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Special Silk Road 9D: Xian, Tianshui, Yongtai, Wuwei, and Zhangye

9 days
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From Xi'an to Dunhuang
4.7
15 traveler reviews
  • Rock mountain with carved elements and lush vegetation atop.
  • Ancient statues in a rock alcove depicting serene figures.
  • Mountain featuring carved pathways and statues.
  • Close-up of a rock carving showing detailed sculptures.
  • Historic statues in a rock-cut shrine with colorful remnants of paint.
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  • Ancient rock carvings of statues depicting serene religious figures.
  • Close-up of ancient rock carvings with faded paint and detailed faces.
  • Colorful striped rock formations under a gray sky.
  • Vast landscape of striped, colorful hills stretching into the distance.
  • Close-up of colorful geological patterns in a rock formation.
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 20
Ages 18+
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Highlights

  • Ride a bullet train to Tianshui
  • Explore ancient Maiji Grottoes
  • Visit Gansu Museum and Yellow River
  • See the Great Wall at Jiayuguan Fort
  • Discover Mogao Caves with a guide

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Xian to Tianshui by Bullet train
  2. Day 2 Tianshui to Lanzhou by bullet train
  3. Day 3 Lanzhou to Yongtai Old City by car
  4. Day 4 Yongtai Old City to Wuwei by car
  5. Day 5 Wuwei to Zhangye by car
  6. Day 6 Sightseeing in Zhangye
  7. Day 7 Zhanye to Jiayuguan by car
  8. Day 8 Jiayuguan to Dunhuang
  9. Day 9 Departing from Dunhuang
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Where You'll Stay

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  • Tianshui Jiafu Hotel

    Hotel
    day 1

  • Hilton Lanzhou City Center

    Hotel
    day 2

  • Xingbaishun Hotel

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    day 3

  • Wuwei Yunxiao Grand Hotel

    Hotel
    day 4

  • Zhangye Hotel

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    Days 5, 6

  • Jiayuguan Nuojin Hotel

    day 7

  • Dunhuang Zhongzhou International Hotel

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Number of tours

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18 to 80 years old

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8 hours

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Customer Reviews

  • EUSTACE
    · October 1st, 2025
    The trips was what I went for and got. The ships staff were great and tried to make me comfortable especially Cathy, the ship's officer who bought me the daily cruise guide and took me through it. Although I spoke little to no Chinese only using my translator she spoke to me in English and helped me with everything I needed.
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  • James
    · July 8th, 2025
    My wife and I were generally pleased with the total experience. There were a few hiccups but our main contact, Ben, was fast to respond to us. He was our lifeline!
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  • Winfried
    · June 20th, 2025
    Unfortunately one day less on the river than stated when booking. Good facilities; spacious, clean cabin. Spacious upper deck. Very good organization of the interesting excursions. The trip through the three gorges was really great, although the constant soundtrack from the commentator, who spoke only mediocre English, would have been dispensable. The food was varied and of excellent quality. Overall very good price/performance ratio
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    Ivan

    Asked on June 11th, 2025

    Is there a Spanish-speaking guide? Are flights included?

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    • Silk Road TripsOperator•Written June 2025

      The guide speaks English, and the tour doesn't include airfare.

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    Bill

    Asked on May 18th, 2023

    Are you able to provide us with letters of invitation for visa applications? In the unlikely event that our visa applications are rejected, will the deposit be refunded in full?

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    • Silk Road TripsOperator•Written May 2023

      You can book it and we will send you the invitation letter afterwards. The tour is refundable if you cannot get your China visa.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for China. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for China. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 6 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before December 18th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 18th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Silk Road Trips. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 70 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Silk Road Trips will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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