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Colorful Gansu: Culture, Nature & Adventure Feast in the Silk Road's Hexi Corridor

>> How about Gansu Tours to unveil the Silk Road's Hexi Corridor? On a map, the shape of Gansu is irregular and elongated, described as a "Ruyi" (a traditional Chinese gift symbolizing good luck). Gansu, a narrow corridor in Northwest China, encompasses the Hexi Corridor while bordering Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, Xinjiang, Qinghai, and Sichuan. Its strategic location has made it a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road. No Silk Road journey is complete without exploring Gansu.

>> How about a Gansu Tour to immerse in the Cultural Wonders of Gansu, including the Silk Road Culture, the Yellow River Culture, Bingling Temple Grottoes (World Heritage of Silk Road), Liujiaxia Dam, Jiayuguan Pass (World Heritage of Great Wall), Mogao Grottoes (World Heritage), Maijishan Grottoes (World Heritage of Silk Road), the history of Gansu Corridor, Minority Culture... Explore cultural experiences in Gansu, China's Grottoes Corridor.

>> How about Gansu Tours to marvel at the Natural Wonders in Gansu? It offers all kinds of landforms except the ocean, including the Yellow River (Lanzhou), Liujiaxia Gorge, Dunhuang Mingsha Mountain (Deserts), Crescent Lake, Zhangye Rainbow Mountains (Danxia landforms), Qilian Mountains (Glaciers, Valleys, Forests), Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon, Badain Jaran Desert... Colorful Gansu awaits you.

>> How about a Gansu Tour to explore the historical backdrop of the novel Journey to the West, inspired by Tang Monk Xuanzang's Adventure to India for Buddhist scriptures in 7th-century? Trace Xuanzang's path, the master of the Monkey King (Wukong), on an adventure through Hexi Corridor of Gansu. Discover the wonders of nature and cultural relics along this ancient Silk Road route.

>> Plan Your Trip to Gansu of Northwest China, an incredible oasis & corridor on the Silk Road with towering mountains, fertile valleys, and ancient ruins. Customize your Gansu Tour with top tourist cities like Lanzhou, Dunhuang, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, and Tianshui. Extend your Gansu Tour to other China Silk Road destinations like Xian, Xinjiang (Turpan, Urumqi, Kashgar, Kanas), Qinghai (Xining)...

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6 Gansu Tours to Dunhuang, Jiayuguan, Zhangye...

Take a Gansu Tour from 6 Best Gansu Tours to enjoy your tour to the Top Destinations of the Gansu Province, such as Dunhuang, Jiayuguan, Zhangye, Lanzhou, Tianshui, and more. Experience the ancient Silk Road culture with our 3 Days Classic Dunhuang Tour and 5 Day Colorful Gansu Tour. For breathtaking natural landscapes, opt for our 7 Days Gansu Highlights Tour featuring the Zhangye Rainbow Mountains & Badain Jaran Desert. Delve into rich cultural heritage with our 9 Days China Hexi Corridor Tour to explore the Grottoes Corridor of China. Immerse yourself in the Yellow River culture with a trip to Lanzhou or explore the Source of the Journey to the West with a trip to Zhangye. Indulge in a natural and cultural feast with the Best Gansu Tour. Contact us to design your trip to Gansu in Northwest China now.

3 Days Classic Dunhuang Tour: From Yumen Pass (Great Wall) to Mogao Caves

Dunhuang

Have you heard of the novel Journey to the West based on Tang Monk? Highly recommend our 3 Days Classic Dunhuang Tour which journeys from Yumen Pass to Mogao Caves. This is the best Dunhuang Silk Road...

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5 Days Colorful Gansu Tour from Zhangye to Jiayuguan & Dunhuang

Zhangye - Jiayuguan - Dunhuang

Why Colorful Gansu Tour? Take our 5 Days Colorful Gansu Tour from Zhangye to Jiayuguan & Dunhuang, you will marvel at the red Danxia landform, the Great Wall along the yellow desert, and the colorful ...

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5 Days Dunhuang Zhangye Tour by High-speed Train: A Glimpse of Gansu Corridor

Dunhuang - Zhangye

Why Dunhuang Zhangye Tour? Have limited time to explore the highlights of Gansu? Take our 5 Days Dunhuang Zhangye Tour by High-speed Train to have A Glimpse of Gansu Corridor and its iconic sites alon...

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6 Days Classic Gansu Tour: Dunhuang, Jiayuguan, Zhangye & Lanzhou

Dunhuang - Jiayuguan - Zhangye - Lanzhou

Why Gansu Tour? Gansu plays a pivotal role in the ancient Silk Road and the Hexi Corridor (Gansu Corridor). Take our 6 Days Classic Gansu Tour from Dunhuang to Jiayuguan & Lanzhou to uncover the Best ...

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7 Days Gansu Highlights Tour with Badain Jaran Desert Adventure

Dunhuang - Jiayuguan - Zhangye - Badain Jaran Desert

Why Gansu Highlights Tour? Gansu, a key player in the ancient Silk Road, offers all kinds of landscapes (Mountains, Plains, Plateaus, Canyons, Deserts, Rivers, Lakes, Glaciers, Forests, Grasslands) ex...

