Things to do in Gansu, China: The Best Sightseeing Tours

May 19, 2021 Hana Mouser

Gansu (Chinese: 甘肃, Tibetan: ཀན་སུའུ་ Kan su'u) is a province of the People's Republic of China, located in the northwest of the country.
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1. 8-Day Private Gansu Exquisite Hexi Corridor Trip with Accommodation from Zhangye

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Gansu province is a famous for its rich and varied resourced for tourism development -- with all kinds of topography resources except oceans and reefs. The Hexi corridor used to be a very important part for foreign travelers arrive to center China. Our tour will bring you back to the past of the Hexi Corridor. Everyday will show you the thousand years history of this region.

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

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Reviewed By Steven_Dunhuang

We enjoyed a perfectly organized 6 days trip from Xining to Qinghai to Dunhuang. With nice weather, nice hotels, a convenient car with a perfect driver. Steven is a highly reliable and very well English speaking guide.

2. Private Day Tour: Horse Hoof Temple Grottoes and Zhangye Danxia Landform

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Visit the Horse Hoof Temple Grottoes the legend said that the Heavenly Horse left a footprint in the cave, it has become a treasure of the temple, you will see the beautiful snow mountain and grassland here. Enjoy lunch in the local ethnic Yugur people’s tent. In the afternoon visit the Zhangye Danxia Landform, it is the best evolved examples in China of window lattice and palace forms. it can be seen only in the arid areas of Gansu  province. The Danxia formations are surrounded by colorful hills, which seem to rise and fall like waves; with rock strata of different colors mixed in graceful disarray

Inclusions: Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax), Bottled water, Lunch, Professional guide, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Coffee and/or Tea

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Reviewed By TT-Tash

We had only one day in Zhangye and wanted to get the most out of it. We managed to do it through our tour-guide, who met us at the hotel, got to the places, organized lunch and dinner, and finally safely brought us to the railway station. First we went to Danxia which is about 40 km from Zhangye, and spent about 3 hours visiting 3 viewpoints out of 4. The transfer between the viewpoints is by bus. Everything is well organized, nice and new. The views were spectacular though we were there in dry season - the colors of the hills are brighter after rains. I would also recommed to visit Danxia after lunch as often the sun prevented making good photos. But we were afraid that the weather would get worse and chose Danxia as our first destination. After lunch we went through Zhangye in the opposite direction to visit the Grand Canyon. We didn't have time to go down and through the Canyon but it was magnificent from the top as well. Our trip was in October - not a high season, not so many visiters in both places which is good. Both places are definitely worth visiting especially if you have a good tour guide as we did :)

3. 8-Day Silk Road Trip of Dunhuang, Jiayuguan, Zhangye with Accommodation

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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

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Reviewed By Steven_Dunhuang

We enjoyed a perfectly organized 6 days trip from Xining to Qinghai to Dunhuang. With nice weather, nice hotels, a convenient car with a perfect driver. Steven is a highly reliable and very well English speaking guide.

4. Private Tour: 4-Night Trip from Lanzhou to Labrang and Xining

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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

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5. Xining to Chengdu Overland Journey

San Want Hotel, Shen Wang Da Jiu Dian, Chengzhong Qu, Xining Shi, Qinghai Sheng, China Mystic Tibet Tours
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Rebkong is known as the Tibetan artist village throughout Tibet Plateau. On the boundless grassland you can take a picnic and see nomads milking and herding yaks. Labrang Monastery is one of the six major Tibetan monasteries of the Gelugpa order of Tibetan Buddhism. Takstang Lamo is a rural Tibetan village, surrounded by snow capped peaks and rocky mountains; there are monasteries buildings and numerous possibilities for hikes and horse trekking. The tour continues to Zoige grassland to Tangkor Town, and is one of the most beautiful grasslands in Asia, Zoige grassland to experience real Tibetan nomads culture and daily life. There is chance to camp with local Tibetan nomads and help nomads milk yaks and collect yak dungs. Join th nomadic families to prepare lunch and dinner. Ride hourseback to the grassland to visit black tents and nomads daily life. Barkham is the home of Gyarong Tibet region and famous for it's stone houses and towers.The tour will end at Chengdu airport.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, All the ground transportation fees from Xining to Chengdu, Private vehicle from Xining to Chengdu , Experience local driver with good condition transportation according to group size., Local Tibetan English speaking guide, Driver and guide's food & accommodation, All the necessary entrance ticket fees listed above itinerary, Vehicle fuel, tools and vehicle repairs (if necessary)., All the road tolls and fuel costs, Administrative fee, Chengdu airport drop off, All the accommodation fees that listed above itinerary (based on double occupancy)

Exclusions: Passport and Chinese Visa fees, International and domestic airfare or train tickets out off Chengdu and Xining, All meals (Breakfast, lunch, dinner), Insurance (travel, medical, etc), Souvenirs or personal items such as laundry, snacks, alcohol drinks, etc , Accommdation in Xining on arrival day, Xining airrport or train station pick up to hotel, Horseback riding in Takstang Lhamo

Reviewed By SiNainChina

Perfect organization of our individual trip, also including the bike tour at Qinghai lake. Our driver was local and English speaking and introduced us to the local culture. We really enjoyed this individual experience and can warmly recommend Gonkho and his team!!!

6. Dunhuang Private Day Tour: Yumen Pass, Han Great Wall Ruins and Yadan Ghost City

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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

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7. Dunhuang Private Day Tour Mogao Grottoes, Singing Dunes and Crescent Moon Spring

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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

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8. 5-Night Silk Road Tour from Urumqi to Dunhuang

China Adventure Travel--Dunhuang

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

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9. 3-Night Private Tour to Dunhuang and Jiayuguan

China Adventure Travel--Dunhuang

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

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10. 4-night private tour from Xining or Lanzhou to Zhangye, Jiayuguan & Dunhuang

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This 4-night private tour will let you start either from Lanzhou or Xining by bullet train to Zhangye, then you will visit the attractions from Zhangye to Dunhuang including Mati Temple. Multi-color Danxia Mountain, Jiayuguan Fort, Overhanging Great Wall, and Mogao Caves etc. on the ancient Silk Road.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Accommodation (half twin room per person), Local guide, Private tour, Bullet train (Second Class), Bottled water, Entrance fees

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