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Hong Kong / Beijing / Lanzhou Flight
Take a flight to Beijing to connect a flight to Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu Province. In the afternoon visit the Yellow River Bridge, also known as Zhongshan Iron Bridge. It is the first bridge ever built across the Yellow River. Return to the hotel for dinner.
Accommodation at the Sunshine Plaza or similar |
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Lanzhou / WuweiCoach about 3.5 hours
Drive to Wuwei. Visit the Leitai Tombs of Han Dynasty in which the famous Bronze Galloping Horse was excavated. Then visit Confucian Temple, also known as the Wenmiao Temple in Chinese. In the Xixia Dynasty Museum, explore how this ancient Xixia kingdom disappeared mysteriously. Followed by a visit to the White Pagoda Temple, where a historic meeting was held between the Chinese government and a Tibetan religious and political leader in 1247. Afterwards visit to the Haicang Temple, which is surrounded by river, lake and age-old trees, making the temple a quiet spot with its spectacular scenery.
Accommodation at the Tianma Hotel or similar |
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Wuwei / Zhangye Coach about 3 hours
Take a coach to Zhangye in the morning. Visit the Matisi Scenery Zone & Grottoes and the Giant Buddha Temple which houses China’s largest 34 meters reclining Buddha. Then visit the Wooden Pagoda.
Accommodation at the Huachen International Hotel or similar |
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Zhangye / Jiuquan Coach about 3 hours
Travel to Jiuquan (Wine Spring) in the morning. Visit the Fazhuang Temple and Jiuchong Pagoda, one of the important temples in Hexi Corridor. Onward to the Wei-Jin Mural Brick Tomb which is called ‘Underground Art Gallery’. You will also visit the local specialty ‘Night-glowing cup’ factory.
Accommodation at the Jiuquan Hotel (VIP Building) or similar |
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Jiuquan / Jiayuguan / DunhuangCoach about 5 hours
Start the day with a tour to the Wine Spring Garden after the breakfast. Continue the journey to the Fortress of Jiayuguan — an impressive site along the Hexi Corridor and climb to the top of the pass. Travel to Dunhuang — a national historic and cultural city. In ancient times, caravans from central China to the Western Region stopped at Dunhuang to replenish before they went into the Taklimakan Desert ─ “Desert of Death”. After dinner enjoy a campfire party* and the Dunhuang dance performance* in the midst of the Gobi Desert.
Accommodation at the Silk Road Dunhuang Hotel |
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Dunhuang
Start the day in style with a camel ride* from hotel to the Mingsha Sand Dunes*, in time to view the spectacular sunrise over the endless dunes. Enjoy a full breakfast served against a backdrop of yellow dunes on one side and green oasis on the other. Afterwards visit the Crescent Moon Spring which has been lying among the sand dunes for thousands of years and still gurgles clear. Travel to Yangguan Pass, once an important passageway to Central Asia, India and Europe. Followed by a visit to the world-renowned Mogao Caves ─ the largest and richest ancient art treasure-trove in the world. It was designated ‘World Heritage’ site by the UNESCO in 1987.
Accommodation at the Silk Road Dunhuang Hotel |
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Dunhuang / Beijing / Hong KongFlight
Take a flight to Beijing to connect a flight back to Hong Kong.
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* Cultural activities are only applicable for a group size of 10 persons or over.
Itinerary is subject to change. |
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