8 days / 7 nights · Lanzhou / Zhangye / Jiayuguan / Dunhuang
Gansu Panorama 8 Days · Corridors and Yadan
Lanzhou / Zhangye / Jiayuguan / Dunhuang · 8 days · Moderate
Reference Price
$900Rise / Person
- Purely for fun, no shopping
- The itinerary can be slightly adjusted
- Includes ticket reservation service
Number of people in a group2–10 people
IntensityModerate
Best seasonMay–Oct
Traffichigh-speed train + chartered car
AccommodationLanzhou 1 night + Zhangye 2 nights + Jiayuguan 1 night + Dunhuang 3 nights
Departure MonthMay to October
Prices vary between peak and off-peak seasons; the following order confirmation shall prevail · Tickets for highlands and peak seasons need to be booked in advance
Itinerary Details
All routes are for reference only, the actual route is subject to the explanation of customer service
Add two days to the six-day itinerary: Zhangye Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon and Ma Ti Si, Dunhuang with Yumen Pass, Yang Pass, and the sunset at Yadan Devil City.
Day-by-day itinerary8 days in total · daily destination, meals, accommodation and transport
Expand day by day; click a title to collapse. Itinerary for reference and may be adjusted for weather and traffic.
- D1Arrived in Lanzhou · Statue of the Yellow River Mother
DestinationEverywhere→ Lanzhou
- Meals
- Meals are self-managed
- Accommodation
- Lanzhou Hotel
- Transport
- Airport/Station Pickup and Drop-off
- Distance
- Within the city
Daily detailArrive in Lanzhou from various locations, with a private transfer to the airport or station to your hotel. Afternoon free time.
Statue of Mother Yellow River - D2Lanzhou · Baita Mountain, Zhengning Road Night Market
DestinationLanzhou → Zhangye
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Lanzhou Hotel
- Transport
- High-speed train / tourist bus → Zhangye
- Distance
- Intercity Transfer
Daily detailAt
Baita Mountain Zhengning Road Night
Market, take the high-speed rail or tour bus to Zhangye in the evening and stay overnight in Zhangye. - D3Zhangye · Rainbow Mountains (Danxia Landform), Great Buddha Temple
DestinationZhangye city center
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Zhangye Hotel
- Transport
- City bus Walking
- Distance
- Walking about 4-6 km within the city
Daily detailSeven-Colored Danxia
Grand Buddha Temple - D4Zhangye · Mati Temple, Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon
DestinationZhangye → Jiayuguan
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Zhangye Hotel
- Transport
- High-speed train / tourist bus → Jiayuguan
- Distance
- Intercity Transfer
Daily detailIn the evening, take the
high-speed rail or tour bus from Matisi Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon to Jiayuguan, and stay overnight at Jiayuguan. - D5Jiayuguan · Jiayuguan Pass City, the Cantilever Great Wall
DestinationJiayuguan → Dunhuang
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Jiayuguan hotel
- Transport
- High-speed train / tour bus → Dunhuang
- Distance
- Intercity Transfer
StopsDaily detailJiayuguan Pass City
Cantilever Great Wall: The
First Pier of
Fantawild Happy World
takes the high-speed rail or tour bus to Dunhuang in the evening and stays overnight. - D6Dunhuang · Mogao Caves, Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring
DestinationDunhuang city area
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Dunhuang hotel
- Transport
- City bus Walking
- Distance
- Walking about 4-6 km within the city
Daily detailThe Mogao Cave
resounds like sand on the mountain and crescent moon spring - D7Dunhuang · Yumen Pass, Yardang Devil City
DestinationDunhuang city area
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Dunhuang hotel
- Transport
- City bus Walking
- Distance
- Walking about 4-6 km within the city
Daily detailYumen Pass
Yadan Devil City - D8Dunhuang · Yangguan and the return journey
DestinationDunhuang → Airport/Station transfer
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Not included
- Transport
- Private vehicle for transfer to airport/station
- Distance
- Walking about 4-6 km within the city
Daily detailYangguan
will be shuttled off at the airport/station according to flight or train schedule, and the itinerary will conclude.
Key facts
Departure pointAssemble in Lanzhou, disperse in Dunhuang
Number of people in a groupSmall group of 2–10 people
Recommended monthMay–Oct
AccommodationLanzhou 1 night + Zhangye 2 nights + Jiayuguan 1 night + Dunhuang 3 nights
TrafficHigh-speed train Chartered car
IntensityModerate
ProvinceGansu
Itinerary Overview
8 days in total, progressing along “Lanzhou / Zhangye / Jiayuguan / Dunhuang.” The pace is arranged as “one city per section,” with intercity travel primarily by high-speed rail, and segments exceeding 5 hours in travel time switched to flights.
Cities and Highlights on This Route
- Lanzhou: Mother River Statue of the Yellow River · Zhongshan Bridge · Gansu Provincial Museum · Baita Mountain · Zhengning Road Night Market
- Zhangye: Zhangye Danxia Landform · Great Buddha Temple · Mati Temple · Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon
- Jiayuguan: Jiayuguan Fort · Hanging Great Wall · First Pier of the Great Wall · Fantawild Adventure
- Dunhuang: Mogao Caves · Singing Sand Mountain and Crescent Lake · Yumen Pass · Yardang Devil City · Yangguan Pass
Province
This route belongs to the Gansu province line. Other options with different durations are available within the province for comparison; you can also customize according to your own pace.
Costs include
- Hotels listed in the itinerary (double occupancy, including breakfast)
- First entrance tickets and shuttle between attractions listed in the itinerary
- Intercity high-speed train / second-class seat on bullet train or tour bus
- Full Chinese-speaking tour guide and driver service
- One bottle of mineral water per person per day, travel accident insurance
Cost not included
- International/domestic major transportation to and from the departure city
- Meals not listed in the itinerary (approximately 80–150 yuan/person/day)
- Single room supplement, personal expenses, and optional items
- Driver and guide tips (voluntary, recommended 30–50 yuan/person/day)
Booking Reminder
Popular scenic spots (the Forbidden City, Mogao Caves, Jiuzhaigou, Zhangjiajie, etc.) have real-name visit limits, so it is recommended to make a reservation 15–30 days in advance. High-speed train tickets go on sale 15 days before departure; they sell out on the first day during peak season, so be sure to set a reminder. For high-altitude routes (Tibet, Qinghai, Western Sichuan), a health certificate is required, and it is recommended to take Rhodiola 7 days in advance. Seniors over 60 and children under 1.2 meters should be noted when booking, as ticket prices and bed arrangements are different. All itineraries can be adjusted by month, number of days, and traveling companions. For details, see 'Customized Itinerary'.