8 Days Gansu in-depth Tour

Itinerary Quick Look

Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests and schedule.

Arrive in Xining or Lanzhou, where our local representative will meet you at the airport or railway station and transfer you to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure and prepare for your unforgettable Silk Road adventure.

Day 2 Qinghai Lake & Chaka Salt Lake

Travel across the vast Qinghai Plateau to visit the breathtaking Qinghai Lake, China's largest inland saltwater lake. Continue to the famous

Chaka Salt Lake, known as the "Mirror of the Sky," where endless reflections create stunning photo opportunities.

Day 3 Tree of Life • Qarhan Salt Lake • Emerald Lake

Journey through the dramatic landscapes of the Qaidam Basin and visit the popular "Tree of Life" filming location. Explore the vast Qarhan

Salt Lake, China's largest salt lake, before discovering the colorful mineral pools of Emerald Lake, one of Northwest China's most spectacular hidden gems.

Day 4 Emerald Lake • Black Dushan • Dunhuang

Enjoy more time amidst the surreal scenery of Emerald Lake before heading to Black Dushan, a mysterious dark mountain rising from the desert.

Continue to Dunhuang, the legendary oasis city that once flourished along the ancient Silk Road.

Day 5 Mogao Caves • Mingsha Mountain & Crescent Spring

Visit the world-renowned Mogao Caves, home to priceless Buddhist art and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later, explore the golden dunes of Mingsha

Mountain and the enchanting Crescent Spring, a desert oasis that has captivated travelers for centuries.

Day 6Son of the Earth • Boundless • Zhangye Danxia

Travel through the Gobi Desert to visit the iconic desert sculptures "Son of the Earth" and "Boundless." Continue to Zhangye Danxia

National Geopark, famous for its breathtaking Rainbow Mountains and vividly colored rock formations.

Day 7Qilian Grasslands • Menyuan • Xining/Lanzhou

Drive through the magnificent Qilian Grasslands, where rolling meadows stretch

beneath snow-capped peaks. Pass through the scenic Menyuan region before returning to Xining or Lanzhou, bringing your Silk Road journey full circle.

Day 8Departure

Enjoy free time before your scheduled transfer to the airport or railway station. Bid farewell to Northwest China and depart with unforgettable

memories of turquoise lakes, colorful mountains, vast deserts, and the rich heritage of the ancient Silk Road.