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Colorful Gansu: Culture, Nature & Adventure Feast in the Silk Road's Hexi Corridor
>> How about Gansu Tours to unveil the Silk Road’s Hexi Corridor? On a map, the shape of Gansu is irregular and elongated, described as a “Ruyi” (a traditional Chinese gift symbolizing good luck). Gansu, a narrow corridor in Northwest China, encompasses the Hexi Corridor while bordering Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, Xinjiang, Qinghai, and Sichuan. Its strategic location has made it a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road. No Silk Road journey is complete without exploring Gansu.
>> How about a Gansu Tour to immerse in the Cultural Wonders of Gansu, including the Silk Road Culture, the Yellow River Culture, Bingling Temple Grottoes (World Heritage of Silk Road), Liujiaxia Dam, Jiayuguan Pass (World Heritage of Great Wall), Mogao Grottoes (World Heritage), Maijishan Grottoes (World Heritage of Silk Road), the history of Gansu Corridor, Minority Culture… Explore cultural experiences in Gansu, China’s Grottoes Corridor.
>> How about Gansu Tours to marvel at the Natural Wonders in Gansu? It offers all kinds of landforms except the ocean, including the Yellow River (Lanzhou), Liujiaxia Gorge, Dunhuang Mingsha Mountain (Deserts), Crescent Lake, Zhangye Rainbow Mountains (Danxia landforms), Qilian Mountains (Glaciers, Valleys, Forests), Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon, Badain Jaran Desert… Colorful Gansu awaits you.
>> How about a Gansu Tour to explore the historical backdrop of the novel Journey to the West, inspired by Tang Monk Xuanzang’s Adventure to India for Buddhist scriptures in 7th-century? Trace Xuanzang’s path, the master of the Monkey King (Wukong), on an adventure through Hexi Corridor of Gansu. Discover the wonders of nature and cultural relics along this ancient Silk Road route.
>> Plan Your Trip to Gansu of Northwest China, an incredible oasis & corridor on the Silk Road with towering mountains, fertile valleys, and ancient ruins. Customize your Gansu Tour with top tourist cities like Lanzhou, Dunhuang, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, and Tianshui. Extend your Gansu Tour to other China Silk Road destinations like Xian, Xinjiang (Turpan, Urumqi, Kashgar, Kanas), Qinghai (Xining)…
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6 Gansu Tours to Dunhuang, Jiayuguan, Zhangye...
Take a Gansu Tour from 6 Best Gansu Tours to enjoy your tour to the Top Destinations of the Gansu Province, such as Dunhuang, Jiayuguan, Zhangye, Lanzhou, Tianshui, and more. Experience the ancient Silk Road culture with our 3 Days Classic Dunhuang Tour and 5 Day Colorful Gansu Tour. For breathtaking natural landscapes, opt for our 7 Days Gansu Highlights Tour featuring the Zhangye Rainbow Mountains & Badain Jaran Desert. Delve into rich cultural heritage with our 9 Days China Hexi Corridor Tour to explore the Grottoes Corridor of China. Immerse yourself in the Yellow River culture with a trip to Lanzhou or explore the Source of the Journey to the West with a trip to Zhangye. Indulge in a natural and cultural feast with the Best Gansu Tour. Contact us to design your trip to Gansu in Northwest China now.
3 Days Classic Dunhuang Tour: From Yumen Pass (Great Wall) to Mogao Caves
Have you heard of the novel Journey to the West based on Tang Monk? Highly recommend our 3 Days Classic Dunhuang Tour which journeys from Yumen Pass to Mogao Caves.
5 Days Colorful Gansu Tour from Zhangye to Jiayuguan & Dunhuang
Why Colorful Gansu Tour? Take our 5 Days Colorful Gansu Tour from Zhangye to Jiayuguan & Dunhuang, you will marvel at the red Danxia landform, the Great Wall along the yellow desert, and the colorful paintings in Mogao Grottoes.
5 Days Dunhuang Zhangye Tour by High-speed Train: A Glimpse of Gansu Corridor
Why Dunhuang Zhangye Tour? Have limited time to explore the highlights of Gansu? Take our 5 Days Dunhuang Zhangye Tour by High-speed Train to have A Glimpse of Gansu Corridor and its iconic sites along the Silk Road.
6 Days Classic Gansu Tour: Dunhuang, Jiayuguan, Zhangye & Lanzhou
Why Gansu Tour? Gansu plays a pivotal role in the ancient Silk Road and the Hexi Corridor (Gansu Corridor). Take our 6 Days Classic Gansu Tour from Dunhuang to Jiayuguan & Lanzhou to uncover the Best ...
