Xining, Lanzhou, Jiayuguan and Dunhuang Group Tour
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- Published 24th February, 2011
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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.

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)

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)

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)

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)
Copy From:http://www.bookchinaonline.com/au/xining-lanzhou-jiayuguan-and-dunhuang-group-tour

