7-Day Dunhuang, Zhangye, and Ejinaqi Golden Autumn Tour
China's Autumn boasts of colored scenery and pleasant weather. This 7 days tour will escort you to see the fall color in Gansu and Ejinaqi, You can experience not only the gorgeous landscape on the ancient Silk Road but also the Populus euphratica forest that transforms various colors in autumn.
Travel Tips: The best time to take this tour is in October.
Per person based on 2 travelers in 4-star hotels
What to Expect
Browse the UNESCO wonder Mogao Cave, with many grottoes filled with Buddhist statues.
Visit Echoing Sand Mountains and Crescent Spring, renowned as the oasis in the desert.
Marvel at the "First Pass Under Heaven", one of the Ming Dynasty sections of the Great Wall.
Jiayuguan - First Pass Under Heaven
Feast on the amazing autumn scenery of the Populus euphratica forest turning yellow.
Ejinaqi Populus Euphratica Forest
Have a breathtaking view of Danxia Geopark in Zhangye
Danxia Geopark in Zhangye
Tour Itinerary
- Dunhuang Hotel 4-Star
- None
Upon arrival at Dunhuang Airport, your guide and driver will escort you to the hotel upon arrival.
- Dunhuang Hotel 4-Star
- Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, head for the UNESCO wonders of Mogao Cave and enjoy the well-preserved paintings and sculptures that originated 2000 years ago.
Then, to the Echoing-Sand Mountains and Crescent Spring, you will see the oasis in the desert and the chance to take a camel ride around the dunes of Mingsha Shan.
Good to Know: There are limited restaurant options in this area, however, our guide will organize the best available based on the season and the surroundings.
- Holidays Plaza Hotel 4-Star
- Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, we will escort you from Zhangye to Jiayuguan Pass, built was one of the strategically important passes in the history of the Great Wall in the Ming Dynasty. Climb up the steep steps and view the Gobi desert.
7 kilometers north of Jiayu Pass is the Great Wall on the Cliff. quite amazing to see this Section of the “Suspended Wall” of the Great Wall.
- Tai Hao International Hotel 4-Star
- Breakfast, Lunch
Drive from Jiayuguan to Ejin Qi in the morning to Heicheng Ruins, the stunning ancient ruins surrounded by a beautiful desert, and you can easily spend almost 2 hours strolling around.
The Strange Forest is located by the Heicheng Ruins, where you can see dead trees of different shapes and go for the spectacular sunset view of the desert.
- Tai Hao International Hotel 4-Star
- Breakfast, Lunch
The best time to visit Ejina Qi Populus Euphratica is in October, when you can see the large-scale autumn foliage with beautiful yellow leaves. How a breathtaking view of nature.
- Jinyang International Hotel 4-Star
- Breakfast, Lunch
Drive from Ejina Qi to Zhangye Qicai Danxia Geopark. worth and efforts to visit the unique landform of rainbow mountains.
Inside the park is quite well-designed, that you can easily stroll around, and easy access to viewing points while having a panoramic view of the surrounding area.
- Breakfast
After breakfast, the guide will escort you to the Grand Buddha Temple. The largest indoor reclining Buddha lies inside the temple, and the ancient paintings and carvings are well-maintain.
Drive to Zhangye Airport for your onward destination.
What's Included
- Entrance fees.
- Meals are listed in the itinerary.
- Private transfers.
- Private English-speaking guide and driver.
- Hotels are listed in the itinerary.
- Service Charge & Taxes.
- China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance.
- Luggage Transfers.
Price is based on a 2-person tour with 4-star hotels in low season.
from US $ p/p