Day 1 Lanzhou★Gathering Day
All day
Itinerary presentation
丨Itinerary meeting day/ We sincerely welcome you
[Yeshebang VIP Privileges] 24-hour private car pick-up service, worry-free arrival
Today is the gathering day. Tourists will go to Lanzhou Airport/Station on their own. Upon arrival, a free pick-up service will be provided by a special car, and then they will be driven to the hotel for check-in.
Accommodation presentation
丨High-end hotel: Hyatt Regency Lanzhou◆◆◆◆◆
Surrounded by six large parks, the hotel offers a magnificent and elegant environment, creating a new vision for Lanzhou, the Golden City. From spacious, bright floor-to-ceiling windows, you can overlook the winding Yellow River, with breathtaking views stretching out as far as the eye can see. Guest rooms incorporate green concepts into every detail, integrating environmentally friendly and intelligent features. Enjoy a convenient and comfortable stay.
Day 2 Lanzhou → Gansu Provincial Museum → Zhangye
All day
Itinerary presentation
丨Gansu Provincial Museum/Searching for the Hexi Horse Stepping on Flying Swallow
[Yeshebang VIP Privileges] Arrange a lecture at the Provincial Museum to gain an in-depth understanding of Hexi culture from the starting point of the trip
The Gansu Provincial Museum, a national first-class museum, houses Gansu's rare cultural treasures from ancient times to the modern era, with a collection of over 80,000 precious historical relics and natural specimens. Particularly noteworthy are its Neolithic-era painted pottery, Han Dynasty bamboo slips, treasures from the Silk Road period, Han and Tang dynasties, Buddhist art treasures, and paleontological fossils. The museum's flagship treasure, "Horse Stepping on Flying Swallow," was unearthed in the heart of the Hexi Corridor. The region's abundant water and grass fostered a renowned animal husbandry industry, and fine horses became a prominent symbol of Hexi's culture.
丨Lanzhou to Zhangye/From Jincheng Hot Springs to Ancient Ganzhou
In ancient times, Lanzhou, known as the "Pearl of the Yellow River," was named after the "Golden City and Hot Springs." This success was fueled by the splendor of the Silk Road, which elevated the city to a vital hub for trade and commerce, ensuring its prosperity and history go hand in hand. Traveling west along the Silk Road, one arrives at the breathtakingly beautiful city of Ganzhou, where Buddhist temples and pagodas abound, bells ring at dawn and drums at dusk, and fragrant mist lingers. The unique scenery of "mountains dominate the city, half the city is shadowed by pagodas, and reed streams stretch across the landscape, dotted with ancient temples" is evident.
Accommodation presentation
丨Beautiful accommodation/Zhangye Hotel or similar hotels◆◆◆◆◆
[Yeshebang VIP Privileges] Upgrade to a lake view room and enjoy the resort atmosphere by opening the window
Zhangye Hotel is a landscape garden hotel, blending modern architecture, professional service, and elements of Silk Road culture. Nestled between beautiful lakes and mountains, it is surrounded by lush green meadows, gurgling streams, and cascading waterfalls.
Day 3 Zhangye → Dafo Temple → Colorful Danxia → Jiayuguan
All day
Itinerary presentation
丨Big Buddha Temple/Museum of Buddhist Art
Zhangye Dafo Temple, a renowned Silk Road temple, was built in 1098 AD, the first year of the Yong'an reign of Emperor Chongzong of the Western Xia Dynasty. Known as the "Reclining Buddha Temple" because it houses a statue of Sakyamuni entering Nirvana, it was commissioned by successive royal families. It houses one of the country's premier Western Xia Buddhist halls, the largest indoor clay reclining Buddha statue, and a complete, first-carved and first-printed edition of the Yongle Northern Tibetan Buddhist Canon. It serves as a Buddhist art museum integrating architecture, sculpture, murals, carvings, scriptures, and cultural relics.
