Your journey at a glance
The experience
A 16-day private journey through Xi’an → Lanzhou → Wuwei → Zhangye → Jiayuguan → Dunhuang. Discover The Terracotta Army, Xi’an city walls & Tang heritage, Through the Hexi Corridor.
Moments to look forward to
- The Terracotta Army
- Xi’an city walls & Tang heritage
- Through the Hexi Corridor
- Zhangye’s Danxia scenery
- Dunhuang’s desert & art
Route & places
- 01Xi’an
- 02Lanzhou
- 03Wuwei
- 04Zhangye
- 05Jiayuguan
- 06Dunhuang
A glimpse of the journey
Day by day
This is a customisable itinerary outline. The written booking confirmation determines the final programme and inclusions.
Day 1–3Xi’an
The Terracotta Army · Xi’an city walls & Tang heritage
Study the excavated ranks of terracotta warriors with a guide, noticing their faces, armor and archaeological context. Walk a section of the city wall and explore the old quarters. An evening around the Great Wild Goose Pagoda brings a different view of the ancient capital.
Day 4Lanzhou
Through the Hexi Corridor
Trace Silk Road exchanges through oasis towns, museum collections and desert-edge landscapes. Long transfers are balanced with time to rest.
Day 5Wuwei
Through the Hexi Corridor
Trace Silk Road exchanges through oasis towns, museum collections and desert-edge landscapes. Long transfers are balanced with time to rest.
Day 6–7Zhangye
Zhangye’s Danxia scenery
View the colorful sedimentary hills from designated platforms. Light and weather shape the colors you see.
Day 8Jiayuguan
Through the Hexi Corridor
Trace Silk Road exchanges through oasis towns, museum collections and desert-edge landscapes. Long transfers are balanced with time to rest.
Day 9–16Dunhuang
Dunhuang’s desert & art
Pair the Mingsha dunes and Crescent Lake with a pre-booked Mogao Grottoes visit. Allow generous time for art, local life and quiet desert evenings. Enjoy any available free time before your arranged airport or station transfer. Departure timing is coordinated with your confirmed ticket.
Services & arrangements
Arrange in your proposal
Private local transfers, guide language, accommodation, listed admissions and any intercity transport are itemised in your final proposal. Meals and workshops are included only where expressly listed.
Confirm separately
International flights, visas, travel insurance, personal purchases, single-room supplements and optional activities are not assumed included. Cancellation terms, accessibility and any specialist-service fees must be agreed before payment.
Before you travel
Travel days are part of the itinerary. Rail schedules, hotel nights, attraction reservations and the final sequence are confirmed in your written proposal.
