Day by day
- Day 1 — Arrive Xining; acclimatisation.
- Day 2 — Qinghai Lake via Kumbum Monastery.
- Day 3 — Chaka Salt Lake, then rail to Dunhuang.
- Day 4 — Mogao Caves and the Singing Sand Dunes.
- Day 5 — Rail to Jiayuguan; fortress and Overhanging Wall.
- Day 6 — Zhangye Danxia and Giant Buddha Temple.
- Day 7 — Qilian grasslands, return to Xining; departure.
What is included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- English-speaking local guide throughout
- Hotel accommodation with breakfast (twin share)
- All entrance tickets listed in the itinerary
- Airport / railway station transfers
- 24/7 WhatsApp support line during the trip
Not included
- International flights and China visa
- Lunches and dinners not listed
- Travel insurance (required)
- Tips for guide and driver