Colorful Danxia/Neon appears on the earth
[Yezhebang VIP Privileges] Arrange VIP tours and skip the lines during peak season to explore the colorful Danxia in depth
Zhangye's Colorful Danxia, a rare and unique landform in northern China's arid regions, boasts a unique and exceptional landscape. Due to alternating wet and dry climates, a variety of rocks were deposited in a basin at the northern foot of the Qilian Mountains. Following uplift, natural erosion shaped the colorful Danxia landscape. The undulating, multicolored mountains appear like rainbows emerging from the earth, like ribbons woven around the mountain ridges.
丨High-end hotel / Jiayuguan Mingjiahui Nuojin International Hotel◆◆◆◆◆
[Yeshebang VIP Privileges] Upgrade to a lake view room and enjoy the resort atmosphere by opening the window
As an ideal destination for sightseeing, the hotel boasts a prime location and combines leisure, comfort, and convenience. Located in the heart of Jiayuguan's bustling business district, the hotel's interior design incorporates traditional Chinese elements with modern, minimalist lines, creating a space that is both traditional and innovative. The hotel also offers butler service, ensuring every guest enjoys a thoughtful and attentive stay.
Day 4 Jiayuguan → Jiayuguan Pass & Cantilever Great Wall → Guazhou → Dunhuang
All day
Itinerary presentation
丨Jiayuguan Pass/Gobi Steel City, the Most Powerful Pass in the World
[Yeshebang VIP Privileges] Arrange Jiayuguan Cultural Tour
Jiayuguan, designated by the State Council as a first-batch National Key Cultural Relics Protection Site, is renowned for its rugged terrain and magnificent architecture, earning it the reputation of "the world's most magnificent pass" and "the key to connecting the frontiers." After renovations, Jiayuguan retains the grandeur and ruggedness of its former border. From the top of the pass tower, the Great Wall resembles a slithering dragon, winding and undulating across the vast sea of sand, appearing and disappearing. The breathtaking scenery of the frontier is breathtaking.
丨The Hanging Great Wall/A magnificent spectacle of hanging upside down in the air
Jiayuguan Pass, nestled between the Qilian Mountains to the south and the Black Mountains to the north, boasts a strategic location and magnificent architecture. Together with the Great Wall, forts, beacon towers, trenches, and other facilities, it forms a comprehensive military defense system. Because the wall winds its way up from the mountain base, it resembles an inverted Great Wall hanging over the ridge, its iron bulwark suspended in mid-air. It is commonly known as the "Hanging Wall." This was a key thoroughfare on the ancient Silk Road and a key military fortress in the western defense system of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall.
丨Sons of the Earth/Gansu Earth Art Symbiosis
"Son of the Earth," a towering infant sculpture, is a landmark in Guazhou, Gansu Province. Its inspiration stems from the ingenuity of its designer, Professor Dong Shubing. The sculpture, with its monumental scale and scale, rises majestically within a vast outdoor space. Its materials, sourced from natural resources, create a harmonious symbiosis between art and nature.
丨Boundless/Mirage in the Gobi Desert
It's been called a mirage on the Gobi Desert. "Boundless" draws inspiration from the Tang Dynasty sutra paintings of the Mogao and Yulin Grottoes, skillfully blending the charm of ancient art with the language of modern sculpture. Using simple yet powerful steel pipes, the artist creates a free-flowing composition between the scorched desert and the azure sky. Space seems to extend infinitely within the work.
Accommodation presentation
High-end accommodation: Dunhuang Villa ◆◆◆◆/Dunhuang International Hotel ◆◆◆◆◆
Dunhuang Resort is located at the foot of Mingsha Mountain in Dunhuang. The hotel's design reflects the style of ancient manor houses, with large roofs, long wooden corridors, elegant furniture from the late Tang, Ming, and Qing dynasties, and a northwestern-style enclosed courtyard house built primarily of stone and mud, complete with earthen walls. These elements imbue the hotel with traditional and local characteristics.
丨Optional upgrade to luxury hotels: Dunhuang Biyue Hotel/Dongyi Dunhuang Hotel◆◆◆◆◆ (optional upgrade, not included in the fee)
The Dunhuang Biyue Hotel, a SLH member hotel in Northwest China, is named JANGALA, a Sanskrit word meaning "wilderness oasis, desert garden." Adhering to the core concept of "oasis of the heart," Biyue, rooted in the Silk Road, offers guests a tranquil retreat. Spanning 15 acres, the hotel features a restaurant, bar, conference rooms, a water theater, and meditation spaces.
