Tour Overview
The Silk Road in a week — Xi'an, Zhangye Rainbow Mountains, and Dunhuang's Mogao Caves. Perfect for travelers with limited time.
Duration: 7 Days | Type: Private Tour | Destination: Silk Road | Start: Your hotel in Silk Road
Highlights
- ✅ Xi'an: Terracotta Warriors
- ✅ Zhangye Rainbow Mountains
- ✅ Jiayuguan: Great Wall western end
- ✅ Dunhuang: Mogao Caves
- ✅ Singing Sand Dunes camel ride
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Xi'an
Terracotta Warriors. City Wall. Muslim Quarter.
Day 2: Xi'an to Zhangye
Morning train to Zhangye (5 hours). Afternoon: Rainbow Mountains at sunset.
Day 3: Zhangye to Jiayuguan
Morning: Zhangye Giant Buddha Temple. Drive to Jiayuguan. Jiayuguan Fort at sunset.
Day 4: Jiayuguan to Dunhuang
Overhanging Great Wall. Drive across Gobi Desert to Dunhuang. Singing Sand Dunes & Crescent Moon Spring at sunset.
Day 5: Mogao Caves
Morning: Mogao Caves (visit 8 caves with expert guide). Afternoon: Dunhuang Museum. Night market.
Day 6: Dunhuang to Xi'an
Yumen Pass & Han Dynasty Great Wall ruins. Fly back to Xi'an. Farewell dinner.
Day 7: Departure
Xi'an departure.
What's Included
- ✅ Guide
- ✅ Vehicle + train (Xi'an-Zhangye)
- ✅ Flight (Dunhuang-Xi'an)
- ✅ All entries (Mogao pre-booked)
- ✅ Camel ride
- ✅ 6 lunches
- ✅ All transfers
- ✅ Insurance
What's Excluded
- ❌ Hotels
- ❌ Dinners
- ❌ Tips
Before You Go
Best Time
May–Oct — warm days, cool nights, best for desert and mountain exploration.
What to Bring
Comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, camera, sunscreen, and your sense of adventure!
Fitness Level
Moderate — involves walking tours of 2-4 hours per day with breaks. Suitable for most travelers.
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