Gansu: Origins of the Silk Road Tour
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Highlights
- Learning to make our own bowl of traditional Lanzhou beef noodles
- Meeting a local Yugu Minority family and learning about their way of life
- Discovering Dunhuang's Mogao Caves with one of the world's leading authorities on medieval Buddhism's visual culture
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- All meals as noted in the itinerary with complimentary drinking water
- All services of WildChina English-speaking guide(s)
- All accommodations, based on double-occupancy and including breakfast, service charge, and government tax
- Private chauffeur service to and from airport at start and end of your trip
- All overland transfers with private chauffeur and in-transport refreshments
- All admission fees and activity expenses, as noted in the itinerary
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Meet your local WildChina guide at Lanzhou airport and transfer to your hotel in a private vehicle • If there's time, cruise down the Yellow River (the second longest river in China) on a traditional goat skin raft. This was the major form of transportation along the river until the first steel bridge was built in 1907
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Meet a local Yugu Minority family and learn about their way of life over a cup of tea. Visit the Matisi Grottoes (1-hour drive) one of the three most important Buddhist Grottoes in Gansu. The legend of Matisi (Horse Hoof Temple) can be traced back to the 4th century. ...
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Watch the sunrise in the desert from the roof of your hotel; Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before transferring to the airport for your departure flight
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What's excluded
- International & domestic flights and relevant taxes
- Chinese tourist visa, which is required for most foreign passport holders
- Travel, health and trip cancellation insurance
- Meals apart from those included in the itinerary and alcohol
- Expenses of a personal nature
- Excursions and activities not included in the itinerary
- Discretionary gratuities for guides and chauffeurs
Accommodation
Silk Road Hotel Dunhuang
4 star
Boasting unbeatable views of rolling sand dunes, this hotel brings out the character and history of the ancient Silk Road.
Crowne Plaza Lanzhou
4 star
Conveniently located in the center of Lanzhou, the Crowne Plaza offers a comfortable stay with dining options that serve up Western Chinese cuisine.
Zhangye Hotel
4 star
Located on the north bank of Beihu Lake, this garden hotel is the only four star hotel in Zhangye.
Jiayuguan Kaitong Hotel
Boutique Hotel
Located on East Lake, this hotel with elegant decor and architecture offers a birds eye view of Jiayuguan City
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