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9Days 8Nights Silk Road – Lanzhou/Zhangye/Jiayuguan/Dunhuang/Turpan/Urumqi

Embark on an unforgettable 9-day journey along the legendary Silk Road, discovering the breathtaking "Rainbow Mountains" of Zhangye Danxia and the ancient grandeur of the Jiayuguan Great Wall. Experience the mystical allure of Dunhuang as you ride camels across the Mingsha Sand Dunes and explore the world-renowned Mogao Grottoes, a treasure house of Buddhist art. Your adventure continues through the historic ruins of Jiaohe City and the unique Flaming Mountains in Turpan before reaching the scenic Heavenly Lake of Tianshan. Throughout the trip, indulge in authentic local flavors, including traditional roasted whole lamb and various regional cuisines. This meticulously planned tour offers a perfect blend of natural wonders, rich history, and cultural immersion in the heart of Northwest China.

Highlights

Tour Quality

1. China Easthern Airlines
2. Lanzhou.  Royal Garden Hotel     or similar x 2Nights
3. Linche.  Danxia Pearl Hotel    or similar
4. Jiayuguan.  Nuojin Hotel    or similar
5. DunHuang .  Huaxia International Hotel    or similar
6. Turpan .  West Wyndham Hotel    or similar
7. Urumqi .Universal Hotel    or similar x 2Nights

Attraction

1. Yellow River Stone Forest
2. Laolongwan scenic area (Included buggy & Yangpifazi Boat Ride -4 paxs in 1 boat)
3. The 22 Winding Road (Included Donkey Cart )
4. Zhangye Danxia Rainbow Mountain
5. Mingsha Mountain Scenic Area (Included buggy & Camel Ride)
6. Flaming Mountains

Gourmet

1. Old City Cuisine
2. Ahshiya Special Dinner
3. Steamed Pot Chicken
4. Whole Roast Lamb
5. Urumqi farewell dinner

Experience

1. Yangpifazi (Sheepskin Raft) Ride
2. Donkey Cart Ride
3. 2x Speed Train Ride (2nd Class Seat)
4. Tianshan Heaven Lake Boat Ride
5. Camel Riding Experience

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Itinerary

Day 1
Kuala Lumpur / Lanzhou MU 858 (0405/1125) **One stop at Kunming
Mother River – Yellow River Mother
The "Mother River – Yellow River Mother" sculpture is a famous public artwork located in Lanzhou, the capital city of Gansu Province, China. It was created in 1986 by renowned sculptor He E (何鄂) and has since become a cultural symbol of the city and the Yellow River civilization.
Lanzhou Waterwheel Garden
A unique cultural park located along the Yellow River in Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China. It was built to showcase the historic irrigation technology of ancient Chinese waterwheels, which were once widely used along the river for lifting water for farming.
Lanzhou Old Street
A vibrant cultural and commercial district in Qilihe District, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China. Despite its name, it is a modern development that emulates traditional Chinese architecture, offering visitors a blend of historical ambiance and contemporary amenities.

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Lunch: Chinese Cuisine

Dinner: Local Cuisine

Hotel: Lanzhou. Royal Garden     or similar

Day 2
Lanzhou(2.5hr) Yellow River Stone Forest (2.5hr)Lanzhou
Yellow River Stone Forest
Yellow River Stone Forest has a large scale that covers an area of about 10 square kilometers. The environment is quiet with fresh air, beautiful scenery and surrounded by mountains. The ancient “stone forest area” is the most characteristic.
Laolongwan scenic area
(Included buggy & Yangpifazi Boat Ride -4 paxs in 1 boat) Panlong Cave It is a karst lava, which has gradually formed over a long period of billions of years. The cave runs 528 meters and is divided into three layers.
Yinma Grand Canyon Scenic Area
After passing through "The 22 Winding Road", change to a shuttle bus to enter Yinma Grand Canyon Scenic Area. (Included donkey cart ) Enjoy Donkey Cart to view the Beauty of Yinma Grand Canyon.

