As the golden part of Silk Road, and one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization, Gansu is the heaven for historians to soak in the ancient historic canvas. Uniquely housing two of "Four Greatest Grottoes" - Mogao and Maijishan, Gansu is renowned as the treasure of Buddhist paintings and sculptures. While adventurers also marvel at diverse natural wonders of Gansu - vast Gobi deserts, snow mountains and glaciers, Danxia landform, Yardang landforms, etc.
How to plan your Gansu tour? - A classic Gansu tour usually starts from Lanzhou, the transportation hub of Gansu which is widely connected to other parts of China by flights and trains, then goes northeastward to Dunhuang via Zhangye and Jiayuguan. It is the essential part of ancient Silk Road with most of the top Gansu highlights, including Mogao Caves, Zhangye Danxia Geopark, Jiayuguan Pass, Mingshashan Desert, etc. To explore the diversity of Gansu, you can extend your trip to Gannan which is known for Buddhist culture, vast prairies and beautiful lakes.
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Trip at a Glance: Zhangye (1N), Zhangye (1N), Jiayuguan (1N), Dunhuang (2N)
Sites: Zhangye Danxia, Jiayuguan Fort, Mogao Grottoes, Mingshashan, Yulin Caves
Transfer: Private Car & Bullet Train
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Trip at a Glance: Xiahe (1N), Linxia (1N), Zhangye (2N), Jiayuguan (1N), Dunhuang (2N)
Sites: Labrang Monastery, Bingling Temple, Zhangye Danxia, Jiayuguan Pass, Mogao Grottoes
Transfer: Private Car & Bullet Train
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Trip at a Glance: Jiayuguan (1N), Dunhuang (2N)
Sites: Jiayuguan Fort, Yulin Grottoes, Mogao Grottoes, Mingshashan Desert, Crescent Lake
Transfer: Private Car
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Trip at a Glance: Zhangye (2N), Dunhuang (2N)
Sites: Zhangye Danxia, Mati Temple, Mogao Grottoes, Crescent Lake,
Transfer: Private Car & High Speed Train
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Trip at a Glance:Xining (2N), Chaka (1N), Zhangye (2N), Badain Jaran Desert (1N)
Sites: Qinghai Lake, Zhangye Danxia Geopark, Binggou Danxia Geopark, Badain Jaran Desert
Transfer: Private Car
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Trip at a Glance: Norden Camp (4N)
Sites: Norden Camp, Camping, Sangke Grassland, Labrang Monastery, Tibetan Community
Transfer: Private Car
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Trip at a Glance: Dunhuang (2N), Jiayuguan (1N), Zhangye (2N), Xining (2N)
Sites: Mogao Caves, Mingshashan Desert, Zhangye Danxia Landorm, Mati Temple, Qinghai Lake
Transfer: Private Car
View DetailsThough as a remote province, Gansu has many places to go which offer not only magnificent travel experience but also great tourism amenities. Dunhuang is the NO.1 tourist destination in Gansu Province where you should stay at least 2 days there to visit the “Louvre of East” - Mogao Caves, beautiful Mingshashan Desert and Crescent Lake, unique Yadan Geological Park, etc. Heading southeastward from Dunhuang, you can explore more along the Silk Road, such as Zhangye, Jiayuguan Pass, Yunlin Caves, etc. This is the legendary Hexi Corridor as well as the most classic Gansu itinerary. The beautiful Tibetan habitants in southern Gansu also deserves an in-depth exploration. Following are well-selected Gansu tours by destinations.
Highlights: Mogao Grottoes, Mingshashan, Yardang Geologic Park, Ruin of Great Wall
Trace the Silk Road in Dunhuang, also enjoy marvelous Gobi Desert landscape, incredible Yardang landforms, Crescent Lake, etc. with your private guide and driver. from $352
Highlights: Mogao Grottoes, Mingshashan, Crescent Lake, Yumenguan Pass, Yadan Geologic Park, Yangguan
Explore the most of popular attractions and activities in Dunhuang. Catch a deep insight of about Dunhuang's history and culture in the Mogao Grottoes.from $410
Highlights: Mogao Caves, Yulin Caves, Echoing Sand Mountains, Crescent Lake, Suoyangcheng Ancient City
Not only take an in-depth visit of Mogao Caves, but also have a day sightseeing to Yulin Caves and nearby Silk Road historical city of Suoyangcheng.from $380
Highlights: Mogao Grottoes, Echoing Sand Mountains, Crescent Lake, Camping in Desert
In-depth exploration of Mogao Caves, also including a well-designed camping experience in the most beautiful deserts of Mingshashan. from $406
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Gansu is just a part of the China Silk Road while the China Silk Road is only a region of the vast China. If time allows, you are strongly suggested to travel Gansu with other popular destinations in China. China Discovery has created many great China Gansu tours, including Beijing Dunhuang Tours, Shanghai Dunhuang Tours, Xian Dunhuang Tours, etc. for you to choose. Furthermore, if you have other attractions or destinations want to discover or any other idea to plan your own Gansu China trip, please feel free to tell our professional travel expert to customize a personal tour for you.
China Discovery is committed to helping travelers plan and execute their dream trips to Gansu. We offer a wide range of customized travel packages to suit the needs and preferences of every type of traveler. Whether you're seeking adventure, history, culture, or just a peaceful retreat in nature, Gansu has it all. Our customers have explored Gansu's unique and diverse beauty, from hiking the breathtaking Zhangye Danxia Landform to exploring the ancient Mogao Caves in Dunhuang. Get ready to be inspired by the captivating travel stories of Gansu shared by our esteemed customers.
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