The 10 Best Cultural Tours in Gansu, China

This private tour will show you the highlight of the Hexi Corridor of Gansu province. You will visit the famous Mogao Grottoes, Singing Sand Dunes & Crescent Moon Spring, camel riding in the desert. Great Wall of Han Dynasty etc in Dunhuang. Jiayuguan is the western end of the Great Wall of Ming Dynasty. Zhangye Danxia Landform, the Giant Buddha Temple, the Horse Hoof Temple Grottoes In Zhangye. We will arrange the good 4 star hotel in Dunhuang and the best hotel in Zhangye and Jiayuguan. Wish you will have a nice trip in western China with us.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, 7 nights accommodation, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax), Local guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Port pickup and drop-off, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities

Kumbum Monastery in Xining and Labrang Monastery in Xiahe are renowned for Tibetan Buddhism. You will visit the attractions from Lanzhou to Xining including Gansu Museum, Bingling Temple Grottos, Labrang Monastery, Dongguan Mosque, and Kumbum Monastery.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Accommodation as per itinerary, Local guide, Transport by private vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Dinner and drinks, Gratuities

Immerse yourself in Dunhuang’s past at the Yumen Pass, Han Dynasty Great Wall Ruins and Yadan National Geologic Park. A professional guide leads you on an informative tour past ancient structures and shares insight about this civilization. Explore 2000 years old Yumen Pass, Haicang City and Ruins of Han Dynasty Great Wall, admire the wisdom of ancient people. Be amazed by the natural formation of the landscape at Yadan National Geologic Park which will give you an unexpected shot. Tour includes all entrance fees, a Chinese lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Inclusions: English speaking tour guide , Entrance fee, Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Lunch, Battery Bus at Yanmen Pass, Battery bus at Yadan National Park

Exclusions: Gratuites , Accommodation

The Silk Road was a commercial road for transportation, trade and cultural exchanges between ancient China and foreign countries, and the Hexi Corridor was the throat for the 'Silk Road' to go west. Follow the ancient camel fleet through the place to re-take the ancient Silk Road, looking for the most beautiful scenery outside the fortress. Feel the distance of the Silk Road and savor the depth of history.

Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Bullet train tickets from Liuyuan to Turpan.

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Mogao Grottoes is the jewel of Silk Road located in Dunhuang, China, where access is very challenging. This private day tour take you to Duhuang  with a visit to the highlights of Silk Road including Mogao Grottoes. You will also see the wonder of the Singing Dunes and Crescent Moon Spring.

Inclusions: Private tour, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Lunch, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities

Jiayuguan is one of the most important towns in Hexi Corridor along the Silk Road. This day tour around Jiayuguan on the Silk Road takes you to explore Jiayuguan Fort, Overhanging Great Wall, First Beacon Tower of Great Wall, and Wei and Jin Ancient Tombs.

Inclusions: Lunch, Local guide, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities

Explore the highlights of the Silk Road during a 5-night tour one-way from Urumqui to Dunhuang. Travel by train and private vehicle to visit the Gobi desert, Mogao Grottoes, ancient ruins in Turpan, Heavenly Lake (Tianchi), and Crescent Spring and the Singing Sand Dunes. Experience local culture during lunch at a Uighur home and a stop at the night market in Dunhuang. Includes five nights of 5-star accommodation, high-speed train ticket, entrance fees, private guide and vehicle, breakfasts, and one lunch.

Inclusions: 5 nights accommodation (5-star hotel), Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, One-way high-speed train from Turpan to Liuyuan (second class), English speaking guide service with private transfers

Exclusions: Gratuities

Exploring the oasis town Dunhuang and Jiayuguan on the ancient Silk Road, you will view the Mogao Grottoes, Crescent Spring, Singding Sand Dunes(Mingsha Dune) and Jiayuguan Fort in the 4-day tour.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 3 nights accommodation, One-way soft sleeper train from Dunhuang to Jiayuguan, Professional guide, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch and dinner, Gratuities

This morning at 08:00 am, our professional  tour guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel,We are going to visit the famous Mogao Grottoes, the most well-known caves of Buddhism art in China.Lunch will be served in a local farmer’s restaurant, taste the local food.Then,We are going to a local artist studio, learn how to draw a flying angel on the paper.

Inclusions: Local taxes, Lunch, All activities, Driver/guide, Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Yulin Caves and Western Thousand Buddha Caves are less popular than Mogao Caves, however, they are part of the Dunhuang art with their spectacular frescoes and statues in Dunhuang. This private day tour will let you explore these two sites in a day with a local guide by private vehicle. Pickup time is at 8am from your centrally located Dunhuang hotel.

Inclusions: Lunch, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities