23-Day West China Immersive Culture Tour

Highlights

Step into the Mogao Caves, follow the guide's flashlight, and catch the faint smile of a flying apsara on a thousand-year-old mural.
Stand on the Jiayuguan Fortress, with the Qilian snow mountains on one side and the endless Gobi on the other, the wind rushing through the battlements just as it has for centuries.
Walk into Jiuzhaigou and stand by Mirror Lake, watching the snow peaks and forests reflected so perfectly you can't tell where the sky ends and the water begins.
Slip into a Chongqing alley and watch the light rail slice right through a residential building, then see Hongya Cave light up at night like a floating world above the river.

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Preview

Itinerary

Beijing Arrival with a Good Rest

Beijing to Dunhuang Flight Transit for Silk Road Night Market Dining

Dunhuang Mogao Caves Art Tour and Crescent Lake Desert Sunset

Dunhuang to Jiayuguan Rail Journey via the Frontier Pass Fortress

Jiayuguan to Zhangye Rail Transit via Binggou and National Danxia Geoparks

Zhangye to Xining Overland Journey via Mati Temple Cliffside Grottoes

Xining to Tongren Transit via Ta'er Monastery Tibetan Buddhist Site

Tongren Regong Fine Arts Exploration and Wutun Temple Thangka Tour

Tongren to Xiahe Grassland Drive for Tibetan Nomadic Culture Immersion

Xiahe to Langmusi Highlands Transit via Milarepa Pavilion and Wetlands

Langmusi Kirti Gompa Monastery Visit and Namo Grand Canyon Hike

Langmusi Serti Gompa Golden Roofs Tour and Huagai Mountain Trek

Langmusi Sunrise Photography and Grassland Nomadic Lifestyle Experience

Langmusi to Jiuzhaigou Scenic Mountain Drive and Highland Acclimatization

Jiuzhaigou National Park Alpine Lake Sightseeing and Waterfall Photography

Jiuzhaigou Continued Exploration of Long Lake and Shuzheng Valley Trails

Jiuzhaigou to Chengdu High-Speed Rail Return and Jinli Ancient Street Walk

Chengdu Panda Base Morning Tour and Kuanzhai Alley Culinary Walk

Chengdu to Qingcheng Mountain Taoist Trek and Dujiangyan Engineering Tour

Chengdu Leisure Day for Self-Paced Cultural and Neighborhood Exploration

Chengdu to Chongqing High-Speed Rail Transit and Hongya Cave Night Vista

Chongqing Cyberpunk Architecture Tour and Riverside Hotpot Experience

Chongqing Final Departure and Homeward Journey

Includes

Private transportation service with good AC.(except free days)
English-speaking guide from Xining to Jiuzhaigou (Days 7-14)
One-day local English-speaking guide for Chengdu city tour (Day 18)
One-day local English-speaking guide for Chongqing city tour (Day 22)
24/7 online English support service available
2nd class high-speed train tickets (Dunhuang-Jiayuguan,Zhangye-Xining,Jiuzhaigou-Chengdu,Chengdu-Chongqing)
23 nights 4star Hotel with breakfast
Entrance fee listed in the itinerary with shuttle bus
2 bottles of water each person on daily use
Allowance for the guide and driver
Government tax
Travel insurance

Excludes

Personal expenses and tips to the guide and driver
Lunch and Dinner through out the tour
Flight arrive in Beijing and departure from Chongqing
Domestic flight（Beijing-Dunhuang)
Unlisted optional tours & activities

TRIP NOTES

1.Accommodation arrangements: Stay in selected local four-star or similar high-quality hotels throughout the journey to ensure cleanliness, comfort, safety and convenience, so that you can travel with peace of mind and rest worry-free. Remote areas will offer the best local accommodation options. Please inform us in advance if you have special accommodation needs.
2.Transportation: Exclusive air-conditioned vehicles are used throughout the journey. Experienced drivers will ensure a safe and smooth ride.
3.Guided tours: There are professional English-speaking guides who provide in-depth explanations of the attractions, share local stories and assist with various needs.
4.Catering: Full meals are not included in the fee. However, you will have plenty of opportunities to taste local cuisine at each stop, and your guide can recommend authentic restaurants.
5.Optional items: The first major ticket fee for the attractions listed in the itinerary is included, so you can visit with peace of mind without additional burdens. If it involves small transportation, sightseeing cars, battery cars or optional projects in scenic spots, please take care of yourself.
6.Insurance: We have insured you with travel insurance for peace of mind. However, it is recommended that you read the terms carefully and confirm any doubts before traveling.