Day 5: Dunhuang
All day
Itinerary presentation
丨The Mogao Grottoes, a World Heritage Site/The Cultural Treasures of Dunhuang Grottoes
[Yeshebang VIP Privileges] In-depth tour of Mogao Grottoes with regular ticket (visit 8 grottoes + 2 digital films)
Mogao Grottoes, also known as the Thousand Buddha Caves, is the world's largest and most diverse extant site of Buddhist art, a World Cultural Heritage. Excavated over a millennium, the caves boast a vast collection of murals, grottoes, and cultural relics, making them a world-renowned destination for Buddhist art. The caves' artistic hallmark lies in the ingenious integration of architecture, sculpture, and Dunhuang murals, vividly and harmoniously showcasing the artistic styles of multiple dynasties. Mogao Grottoes tickets require advance reservations with real-name verification, and we will prioritize regular ticket bookings.
丨 Mingsha Mountain Crescent Lake / The Eye of the Desert with Beaches and Springs
In the afternoon, we'll travel to Dunhuang, a crucial hub along the ancient Silk Road. With its rich history and rich culture, as well as its breathtaking scenery, we'll experience the prosperity of the Silk Road. For thousands of years, the Crescent Moon Lake at Mingsha Mountain has been a place where "mountain and spring coexist, and sand and water coexist." Never buried by sand, Crescent Moon Lake is known as the "Eye of the Desert."
丨 Regional Experience / Mogao Grottoes mural copying or afternoon tea (choose one of the two experiences)
After visiting the Mogao Grottoes, I followed the studio teacher to complete the copying work through steps such as rubbing the ancient pictures, copying the lines, coloring and polishing.
Or you can arrange a scenic afternoon tea and enjoy the vast and magnificent desert scenery with undulating sand dunes.
Recommended itinerary: Camel ride to Mingsha Mountain and the grand evening show "See Dunhuang Again" (at your own expense)
Camels, with their steady pace and tenacious endurance, have become essential companions for exploring the depths of the desert. Ride on this "ship of the desert" and journey back to the Silk Road era, when merchant camels rang with their bells and dust clouds swirled in the wind.
In the evening, you can choose to watch a large-scale evening show representing Dunhuang, "See Dunhuang Again." Afterwards, visit the Shazhou Night Market, a snack street in the city.
Accommodation presentation
High-end accommodation: Dunhuang Villa ◆◆◆◆/Dunhuang International Hotel ◆◆◆◆◆
[Yeshebang VIP Privileges] Selected view rooms, open the window to enjoy the resort atmosphere
Dunhuang Resort is located at the foot of Mingsha Mountain in Dunhuang. The hotel's design reflects the style of ancient manor houses, with large roofs, long wooden corridors, elegant furniture from the late Tang, Ming, and Qing dynasties, and a northwestern-style enclosed courtyard house built primarily of stone and mud, complete with earthen walls. These elements imbue the hotel with traditional and local characteristics.
丨Optional upgrade to luxury hotels: Dunhuang Biyue Hotel/Dongyi Dunhuang Hotel◆◆◆◆◆ (optional upgrade, not included in the fee)
The Dunhuang Biyue Hotel, a SLH member hotel in Northwest China, is named JANGALA, a Sanskrit word meaning "wilderness oasis, desert garden." Adhering to the core concept of "oasis of the heart," Biyue, rooted in the Silk Road, offers guests a tranquil retreat. Spanning 15 acres, the hotel features a restaurant, bar, conference rooms, a water theater, and meditation spaces.
Day 6 Dunhuang★Disbanding Day
All day
丨Farewell on the disbanding day/Looking forward to seeing you again
[Yeshebang VIP Privileges] If you need to delay your departure, we can provide hotel reservations and customized itinerary services
Today is the day of disbanding, and the wonderful journey is about to end. We will send you to Dunhuang Airport according to your flight time, if you need to return to your city from Dunhuang on the same day.
If you wish to continue your stay in Dunhuang, we will transfer you to your hotel. Tourists with ample vacation time can contact us to arrange an in-depth tour of Dunhuang.
