6 Days Silk Road Trip of Essence

Arrive in Xian, the eastern terminus of the Silk Road. Visit Terracotta Warriors. Overnight Xian.

Meal: D
Accommodation: Xian

Flight to Dunhuang. Visit Mogao Caves, the UNESCO World Heritage site with 492 Buddhist grottoes. Overnight Dunhuang.

Meal: B,L
Accommodation: Dunhuang

Visit Mingsha Mountain (Echoing Sand Mountain) and Crescent Lake. Ride camels in the desert. Overnight Dunhuang.

Meal: B,L
Accommodation: Dunhuang

Drive or train to Jiayuguan. Visit Jiayuguan Pass, the western end of the Great Wall. Overnight Jiayuguan.

Meal: B,L
Accommodation: Jiayuguan

Drive to Zhangye. Visit Zhangye Danxia National Geopark, the colorful rainbow mountains. Overnight Zhangye.

Meal: B,L
Accommodation: Zhangye

Drive to Xining via Qilian Mountain. Transfer to airport. Tour ends.

Meal: B,L
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