7 Days Gansu Highlights Tour with Badain Jaran Desert Adventure
Why Gansu Highlights Tour? Gansu, a key player in the ancient Silk Road, offers all kinds of landscapes (Mountains, Plains, Plateaus, Canyons, Deserts, Rivers, Lakes, Glaciers, Forests, Grasslands) except the ocean.
9 Days China Hexi Corridor Tour from Xian by High-speed Train
What is the Hexi Corridor? If you are interested in the landscapes along the Silk Road, Tang Monk Xuanzang’s Journey to The West, or Chinese 8,000 years Culture, we highly recommend our 9 Days China Hexi Corridor Tour from Xian by High-speed Train.
Tour China Silk Road in Small Group
Looking for a small group experience along the China Silk Road & the Hexi Corridor? Our China Silk Road Group Tours with Gansu offer the most affordable way to journey this ancient route. In 5 to 13 days, explore Gansu, Xinjiang, and Qinghai with small groups - all at unbeatable prices. Contact us to start your Silk Road Group Tours with Gansu now.
5 Days Gansu Silk Road Group Tour to Dunhuang, Jiayuguan & Zhangye
Why Gansu Silk Road Group Tour? Unveil the treasures of Gansu province, a historical crossroads known for the Hexi Corridor and its legacy as a vital Silk Road Hub.
7 Days Silk Road Group Tour: Gansu & Qinghai (Ancient Silk Road Hub & Qinghai Lake)
Short on time? How about a one-week adventure along the ancient Silk Road route? Head to Gansu Province, the heart of the historic Hexi Corridor and the ANCIENT SILK ROAD HUB, which facilitated the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures, making it a treasure trove of history and adventure.
10 Days Classic Silk Road Group Tour (Xinjiang, Gansu & Qinghai)
Are you ready to explore the legendary Ancient Silk Road? How long would you like to trace its path? Spanning 7,000 kilometers, this historic network of trade routes connects China to Central Asia.
13 Days Silk Road Group Tour from Kashgar to Xining (Xinjiang/Gansu/Qinghai)
Kashgar, situated in China's westernmost region and once a pivotal hub on the ancient Silk Road, now attracts millions of visitors every year. Kashgar has been the most valuable conjunction where the three routes -northern, central, and southern routes of the Silk Road - merge before extending further to Central Asia and all the way to Europe!
2 Gansu Silk Road Tours: Journey to the West
Why Gansu Silk Road Tour? Gansu, located at Northwest China, played a pivotal role along the ancient Silk Road, bridging China with the West across centuries. Dunhuang and Jiayuguan are a window into the Silk Road's storied past. Dunhuang, a vital oasis in the Gobi Desert along the Silk Road, is renowned for the Mogao Caves and the tales of adventurous travelers like Xuanzang (Wukong's Master; inspired Journey to the West), A. Stein, Paul Pelliot... Jiayuguan, serving as a significant outpost along the Silk Road and the sole juncture where the Great Walls intersected with the Silk Road, linking the Central Plains to the Western Regions. Our Gansu Silk Road Tour from Lanzhou to Dunhuang would be the best Journey to the West for your.
6 Days Gansu Silk Road Tour: Lanzhou, Zhangye, Jiayuguan & Dunhuang
Why Gansu Silk Road Tour? Gansu Province is a hidden gem along the ancient Silk Road.
6 Days Best Gansu Tour from Dunhuang to Jiayuguan & Zhangye
Why choose a Gansu Tour? Gansu, known as the Gansu Corridor (Hexi Corridor), , lies along the crucial path of the Silk Road leading to the Western Regions.
4 China Silk Road Tours with Gansu
5 Days Xian Dunhuang Tour: Splendor of Tang Dynasty & Ancient China
Why Xian Dunhuang Tour? Xi'an, the ancient capital of China (Chang'an), is often regarded as the starting point of the Silk Road.
8 Days Northern Xinjiang Group Tour: Kanas Lakes, Hemu Village & Sayram Lake
Why Silk Road Tour from Lanzhou to Urumqi? Lanzhou, the capital city of Gansu bisected by the Yellow River, stands as a hidden gem along the ancient Silk Road & Hexi Corridor.
8 Days China Silk Road Tour from Dunhuang to Turpan, Urumqi & Kashgar
Why China Silk Road Tour from Dunhuang? You may read about Monk Xuanzang's Journey to the West, who traveled to India in the 7th century AD to collect Buddhist scriptures.