Breakfast: Hotel

Lunch: Chinese Cuisine

Dinner: Local Special Cuisine

Hotel: Lanzhou. Royal Garden     or similar

Day 3
Lanzhou ~ train ~ Zhangye ~ Danxia Rainbow Mountain ~(1hr) Linche
Lanzhou ~ train ~ Zhangye [by Train , 2nd class Seat]
Zhangye Danxia Rainbow Mountain ( Included shuttle bus )
The Danxia landform is known for the colorful rocks, which are smooth, sharp and with steep cliffs. They are the result of deposits of sandstone and other minerals that occurred over 24 million years. It currently known as the “China Rainbow Mountain”. Visitors will be arranged to take the shuttle bus to visit different area of the “Rainbow Mountain”.

Breakfast: Hotel

Lunch: Chinese Cuisine    

Dinner: Local Cuisine

Hotel: Linche. Danxia Pearl   or Similar

Day 4
Linche ~(2.5hr) Jiayuguan
Jiayuguan Guancheng Great Wall ( Included Buggy )
spended 168 years（1372－1539）to build a complete Great Wall. Located in the middle of Jiayuguan's narrowest valley & it is also the highest elevation of Jiayu Mountain, The walls form as the two wings of Chengguan cross the desert Gobi, which is the western end of the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty.

Breakfast: Hotel

Lunch: Chinese Cuisine

Dinner: Steamed Chicken Cuisine

Hotel: Jiayuguan. Nuojin       or Similar

Day 5
Jiayuguan~(4hr30min) Dunhuang Mingsha Mountain Scenic Area
Mingsha Mountain Scenic Area (Included buggy & Camel Ride)
Located in the south of Dunhuang City , recorded Han Dynasty History since 2000 years ago. Visit the beautiful Mingsha on a camels ride.
Shazhou night market
Famous for shopping, local snack, music cafes, cultural performance & entertainment, painting and calligraphy etc in the evening.

Breakfast: Hotel

Lunch: Chinese Cuisine

Dinner: Local Cuisine

Hotel: DunHuang. Huaxia International   or similar

Day 6
Dunhuang~(30min) Mogao Grottoes~(2.5hr) Liuyuan-(train) - Turpan
Mogao Grottoes
(Included shuttle bus) & Video :【Millennium Mogao】+ 【Dream Buddha Palace】 -Commonly known as Thousand Buddha Caves, was built in The Qin Dynasty, with more than 1600 years of history. It is currently the largest and best-preserved treasure house of Buddhist consciousness in the world.
Liuyuan to Turpan by Train. ( 2nd class Seat )

Breakfast: Hotel

Lunch: Chinese Cuisine

Dinner: Local Cuisine

Hotel: Turpan. West Wyndham     or similar

Day 7
Turpan (2.5hr) ~ Urumqi
Qanat
Kanger Well means " well channel " as per " Historical Records " in Xinjiang Uygur language. Kanger Well is a special irrigation system for farming in the desert area of Xinjiang.
Grape Valley (Included shuttle bus)
Grape Valley is an area in Turpan, Xinjiang, China, where grape and other fruits are grown well in this arid land. The valley is 8 km long, 500 meters wide, and is located some 10 km east of Turpan's city center.
JiaoheCity (Included shuttle bus)
It was the capital of the Jushi Kingdom. It is a natural fortress located atop a steep cliff on a leaf-shaped plateau between two deep river valleys.
Flaming Mountains
The Flaming Mountains or Gaochang Mountains are barren, eroded, red sandstone hills in the Tian Shan of Xinjiang. They lie near the northern rim of the Taklamakan Desert and east of the city of Turpan.

Breakfast: Hotel

Lunch: Chinese Cuisine

Dinner: Local Cuisine

Hotel: Urumqi.  Universal Hotel      or Similar

Day 8
Urumqi ~(1.5 hr) Heavenly Lake of Tianshan~(1.5hr)~Urumqi
Heavenly Lake of Tianshan(Included shuttle bus & boat ride)
World Natural Heritage, National Geological Park , National Key Scenic Spot, National Civilized Scenic Area, China's top ten charming leisure lakes.
Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar
Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar was completed on June 26, 2003. It is the world's largest Grand Bazaar (Bazaar in Uygur language, meaning a farmer's market).

Breakfast: Hotel

Lunch: Chinese Cuisine

Dinner: Special Farewell Dinner

Hotel: Urumqi.  Universal Hotel      or Similar

Day 9
Urumqi/ Nanjing /Kuala Lumpur MU 2730 (1020/1445) + MU 2969 (1905/0040)

Breakfast: Hotel

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