2026 CNY【Budget-Friendly】Silk Road 7-Day Expedition

Embark on the enchanting Silk Road journey during winter for serene exploration, fewer crowds, and more budget-friendly travel‼️ experiences.

An unforgettable epic journey along China’s ancient Silk Road, which takes travelers across diverse and breathtaking landscapes—from the surreal Rainbow Mountain and the magical desert oasis of Crescent Spring to rugged terrains. Along the way, visitors explore precious cultural relics, including the westernmost section of the Great Wall and stunning rock-cut Buddhist art masterpieces, while immersing themselves in the romantic historical vibes of camel caravans, turbaned traders, and time-honored oasis cities that have defined this legendary route for centuries.

Pack your baggage, and join us to trace the footprints of ancient travelers! Take a deep breath – this is truly gonna be an epic journey, winter slow season with less crowds and cheaper costs.

✨ Highlights
🏔️ Barrs Snow Mountain - A winter wonderland that only few knows
🐫 Surreal Gobi desert - Silk Road's ancient sea of gold
🏜️ Alien Valley Geopark - A different kind of Danya spectacle
🏞️ Zhangye Danxia National Geopark - A captivating UNESCO site
🫧 Crescent Lake - A dreamy mirage sight
🌲 Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon - A masterpiece of nature
🗿 Mogao Grottoes - Famed as the “Louvre of East”
📌 Jiayuguan Fortress - Majestic "First and Greatest Pass Under Heaven"
🌟 If lucky enough, during the Spring Festival, you will also have the opportunity to watch the special Shehuo performances of the Northwest China.Celebrate the Spring Festival of Chinese Han people, where there's a variety of miscellaneous operas played during traditional festivals, including high platforms, stilts, dry boats, lion dances, dragon dances and so on.

Destination: Gansu Province, China
Group size: 4-15 people
Accommodation: Trip.com 4-5 star hotel
Trip Inquiry:
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🗺️ Itinerary
Day 1 · Dunhuang arrival
🏨 4 star hotel in Dunhuang

Day 2 · Dunhuang
✨ Mogao Cave; Echo Sand Dune & Crescent Lake; night market
🏨 4 star hotel in Dunhuang
🚌 1h

Day 3 · Dunhuang -4h- Jiayuguan
✨ desert art outdoor exhibition; Jiayuguan Fort; Greatwall
🏨 4 star hotel in Jiayuguan
🚌 4h

Day 4 · Jiayuguan -4h- Zhangye
✨ Barrs Snow Mountain
🏨 4 star hotel in Zhangye
🚌 3.5-4h

Day 5 · Zhangye
✨ Rainbow Mountain; Alien Valley geopark
🏨 4 star hotel in Zhangye
🚌 2h

Day 6 · Zhangye
✨ Pingshan Grand Canyon; Mati Temple
🏨 4 star hotel in Zhangye
🚌 2-3h

Day 7 · depart from Zhangye

📅 Trip Dates & Pricing
CNY
Feb 15 - 21 2026
Early Bird Price : RMB 5590
Full Price : RMB 5790
Single Supplement : RMB 1500

ONLY 4 early bird spots each group, grab it now!

What's included:
✅ Transport: 7 days of local transport, one-time airport picking up & seeing off service during the designated time of arrival
✅ English-speaking local tour guide
✅ 6-nights' accommodation: 4-5 star hotels with daily breakfast
✅ Entrance Tickets to all the main scenic spots listed in the itinerary
✅ Travel insurance
✅ first-aid kit, water, etc

What's not included:
❌ main transportation (flights/train)
❌ Single room supplement
❌ main meals during the trip
❌ tips to the driver and local tour guides
❌ Personal expenses, and unexpected expenses

What you should bring

• ID card /passport and enough cash.
• sufficient face masks.
• winter outdoor clothes in layers and comfortable shoes
• Suitcase, backpack, waterbottle, snacks
• Sun block, sunglasses, hats and lip balm are essential to protect you from sun and wind burns.
• Scarves or some protective material are a must when the weather becomes windy to protect you from the sand (especially in desert areas)
• Basic medical supplies, perhaps a small first aid kit plus medicines for ordinary ailments, such as aspirin, travel sickness tablets and other tablets.
• Comfortable shoes are very important because you will be walking most of the time although there are some spots where camel rides are required. Sports shoes or low-heeled shoes are your best bet.
• Toiletries and skin care products.

Recommended flights
To
10:45 - 16:40, Spring Airlines 9C613
Shanghai Hongqiao T1 ➡️ Dunhuang Airport T3
Back
12:50 - 17:25 Eastern Airlines MU3661
Zhangye Ganzhou Airport ➡️ Shanghai Pudong T2