DAY 1
Arrival & transfer
Arrival in Dunhuang, settling into the rhythm of the Hexi Corridor.
Detailed day plan
13:00 visit ~5h · Dunhuang Folk Culture City, Leiyin Temple
Meals: Meals self-arranged
CT-BY · Private
Dunhuang and the Western Corridor
For those who seek quiet resonance in ancient art and wind-sculpted landforms.
Your route
DunhuangJiayuguan
Your private route summary
- 5 days · private group · gentle pace
- Start: your chosen date — we confirm the exact time
- Airport & station transfers · first-entry tickets · breakfast
- Free cancellation up to 7 days · reserve now, pay deposit later
Who it’s for — and why
- Two full days anchor you in Dunhuang, allowing quiet, repeated engagement with the Mogao Grottoes’ painted caves and the subtle dunes of Mingsha Mountain And Crescent Spring.
- The private pace permits unhurried reflection at Yulin Grottoes — remote, less-visited, and rich in Tang and Yuan mural detail — unlike group-tour constraints.
- Son of the Earth offers a grounded, sculptural counterpoint to the grottoes’ spirituality, its form emerging directly from the desert floor near the same ancient route.
- Guan City of Jiayuguan and Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot are visited on separate legs, avoiding rushed transitions and preserving space for sustained attention at each site.
DAY 2
Mogao Grottoes
At the Mogao Grottoes, centuries of pigment and devotion; then silence beside Mingsha Mountain And Crescent Spring.
Detailed day plan
09:00 drive ~15m · visit ~3h · Mogao Grottoes 17:00 drive ~20m · visit ~3h · Mingsha Mountain And Crescent Spring
Meals: Meals self-arranged
DAY 3
Yulin Grottoes
The Yulin Grottoes reveal subtle line and faded gold; nearby, the Son of the Earth stands solitary in the desert light.
Detailed day plan
12:30 drive ~2h 30m · visit ~2h · Yulin Grottoes 15:30 drive ~1h · visit ~1h · Son of the Earth
Meals: Meals self-arranged
DAY 4
Guan City of Jiayuguan
Guan City of Jiayuguan marks the western threshold of the old frontier; later, the Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot unfolds in slow, mineral tones.
Detailed day plan
09:00 drive ~20m · visit ~2h · Guan City of Jiayuguan 15:30 drive ~2h 30m · visit ~3h · Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot
Meals: Meals self-arranged
DAY 5
Arrival & transfer
Departure, carrying the stillness of layered time and sun-warmed stone.
Detailed day plan
10:00 visit ~3h · Zhangye Giant Buddha Temple, Zhangye National Wetland Park
Meals: Meals self-arranged
What is handled for you
- Private airport / station transfers on the first and last day
- A dedicated private vehicle throughout (a smaller vehicle on restricted sections, per local rules)
- Hotel accommodation as listed in the itinerary
- Hotels based on 2 guests per room
- A Chinese-speaking driver for transport & reception (no in-scenic guiding)
- Hotel breakfast included (4 mornings)
What can be adjusted
- Add a private English-speaking guide (the base trip is driver-only, no in-scenic guiding)
- Upgrade or change any hotel or room
- Re-pace the days, add or drop a stop, add evening experiences
Not included / self-paid
- A private English-speaking guide — add-on; the base trip includes a Chinese-speaking driver, not a guide
- Excess-baggage fees and all personal spending (laundry, calls, drinks, minibar, vehicle/escort during free time, etc.)
Where you’ll stay
Hand-picked premium local hotels (China 5-diamond rating), in central or scenic areas. Exact hotels are confirmed with you on WhatsApp — and we verify they can register foreign passports before you book.
Good to know
Cancellation & changes
- 7+ days before — 100% refund (less any supplier fees)
- 3–7 days before — 90% refund
- Within 3 days — non-refundable
- Nothing is locked until you confirm — ask us before you pay.
Before you go
- Book at least 5 working days ahead (10 days in peak season).
- WhatsApp, Google & Facebook are blocked in mainland China — set up a VPN before you travel.
- Tell us your children’s ages so we can arrange child seats.
- Tips for the guide & driver are not included.
Guide & payment
- A private Chinese-speaking driver is with you throughout.
- An English-speaking guide can be added for any or all days.
- Pay a 20% deposit now; the balance is confirmed before you travel.
- Prefer to talk first? Message a private designer on WhatsApp.
