Chasing Sunsets in the Northwest: 9-Day Gansu & Qinghai VIP Small Group Tour
A visual journey through Zhangye Danxia, Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes, and Qinghai Lake with drone photography and VIP small group service.
Tour Highlights
Pure Travel Experience
No shopping stops or hidden costs throughout the journey.
Visual Journey
Full-trip drone aerial photography, desert themed travel photography with makeup and retouched photos, and grassland travel photography.
Comfortable Upgrades
7/9-seater business vans with 1+1 first-class seats for groups of 4+, and one night upgrade to a Starry Sky Wooden House.
Deep Cultural Immersion
Tibetan clothing photos, archery, pot throwing, and grassland afternoon tea.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival in Lanzhou
Fly from Guangzhou to Lanzhou. Upon arrival, enjoy 24-hour pickup service to your hotel. Free time to explore the Yellow River Scenic Line and Zhongshan Bridge. Taste local Lanzhou cuisine.
Lanzhou - Gangshika Snow Peak - Qilian Grassland - Zhangye
Depart for Zhangye. View the Men Yuan Rapeseed Flower Sea (seasonal). Visit Gangshika Snow Peak and Lianxin Lake. Cross the Qilian Grand Grassland. In the afternoon, visit Zhangye Seven Color Danxia Geopark.
Zhangye - Jiayuguan - Dunhuang
View Jiayuguan Pass from afar. Visit the Wilderness Art Base (Son of the Earth, Unbounded). Experience desert activities including sand sliding and sunset viewing. Enjoy a desert travel photography session (Feitian theme, includes simple makeup, 3 retouched photos, and 10 digital originals).
Dunhuang Exploration
Morning: Visit Mogao Grottoes (Ticket NOT included, must be booked independently). Afternoon: Visit Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring. Experience sand sliding and camel riding.
Dunhuang - Heidushan - Da Qaidam
Morning: Explore the mysterious Heidushan (Black Solitary Mountain). Afternoon: Visit Feicui Lake (Emerald Lake).
Da Qaidam - Chaerhan Salt Lake - Delingha/Chaka
Morning: Visit Chaerhan Salt Lake and walk on the Ten Thousand Zhang Salt Bridge. Afternoon: Photo stop at the Life Tree Film Base.
Delingha/Chaka - Chaka Salt Lake - Qinghai Lake
Morning: Visit Chaka Salt Lake (Sky Mirror). Afternoon: Visit Qinghai Lake Cliff. Enjoy afternoon tea at Wenjia Pasture. Stay in an upgraded Starry Sky Wooden House.
Wenjia Pasture - Lanzhou
Morning: Participate in Grassland Sports Meeting (Tibetan clothing photo, blessing, archery, pot throwing) and grassland travel photography. Return to Lanzhou. Evening free to explore Lanzhou Night Market.
Lanzhou Departure
After breakfast, free time until transfer to the airport for your flight back to Guangzhou.
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare from Guangzhou to Lanzhou (taxes excluded).
- 8 nights accommodation (Standard: 3-diamond or 4-diamond hotels; Night 7 upgraded to Starry Sky Wooden House).
- Transportation in 5-seater cars (2-3 people) or 7/9-seater business vans with 1+1 seats (4+ people).
- Entrance tickets to listed attractions: Zhangye Danxia, Mingsha Mountain/Crescent Moon Spring, Feicui Lake, Chaerhan Salt Lake, Chaka Salt Lake.
- 8 hotel breakfasts.
- Professional driver-guide service (non-professional guide).
- Drone aerial photography service throughout the trip.
- Gifted experiences: Desert travel photography, desert activities, grassland afternoon tea, grassland sports meeting, grassland travel photography.
- 24-hour airport pickup and drop-off service.
What's Not Included
- Airfare taxes and fuel surcharges.
- Mandatory scenic area shuttle buses/interval cars (Approx. CNY 426/person total).
- Mogao Grottoes entrance ticket (Must be booked independently, approx. CNY 238 for A-ticket).
- Other entrance tickets not listed, park within park tickets, cable cars, or battery cars.
- All lunches and dinners.
- Single room supplement if traveling alone.
- Travel insurance and aviation accident insurance.
- Personal expenses and optional activities not mentioned.
Tour Pricing
Valid: May 10, 2024 - July 05, 2024
May 10 - May 25
| Category | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| Group Price (Base) | CNY 5,499 |
| 4-5 People Same Car | CNY 6,399 |
| 2-3 People Same Car | CNY 7,599 |
May 26 - Jun 20
| Category | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| Group Price (Base) | CNY 5,999 |
| 4-5 People Same Car | CNY 6,999 |
| 2-3 People Same Car | CNY 7,799 |
Jun 21 - Jul 05
| Category | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| Group Price (Base) | CNY 6,599 |
| 4-5 People Same Car | CNY 8,399 |
| 2-3 People Same Car | CNY 9,399 |
Price Notes
- Prices are based on departure dates and number of people sharing a vehicle.
- Price includes round-trip economy class airfare from Guangzhou to Lanzhou (taxes excluded).
- Child price includes only seat fee and gifted items; excludes tickets, accommodation, and breakfast.
Important Information
Mogao Grottoes Booking
Mogao Grottoes tickets must be booked in advance by the traveler. During peak season (May-Oct), A-tickets should be booked 30 days in advance via official channels. Failure to book may result in inability to visit.
High Altitude Notice
Qinghai is a high-altitude region. Avoid strenuous exercise and bathing upon initial arrival. Travelers over 70 years old require a health certificate and family accompaniment.
Climate
Large temperature difference between day and night. Warm clothing is required even in summer, especially around Qinghai Lake.
Local Customs
Respect local customs in Muslim areas (Hui, Kazakh, etc.). Alcohol and pork discussions are prohibited in Halal restaurants.
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