Rainbow Mountains of Zhangye Gansu & Badain Jaran Desert

Rainbow Mountains of Zhangye Gansu & Badain Jaran Desert

About this trip

landscape
Nature
hiking
Trekking
rural
Cultural tourist places
potala-palace
Cultural tourist places
tibet
Meeting locals
Peng
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Jing Yi PENG

Gansu, Qinghai & Ningxia City Tour Specialist

Way to travel

Private & Bespoke

Price from 

1000 US$ pp

Duration

6 days

Holiday Themes

Photography, Adventure, Honeymoon Ideas

Itinerary

Rainbow Mountains of Zhangye

Day 1: Lanzhou – Xiahe

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

Arrive in Dongchuan, watch the splendid view of the red land at Luoxiagou.

Pingshanhu Lake Grand Canyon

Day 2: Xiahe

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

Arrive in Dongchuan, watch the splendid view of the red land at Luoxiagou.

Badain Jaran Desert

Day 3: Xiahe – Langmusi

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

Arrive in Dongchuan, watch the splendid view of the red land at Luoxiagou.

Gansu Jiayuguan Pass

Day 4: Langmusi

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

Arrive in Dongchuan, watch the splendid view of the red land at Luoxiagou.

Gansu Echo Sand Mountain

Day 5: Langmusi – Linxia

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

Arrive in Dongchuan, watch the splendid view of the red land at Luoxiagou.

Gansu Dunhuang Murals

Day 6: Linxia – Lanzhou

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

Arrive in Dongchuan, watch the splendid view of the red land at Luoxiagou.

Tour Price

Average budget

Price per person based on 6 persons : 280 $/person

Price per person based on 4 persons : 315 $/person

Price per person based on 2 persons : 425 $/person

Inclusions

  • The hotels are mentioned in the itinerary (includes breakfast).
  • Transfers by private vehicle with a driver during the whole journey. For the group without a guide, if necessary, the driver will also act as a guide. Otherwise, it will be equipped with a smartphone translator to facilitate communication.
  • Accompaniment by an English-speaking guides from the 1st day (if this option has been chosen).
  • For the group without a guide, a smartphone will be given on your arrival. You will always be in contact with our 24-hour service. We are going to offer you restaurants with their locations, you can also try cashless payment anywhere in China (we rarely use cash in China for payment).
  • Accommodation and meals for your guides and drivers.
  • One bottle of mineral water per day per person.

Exclusions

  • International and domestic flights.
  • Lunches and dinners.
  • Entrance tickets for tours and activities, to be paid for directly on site (around 380 RMB per person). 50% reductions sometimes for travelers over 60, free possible for those over 70.
  • Tips for guides and drivers (It is recommended 160 RMB / day in total for the driver guide).
  • Accident, repatriation, and health insurance.
  • The visa fees.

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