Gansu, the "Corridor of Civilizations" along the Silk Road, spans deserts, rainbow-hued mountains, and ancient Buddhist art. Linking China’s heartland to the West, it stretches from the Yellow River to the Gobi Desert.
Historic & Natural Wonders: Explore the Mogao Caves near Dunhuang, a UNESCO site adorned with Tang-dynasty murals and frescoes. Ride camels past Crescent Moon Lake’s dunes, where an oasis reflects the “singing sands” of Mingsha Mountain. Marvel at Jiayuguan Pass, the “First and Greatest Pass” guarding the Hexi Corridor, and hike Zhangye’s Danxia Landform, where striated cliffs shimmer in gold, crimson, and emerald. Wander Lanzhou’s 112-year-old Zhongshan Bridge over the Yellow River, or visit Labrang Monastery in Xiahe, a Tibetan Buddhist academy with golden rooftops and 60,000 sutras.
For more information abou Gansu: Gansu Travel Guide
6 Days
Dunhuang--Jiayuguan--Zhangye--Lanzhou
9 days
Xi'an-Tianshui-Lanzhou-Zhangye-Jiayuguan-Dunhuang