Gansu, the golden section of the Silk Road, boasts magnificent natural scenery and a long history and culture. From the Mogao Caves of Dunhuang to the Great Wall of Jiayuguan, from Zhangye Danxia to Gannan Grassland, each place showcases the grandeur and mystery of the northwestern land.
Explore Silk Road important towns, experience Dunhuang art charm, admire Danxia landform wonders, taste Northwest specialty foods, experience the perfect fusion tour of Gansu's diverse culture and magnificent natural scenery
Arrive in Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu Province. After checking into the hotel, proceed to the Yellow River Scenery Line, visit the Yellow River Mother Sculpture, Zhongshan Bridge, and White Pagoda Mountain Park, experiencing the charm of the Yellow River City. In the evening, head to Zhengnong Road Night Market to taste Lanzhou beef noodles, milk egg fermented rice wine, and other specialty snacks.
Fly to Dunhuang, visit the World Cultural Heritage Mogao Caves in the morning, appreciate thousand-year-old mural art. Visit the Singing Sand Dunes Crescent Moon Spring in the afternoon, experience the wonder of desert and spring coexisting. Visit Dunhuang Night Market in the evening, purchase characteristic handicrafts.
Head to the two ancient passes Yangguan Pass and Yumenguan Pass on the western route of Dunhuang, feel the historical vicissitudes of "west of Yangguan Pass, there are no old friends". Visit Yardan Devil City in the afternoon, appreciate the wonder of wind erosion landform, watch magnificent Gobi sunset in the evening.
Head to Zhangye, visit the World Geopark Zhangye Danxia in the morning, appreciate colorful Danxia landform. Visit the Western Xia Kingdom Temple Dafo Temple in the afternoon, experience Buddhist culture. Visit Ganzhou Market in the evening, taste Zhangye specialty foods.
Head to "The First Mighty Pass Under Heaven" Jiayuguan Pass, visit Jiayuguan Pass City, Xuangbi Great Wall, and the First Beacon Tower of the Great Wall, feel the majestic momentum of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall. Proceed to airport/station according to return time, end the unforgettable Gansu journey.