel Accommodation: Tourist (3*/4*) hotels Transport: Private air-conditioned vehicle, overnight train with soft sleeper class (4 persons in 1 compartment), standard seats compartment Meals: 8 […]
Taklamakan Desert – “the point of no return”, is often described as the most hostile, dangerous and empty place on earth. 100 years ago, the Swedish explorer Sven Hedin spent dozens of days on his camel crossed the Taklamakan, today you can do by a vehicle within one day. Time changes, but the Taklamakan remains frightening and exciting. Destinations: Urumqi-Turpan-Korla-Kuche-Minfeng-Hotan-Kashgar Brief itinerary Day 1 Urumqi Arrival, drive to Turpan. 230km (no meal) Day 2 Turpan exploration (breakfast) Day 3 Drive to Korla 390km, visit the bosten lake on the way (breakfast) Day 4 Drive to Kuche 290km, visit Subashi ruins, Kuche grand mosque (breakfast) Day 5 Kizil thousend buddha caves, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kizilgaha beacon tower (breakfast) Day 6 Drive to Minfeng (Niya town) and cross the Taklamkan desert along the desert road 780km (breakfast) Day 7 Drive to Hotan, 320km (breakfast) Day 8 Drive to Kashgar, 520km (breakfast) Day 9 Kashgar exploration (breakfast) Day 10 Departure (breakfast) Duration: 10 days Activities level: Moderate to difficult Accommodation: tourist and first class hotels Transport: private car with air-condition Meals: 9 hotel breakfasts Price: Can be sent upon request. Size of group: min. 4 persons Tour details Day 1 Urumqi Arrival, drive […]
Travel on the ancient Silk Road and enjoy the oriental atmosphere in Kashgar. Visit the famous Sunday market, where merchants bargain over camels and carpets. Eat with a local family and get to know Muslim traditions. Marvel at the beautiful mosques and take a boat tour on the Heavenly Lake close to Urumqi. Visit the remains of the ancient city Jiaohe, cross the Gobi Desert and try riding on a camel. At the end of your journey drive to Lanzhou and Linxia, take a speed boat and visit the famous Binling Thousand Buddha Caves, with their beautiful frescos. Destinations: Urumqi-Kashgar-Turpan-Dunhuang-Jiayuguan-Zhangye-Lanzhou Brief itinerary Day 1 Arrive in Kashgar, city tour incl. walking through the old town (no meal incl.) Day 2 Kashgar Sunday Market incl. the animal market, visit the Ugyur family (Breakfast) Day 3 Kashgar Karakul Lake expedition, overnight train ride to Turpan (Breakfast) Day 4 Turpan exploration (Breakfast) Day 5 Take a morning express D train to Dunhuang (Breakfast) Day 6 Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes, drive across the Gobi Desert to Jiayuguan (Breakfast) Day 7 Jiayuguan exploration, drive to Zhangye (Breakfast) Day 8 Discover the Rainbow Mountains, take an express D train to Lanzhou (Breakfast) Day 9 Excursion tour to […]