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9 Days China Hexi Corridor Tour from Xian by High-speed Train

Xian - Tianshui - Lanzhou - Zhangye - Jiayuguan - Dunhuang

What is the Hexi Corridor? If you are interested in the landscapes along the Silk Road, Tang Monk Xuanzang’s Journey to The West, or Chinese 8,000 years Culture, we highly recommend our 9 Days China ...

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Tour China Silk Road in Small Group

Looking for a small group experience along the China Silk Road & the Hexi Corridor? Our China Silk Road Group Tours with Gansu offer the most affordable way to journey this ancient route. In 5 to 13 days, explore Gansu, Xinjiang, and Qinghai with small groups - all at unbeatable prices. Contact us to start your Silk Road Group Tours with Gansu now.

5 Days Gansu Silk Road Group Tour to Dunhuang, Jiayuguan & Zhangye

Dunhuang - Jiayuguan - Zhangye

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7 Days Silk Road Group Tour: Gansu & Qinghai (Ancient Silk Road Hub & Qinghai Lake)

Dunhuang - Jiayuguan - Zhangye - Xining - Qinghai Lake - Chaka Salt Lake - Xining

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The Flaming Mountain with its stunning red sandstone cliffs

10 Days Classic Silk Road Group Tour (Xinjiang, Gansu & Qinghai)

Urumqi - Turpan - Dunhuang - Jiayuguan - Zhangye - Xining - Qinghai Lake - Chaka Salt Lake - Xining

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13 Days Silk Road Group Tour from Kashgar to Xining (Xinjiang/Gansu/Qinghai)

Kashgar - Urumqi - Turpan - Dunhuang - Jiayuguan - Zhangye - Xining - Chaka - Xining

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2 Gansu Silk Road Tours: Journey to the West

Why Gansu Silk Road Tour? Gansu, located at Northwest China, played a pivotal role along the ancient Silk Road, bridging China with the West across centuries. Dunhuang and Jiayuguan are a window into the Silk Road's storied past. Dunhuang, a vital oasis in the Gobi Desert along the Silk Road, is renowned for the Mogao Caves and the tales of adventurous travelers like Xuanzang (Wukong's Master; inspired Journey to the West), A. Stein, Paul Pelliot... Jiayuguan, serving as a significant outpost along the Silk Road and the sole juncture where the Great Walls intersected with the Silk Road, linking the Central Plains to the Western Regions. Our Gansu Silk Road Tour from Lanzhou to Dunhuang would be the best Journey to the West for your.

8 China Silk Road Tours with Gansu

The following are the Best China Silk Road Tours with Gansu to travel in 2025. It covers the classic destination of Silk Road Tours in China where you can fully explore its top cities along the Silk Road like Xian, Lanzhou, Tianshui, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi, Kashgar, and more. Explore China Silk Road at the best price with us. Don't hesitate to tell us if your interests are not covered here can we can customize a unique China Silk Road Tours for you.

5 Days Xian Dunhuang Tour: Splendor of Tang Dynasty & Ancient China

Xian - Dunhuang

Why Xian Dunhuang Tour? Xi'an, the ancient capital of China (Chang'an), is often regarded as the starting point of the Silk Road. Dunhuang's significance as a key point along the Silk Road. Take our 5...

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8 Days Silk Road Tour from Lanzhou to Urumqi: Yellow River to Karez Wells

Lanzhou - Zhangye - Jiayuguan - Dunhuang - Turpan - Urumqi

Why Silk Road Tour from Lanzhou to Urumqi? Lanzhou, the capital city of Gansu bisected by the Yellow River, stands as a hidden gem along the ancient Silk Road & Hexi Corridor. Urumqi, the capital city...

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8 Days China Silk Road Tour from Dunhuang to Turpan, Urumqi & Kashgar

Dunhuang - Turpan - Urumqi - Kashgar

Why China Silk Road Tour from Dunhuang? You may read about Monk Xuanzang's Journey to the West, who traveled to India in the 7th century AD to collect Buddhist scriptures. Take our 8 Days China Silk R...

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9 Days Northwest China Tour from Xinjiang to Gansu by High-speed Train

Urumqi - Turpan - Dunhuang - Jiayuguan - Zhangye - Lanzhou

Why Northwest China Tour? When Northwest China is mentioned, people may think of Gansu and Xinjiang, which combine with Silk Road Culture (Marco Polo & A. Stein), Yellow River Culture (Lanzhou), Hexi ...

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10 Days Silk Road Tour from Xian to Urumqi: Terracotta Warriors to Hexi Corridor

Xian - Lanzhou - Zhangye - Jiayuguan - Dunhuang - Turpan - Urumqi

Why a Silk Road Tour from Xian to Urumqi? Xi'an, the ancient capital of China, is famous for Terracotta Warriors and is known as the Silk Road's starting point. Urumqi, the "Urban Heart of Asia", is a...

