China · 8 days, 7 nights
Silk Road: Lanzhou to Dunhuang
Chaka Salt Lake by mini train, Zhangye's Danxia rainbow hills, Mogao Caves with 3D film, camels at Mingsha Mountain.
- Duration
- 8 days
- 7 nights
- Group size
- 12 to 20
- Small group
- Confirmed dates
- 0
- Open
- Style
- Curated
- Group trip
From
RM 6,888
per person, twin share
Trip code: JCLD-3
Overview
Eight days west along the ancient Silk Road. Lanzhou to Dunhuang via Qinghai Lake, the mirror flats of Chaka Salt Lake, Zhangye's layered Danxia cliffs, Jiayuguan's fortress wall, and Dunhuang's cave temples. Includes domestic flight back from Dunhuang on day seven. No shopping stops, no optional tours.
Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
- Chaka Salt Lake at noon when the water mirrors the sky. The mini train takes you to the white expanse where half the group forgets they're standing on salt.
- Hand-grabbed mutton in Qinghai, pulled off the bone with your fingers, the way locals have done it for centuries. No cutlery, no apologies.
- Zhangye's Danxia mountains in rust, orange, yellow stripes. The shuttle drops you at five viewpoints, each one a different angle of the same impossible geology.
- Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, 492 grottoes carved into the cliff, then the 3D film that shows you what the paintings looked like before a thousand years of dust.
- Mingsha Mountain at sunset, the sand dunes rumbling under your feet as you climb toward Crescent Spring. The camel rides are optional, the view isn't.
Itinerary
Depart Singapore via transit city to Lanzhou, China. Check in to hotel upon arrival.
Accommodation
Lanzhou Yueman Hotel, Lanzhou
Meals
No meals included.
Included activities
Free time. Roam at your pace.
Optional activities
None today.
To next day: Private coach
What's included
Everything inside the price.
No surprise upsells once you arrive. No "optional" tour add-ons quietly required to see the headline attractions.
Meals
7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
Across the whole trip
Transport
- Airport taxes
- Meals onboard flight
- Checked baggage (20–30 kg)
Accommodation
7 nights
6 properties
Lanzhou Yueman Hotel
Lanzhou · 1 night
Chaka Wan Feng Hotel
Chaka · 1 night
Xining Wan Yue Days International Hotel
Xining · 1 night
Zhangye Hotel
Zhangye · 1 night
- + 2 more — see itinerary
Also included
- Guaranteed group departure
- Tour leader from KL
- Guide & driver gratuities
- COVID-19 travel insurance
Full brochure
Save the supplier PDF for later.
The original supplier brochure with every meal, every hotel, and the small print. Useful for printing or sharing in your group chat.
Frequently asked
Honest fine print.
Do I need a visa?
For China, yes depending on age and nationality. We walk you through the exact visa requirements (K-ETA, ETA, e-visa, etc.) after you book.
What is not included?
Visa fees, personal shopping, tips for the tour leader and driver in the customary range, and any fuel surcharge if airlines change rates between booking and departure. We tell you upfront if anything moves.
Can I book as a group?
Yes. Message us with all names, we lock the seats together and arrange rooming. Group rates available on request.
How do I pay?
A per-person deposit locks your seat. The amount depends on the trip. We send the number on WhatsApp. Bank transfer or FPX. Balance is due thirty days before departure.
Is travel insurance included?
A complimentary COVID-19 travel policy is included for passengers up to age 69. For more comprehensive coverage we recommend a separate policy and can suggest two or three.
Lock your seat in sixty seconds.
WhatsApp us. We send the booking form and the deposit number. Transfer to lock the seat. Balance is due thirty days before departure.
Tour code JCLD-3. Operated with Golden Destinations.