China Silk Road Hexi Corridor Tours
Keen to explore the Hexi Corridor of the Silk Road, a significant and legendary passage on this ancient trading route? We provide a variety of Gansu Hexi Corridor tours and China Silk Road tours to discover deserts, snow-capped mountains, oases, and ancient sites… From Lanzhou to Xiahe, Wuwei, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, and Dunhuang, talk with our local specialists freely about your basic ideas, and they will customize the best itineraries with insidersā expertise at affordable pricing.
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Travel with China Xian Tour, journey along the Silk Road with ease and confident. How to start it? It begins with a conversation with you and your CXT travel consult. With our ready-made Hexi Corridor trips, picture yourself admiring the Buddhist art of Mogao Grottoes and Labrang Monastery, riding a camel in Echo Sand Mountain to find Crescent Spring, venturing to Zhangye Rainbow Mountain, and standing in awe before Jiayuguan Pass.
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How to Plan Your Hexi Corridor Silk Road Tour in China?
- Best Time to Visit: From March to May of the spring season and from September to October of the autumn season, the weather is mild/cool. Plus, Zhangye Rainbow Mountain and the Populus euphratica forest are at their most beautiful in spring and autumn. Summer (July to August) also offers spectacular scenery despite the strong sunshine, thus you can enjoy watching desert sunsets and the night sky full of stars.
- Transportation: Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is the gateway to the Hexi Corridor, and is chosen by most travelers. Of course, you can also fly to Zhangye, Jiayuguan, or Dunhuang airports to start the journey or as final stops. Thanks to the Lanzhou-Xinjiang High-Speed Railway, from Lanzhou, you can reach Wuwei, Zhangye, Jiuquan, Jiayuguan, and Dunhuang – how convenient your Silk Road Hexi Corridor tour can be!
- How Many Days Needed: If you have 6 to 8 days, you can travel from Lanzhou to Zhangye, Jiayuguan, and Dunhuang, visiting the Yellow River, Baotashan Mountain, Zhangye Danxia Landform Park, Dafa Temple, Jiayuguan Great Wall, The First Monument of the World, Mogao Caves, and Mingsha Mountain and Yueltai Spring. It will take you 1 to 2 days if you want to go to Wuwei.
6 Best Hexi Corridor Tours
Experience all the best bits of the Silk Road, from fabled cities to the mountains and the Gobi Desert. Get inspired with our sample itineraries and embark on your China Silk Road adventure to the Hexi Corridor, which witnessed the eastward transmission of Buddhism, commercial exchanges, and the convergence of diverse civilizations. Discover the ancient cities of Wuwei, Jiayuguan, and Dunhuang in the eternally brilliant history and culture. Encounter the spellbinding landscapes of Xiahe and Zhangye, where various sights mingle.
The Hexi Corridor is an important artery of the ancient Silk Road, which flourished during the Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD) as a gateway connecting Central Asia and the heartland of China…
Jump into this 7-day journey to explore Gansuās Hexi Corridor, tracing the ancient Silk Road from Xiāan to Dunhuang. This itinerary is perfect for history and culture enthusiasts.
This 5-day Silk Road Hexi Corridor tour starts from Lanzhou, Gansu provincial capital, to Wuwei (once a crucial military and cultural center during the Han Dynasty and beyond), and reaches Zhangye.
This 12-day private Silk Road tour collects all the highlights of the Hexi Corridor in one and brings travelers a real adventure from Urumqi to Turpan, Dunhuang, Jiayuguan, Zhangye, Lanzhou, and finally to Yinchuan.
A China Silk Road tour won’t be complete without a visit to the Hexi Corridor. This 10-day Silk Road Hexi Corridor tour departs from Xining to Tongren, Xiahe, Lanzhou, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, and Dunhuang.
Take a 15-day odyssey along Chinaās legendary Silk Road, where history, culture, and natural splendor all converge in front of you. Let this carefully crafted journey immerse you…