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10 Days Classic China Silk Road Tour: Xian, Mogao Caves & Kashgar Old City

Xian - Dunhuang - Urumqi - Turpan - Kashgar

Now, follow us on a journey through time and ancient cities along the legendary China Silk Road, from its starting point in Xian to the final destination of Kashgar in Xinjiang Province. This long rou...

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12 Days Silk Road Tour from Xining to Kashgar (Qinghai Gansu Xinjiang)

Xining - Zhangye - Jiayuguan - Dunhuang - Urumqi - Turpan - Kashgar

Embark on a magical journey across the heart of the Silk Road, from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau to the mystical Western Regions. This meticulously designed 12-day Silk Road tour traverses Qinghai, Gansu...

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13 Days Silk Road Tour to Xinjiang Gansu Qinghai (Kashgar to Xining)

Kashgar - Urumqi - Turpan - Dunhuang - Jiayuguan - Zhangye - Xining - Chaka - Xining

Our “13 Days Silk Road Tour from Kashgar to Xining” begins in Kashgar, Urumqi, and Turpan in Xinjiang, continues through Dunhuang, Jiayuguan, and Zhangye in Gansu, and concludes in Xining, Qinghai. ...

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Gansu Tours FAQs - Plan Your Gansu Tours Worry-Free

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1. What is the best time to visit Gansu?

The best time to visit Gansu is in spring (March-May) or autumn (September-November). These seasons offer pleasant weather, comfortable temperatures, and fewer crowds.

2. How long should I stay in Gansu?

A typical Gansu tour lasts between 3 to 10 days. However, if you want to explore the region more thoroughly, you can extend your trip to 12-14 days.

3. What are the must-see attractions in Gansu?

The must-see attractions in Gansu include:
Dunhuang Mogao Caves
Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring
Jiayuguan Fortress/Pass
Zhangye Danxia Landform
Dafo Temple (Big Buddha Temple)

4. What is the best way to get around Gansu?

The best way to get around Gansu is by taking a guided tour. This will ensure that you see all the major attractions and have a knowledgeable guide to explain the history and culture of the region.

5. What is the local cuisine like in Gansu?

Gansu cuisine is known for its hearty and flavorful dishes, often featuring lamb, beef, noodles, and spices. Some popular local delicacies include Lanzhou beef noodles, pulled noodles, and mutton skewers.

6. What is the weather like in Gansu?

The weather in Gansu varies depending on the season and location. In general, the summers are hot and dry, while the winters are cold and snowy. Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons to visit.

7. What is the altitude of Gansu?

Gansu Province in China has a relatively high altitude, especially in the western regions. The elevation can vary significantly depending on the specific location, but it generally ranges from around 1,000 meters (3,281 feet) in the eastern parts to over 4,000 meters (13,123 feet) in the western mountains.
This high altitude can affect some travelers, especially those who are not accustomed to it. It's important to acclimatize slowly and drink plenty of fluids to avoid altitude sickness.

8. What is the best way to pack for a Gansu tour?

When packing for a Gansu tour, it's important to bring comfortable clothing that is suitable for both warm and cold weather. You should also pack sturdy shoes for hiking and exploring. Don't forget to bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun.

Latest Gansu Tours Reviews from Our Customers

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Coldy

Excellent Cruise on the Victoria Cruise Ship " Sabrina"

We did a 4 night cruise on the Yangtze river as part of our tour. The ship is not as luxurious as the river cruise ships in Europe but was more than fine. Meals were great and staff was terrific. Upon arrival at the ship signs were on the table stating upgraded cabins were available. We had read about this in travel blogs before our trip. Breakfast was a buffet and you selected your dinner choices from an extensive list of options at that time. The staff put on a floor show every night in the main lounge sometimes including some passengers. All in all we had a great time and would recommend this cruise.

Destination(s): Qinghai, Dunhuang/Gansu

Date of Experience: Aug 16, 2023

Tour Customized by: Owen

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Ju Le

Malaysia

Astonishing Northern Xinjiang Scenery: Kanas, Hemu, and More

Northern Xinjiang took my breath away with its endless natural beauty. While I’d heard of Kanas Lake, discovering Hemu Village, the picturesque Saramy Lake, and the vibrant Wucaitan Danxia formations added so much more. Urho Ghost City’s mysterious landscapes and the relaxing, scenic spots around each lake made every day exciting. This area is an absolute paradise for nature lovers!

Destination(s): Dunhuang/Gansu

Date of Experience: Sep 07, 2024

Tour Customized by: Owen

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Zhen Xin

Hong Kong

Unforgettable Arts and Desert Adventure in Dunhuang

Dunhuang’s stunning desert and artistic treasures made for an unforgettable experience! The Mogao Caves were filled with remarkable historical art, while the desert landscape offered the thrill of camel riding and hiking up the sand dunes. Reaching the top rewarded us with panoramic views of the magical Crescent Lake nestled among the dunes. It was a surreal mix of history, art, and adventure!