Day 1 - Arrive Xining

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On arrival into Xining and after completing all necessary Customs and Immigration formalities you will be met by your friendly China Holidays guide who will transfer you to Zhong Fa Yuan Hotel or similar where you will spend two nights.

Xining Hotels

 

Day 2 - Xining
After breakfast at your hotel we head out to visit Ta'er Temple, one of the six major Tibetan Temples in China. After this you will enjoy a visit to Qinghai Lake, the largest salt water lake in China, where bird life is in abundance and then on to Sun and Moon Mountain surrounded by vast grasslands, this peaceful spot still remains mainly unspoiled. (B/L/D)

Day 3 - Xining / Lanzhou

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Transfer to the station this morning for the three hour train journey to Lanzhou - the first major city situated on the Yellow River. As you travel you will get to see the contrasting scenery along the way. On arrival transfer to Xilan Hotel or similar. (B/L/D)

Lanzhou Hotels

 

Day 4 - Lanzhou / Jiayuguan

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Full day tour today taking in the Iron Bridge, Ancient Water Mill and a cruise on the Yellow River. After dinner transfer to the station for your overnight train to Jiayuguan. (B/L/D)

Day 5 - Jiayuguan
On arrival in Jiayuguan, explore the city at the end of the Great Wall of China whilst visiting the Jiayuguan Pass, the Great Wall Museum and Jiayuguan Fort. Stay overnight at Jiayuguan Hotel or similar. (B/L/D)

Jiayuguan Hotels

 

Day 6 - Jiayuguan / Dunhuang

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After breakfast this morning we depart by private coach for the 400km journey through the desert to Dunhuang. Along the way, we will visit the ruins of Suoyang Castle at Anxi. On arrival check into Dunhuang Hotel or similar where you will spend one night. (B/L/D)

Dunhuang Hotels

 

Day 7 - Depart Dunhuang
Dunhuang has much to see and today you will visit the Mogao Cave; the Crescent Moon Lake; the sand dunes and there will be the opportunity to ride a camel. After dinner transfer to the airport for your onward flight. (B/L/D)

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