9 Days Northwest China Tour from Xinjiang to Gansu by High-speed Train
Why Northwest China Tour? When Northwest China is mentioned, people may think of Gansu and Xinjiang, which combine with Silk Road Culture (Marco Polo & A. Stein), Yellow River Culture (Lanzhou), Hexi Corridor (Zhang Qian), and stories of Journey to the West (Tang Monk & Wukong).
Gansu Tours Planning & Useful Articles
Planning your first Gansu Tour? Explore our Gansu Tours Planning & Useful Articles to simplify your journey. Our Gansu travel experts have handpicked engaging topics, including top Gansu attractions, the best times to visit, fascinating facts, locations, maps, transportations, and other travel tips of Gansu. Connect with us to design your unforgettable trip in Gansu today!
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Gansu Tours FAQs - Plan Your Gansu Tours Worry-Free
1. What are the must-visit iconic attractions in China?
China has glorious history, unique culture, many amazing masterpieces. On our tours to China, you should not miss the iconic attractions and must-visit spots including:
Terracotta Warriors, Marvel at the 8000 life-size Terracotta Warriors and Horses, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987
The Bund, Stroll leisurely on the banks of Huangpu River on the Bund and catch the amazing skyline of the Pudong New Area
Giant Pandas, Meet the adorable pandas and newborn baby pandas at the real Hometown of Giant Pandas in Chengdu
The Yangtze River, the third-longest river in the world and enjoy relaxing cruise through the Three Gorges and Three Gorges Dam
2. What are the top landmarks to explore in China?
On our top China tours, you’ll visit some of the most popular landmarks, including:
The Great Wall of China, hike on the magnificent Great Wall and have a panoramic view with spectacular landscape
Forbidden City, Walk and explore in the largest imperial capital city still existing in China
Giant Pandas, Meet the adorable pandas and newborn baby pandas at the real Hometown of Giant Pandas in Chengdu
Potala Palace, Reach the Roof of the World and pay a holy visit to the Potala Palace comprising the White and Red Palaces built on the Red Mountain
3. What are the best scenic sites in China?
If you want to escape to the nature with hiking and photography experience, you can come to the following places:
Guilin: Embrace the nature in Guilin with endless picturesque Karst landscape along the Li River and immerse yourself in the idyllic countryside of Yangshuo.
Forbidden City, Walk and explore in the largest imperial capital city still existing in China
Zhangjiajie: Spend your memorable time exploring Wulingyuan Scenic Area, a magicla place dominated by more than 3000 narrow sandstone pillars and peaks and personally see the Avatar Mountain in reality.
Huangshan: Get a good chance to discover the 4 wonders in Yellow Mountain which include the Pine Forest, Strange Stone, Cloud Sea, and Hot Spring.
1. What are the must-visit iconic attractions in China?
China has glorious history, unique culture, many amazing masterpieces. On our tours to China, you should not miss the iconic attractions and must-visit spots including:
Terracotta Warriors, Marvel at the 8000 life-size Terracotta Warriors and Horses, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987
The Bund, Stroll leisurely on the banks of Huangpu River on the Bund and catch the amazing skyline of the Pudong New Area
Giant Pandas, Meet the adorable pandas and newborn baby pandas at the real Hometown of Giant Pandas in Chengdu
The Yangtze River, the third-longest river in the world and enjoy relaxing cruise through the Three Gorges and Three Gorges Dam
2. What are the top landmarks to explore in China?
On our top China tours, you’ll visit some of the most popular landmarks, including:
The Great Wall of China, hike on the magnificent Great Wall and have a panoramic view with spectacular landscape
Forbidden City, Walk and explore in the largest imperial capital city still existing in China
Giant Pandas, Meet the adorable pandas and newborn baby pandas at the real Hometown of Giant Pandas in Chengdu
Potala Palace, Reach the Roof of the World and pay a holy visit to the Potala Palace comprising the White and Red Palaces built on the Red Mountain
3. What are the best scenic sites in China?
If you want to escape to the nature with hiking and photography experience, you can come to the following places:
Guilin: Embrace the nature in Guilin with endless picturesque Karst landscape along the Li River and immerse yourself in the idyllic countryside of Yangshuo.
Forbidden City, Walk and explore in the largest imperial capital city still existing in China
Zhangjiajie: Spend your memorable time exploring Wulingyuan Scenic Area, a magicla place dominated by more than 3000 narrow sandstone pillars and peaks and personally see the Avatar Mountain in reality.
Huangshan: Get a good chance to discover the 4 wonders in Yellow Mountain which include the Pine Forest, Strange Stone, Cloud Sea, and Hot Spring.
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