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Great Northwest - Gansu + Qinghai

China

9 Days, 8 Nights

Bridging the ancient capital where it all began with the raw, majestic wilderness of the Great Northwest, this is the ultimate overland odyssey across the Silk Road.

Tour Overview

Great Northwest - Gansu + Qinghai Getaway

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Chaka Salt Lake Scenic Area

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Mingsha Mountain & Crescent Spring

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Mogao Grottoes Scenic Area

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Zhangye Danxia National Geopark

Itinerary Breakdown

Your Adventure, Day by Day

A well-planned itinerary for an immersive experience.

Day 01

Singapore - Xi'An

Welcome to Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi Province. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in and rest.

Xi’an Wanxin International Hotel (4*) or similar

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Day 02

Xi'An - Xining (B/L/D)

Take a high speed train to Xining.

Qinghai Tibetan Plateau Wild Zoo (includes entrance ticket & park shuttle & train):

A wildlife park featuring rare animals such as snow leopard, Tibetan fox and gazelle.

Kumbum Monastery Scenic Area (includes entrance ticket, shuttle & guided tour):

A renowned Tibetan Buddhist monasteries celebrated for its exquisite butter sculptures, murals and traditional thangka embroidery art.


Lunch: Chinese set meal

Dinner: Welcome Dinner

Xining Datong Holiday Inn (4*) or similar

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Day 03

Xining - Chaka (B/L/D)

Riyue Mountain and Daotang River (pass by):

Daotang River is famously known as the river where "all rivers under heaven flow east—only this one flows west."

Chaka Salt Lake Scenic Area (includes entrance ticket, popular round-trip sightseeing train, shoe covers, aerial drone photography, travel photography, and salt sculpture experience):

Famous for its breathtaking "Mirror of the Sky" scenery, where snow-capped mountains reflect on the crystal-clear salt lake.


Lunch: Chinese set meal

Dinner: Qinghai-style cuisine

Chaka Yinghu Starry Sky Hotel (4*) or similar

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Day 04

Chaka - Qinghai Lake - Xining (B/L/D)

Drive through the Qaidam Basin:

One of China's four inland basins often referred as China's "Treasure Basin."

Erlangjian Scenic Area, Qinghai Lake (includes sightseeing train):

Named after a narrow peninsula resembling Erlang Shen's legendary sword.

Wenjia Ranch:

Relax on the vast grasslands while enjoying a traditional Tibetan afternoon tea and making your own yak butter tsampa.

You may experience traditional Tibetan costumes and activities such as Tibetan-style pitch-pot and archery. At 9:00 PM, enjoy bonfire party and fireworks display.


Lunch: Chinese set meal

Dinner: Tibetan King Banquet

Xining Datong Holiday Inn (4*) or similar

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Day 05

Xining - Dunhuang (B/L/D)

High-speed Rail Journey through the Hexi Corridor:

Enjoy the spectacular scenery of vast Gobi landscapes, lush oases, snow-capped mountains, and historic relics.

Mingsha Mountain & Crescent Spring (includes one-way shuttle & camel ride):

Named after its crescent-shaped form, the spring has never dried up and is known as the "First Spring of the Desert."

Shazhou Night Market:

A night markets, where the vibrant atmosphere brings the ancient Silk Road back to life.


Lunch: Chinese Set Meal

Dinner: Desert-Style Banquet

Grand Soluxe Hotel Dunhuang (5*) or similar

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Day 06

Dunhuang - Jiayuguan (B/L/D)

Mogao Grottoes Scenic Area (includes Digital Exhibition Centre, movie, shuttle bus & cave visit):

Often referred to as the "Eastern Treasure House of Art" with its exquisite murals, painted sculptures that showcase the cultural exchanges along the ancient Silk Road.

Guaranteed admission with Category A tickets.

Silk Road Sculpture Corridor (Son of the Earth, Boundless & Emperor Wu of Han):

A striking collection of monumental sculptures set against the dramatic Yardang landscape.


Lunch: Chinese Set Meal

Dinner: Northwestern Chinese Specialty

Far East Hualun Hotel, Jiayuguan (4*) or similar

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Day 07

Jiayuguan - Zhangye (B/L/D)

Zhangye Danxia National Geopark (includes shuttle bus):

Famed for its spectacular layers of vividly colored rock formations described as "God's overturned palette".

Jiayuguan Fortress (includes electric shuttle & city wall access):

Known as the "First and Greatest Pass Under Heaven", it is the largest and best-preserved pass along the Hexi Corridor.

Note: From 15 September to 20 October, Jiayuguan Fortress will be replaced by Jinta Poplar Forest, famous for its spectacular golden autumn scenery.


Lunch: Chinese Set Meal

Dinner: Northwestern Chinese Specialty

Qianxi Silk Road International Hotel (4*) or similar

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Day 08

Zhangye - Xi'An (B/L)

Drive through the Qilian Mountains:

Enjoy the scenery of the route hailed as the "Golden Corridor of the Silk Road."

Note: July to September, enjoy breathtaking views of the the largest rapeseed flower fields in China.

Qilian Mountain Grassland (pass by):

Rated as one of China’s Six Most Beautiful Grasslands by China National Geography, it is hailed as the “Oriental Little Switzerland”.

Muslim Quarter:

Xi'an's most famous food street, offering a wide variety of authentic halal snacks and specialties.

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda:

A landmark of Tang Dynasty Buddhism, built to preserve Buddhist scriptures.

Grand Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City:

A popular nighttime attraction, recreate the splendor of the Tang Dynasty.


Lunch: Chinese Set Meal

Xi'an Wanxin International Hotel (4*) or similar

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Day 09

Xi'An - Singapore (B/L)

Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Museum – Terracotta Warriors (includes entrance ticket, electric shuttle & audio guide):

A UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing the magnificent Terracotta Army that guarded China's first emperor.

Bell & Drum Tower Square:

The Bell Tower is the largest, oldest, and best-preserved ancient bell tower.

Yongxingfang Food Street:

A vibrant cultural and culinary street nestled within the ancient city walls.

With wonderful memories, head to the airport for your flight back to Singapore.


Lunch: Grand Qin Imperial Banquet

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Hotel & tour price

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Twin / Triple

S$ 2388

Child Half Twin

S$ 2388

Child With Bed

S$ 2288

Child No Bed

S$ 2288

Infant

S$ 1288

Single Supplement

S$ 450

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Xi’an Wanxin International Hotel

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Xining Datong Holiday Inn

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Chaka Yinghu Starry Sky Hotel

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Grand Soluxe Hotel Dunhuang

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Far East Hualun Hotel, Jiayuguan

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Qianxi Silk Road International Hotel

Tour info

Includes

• Air ticket on economy class
• Accommodation
• Meals as per itinerary
• Tour guide (Mandarin speaking)
• Entrance fees as per itinerary
• Land transportation

Excludes

• Airport & fuel taxes
• Gratuities for Tour Guide, Driver and Tour Leader (if any)
• Travel insurance
• Camera and/or Video fees
• Personal expenses e.g. telephone bill & laundry
• Visa
• All other not stated in itinerary

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