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The Hexi Corridor (the corridor at the west of the Yellow River) is the essence of ancient China Silk Road, a glorious path full of stories and natural wonders. Around 1,600 years ago, the Buddhism was brought to China through the Hexi Corridor and expanded there. The armies of ancient China fought against the invasions from nomadic kingdoms in sumless battles at the Hexi Corridor. Merchants from Europe and Middle Asia entered the Hexi Corridor and got to Chang’an (Xian of today) for business. The most magnificent landscape of Wild China is hidden here too.
This 6 Days Zhangye Jiayuguan Dunhuang Discovery Tour takes you to explore this glorious wonder land – Hexi Corridor, from Lanzhou to artistic capital Dunhuang, via incredible “rainbow mountains” in Zhangye and historical Jiayuguan. It is the most classic trip of the region with diverse experiences, enjoyable pace and budget price!
The name of the ancient Silk Road stirs up the visions of camel-led caravans, ambitious merchandises, courageous diplomats, preaching pilgrims, etc. Starting from the Western Han Dynasty (202BC ~ 8AD) and flourishing in the Tang Dynasty (618AD ~ 902AD), it is a time-honored route to follow the ancient travelers’ steps and explore the outer fringes of the imagination. Many UNESCO-recognized World Heritage sites scattered along the route really give travelers a visual feast of China’s past glories. The landscapes varying from barren deserts, alpine lakes, snow peaks, and colorful canyons are also a big draw.
This is the most classic China Silk Road tour covering all the cultural essences. You will start your Silk Road exploration from Xian, which was called Chang’an, an ancient capital city of China as well as the starting point of the ancient Silk Road, then take a flight to Dunhuang, the most legendary part of Silk Road where you can see amazing mural arts, impressive Buddhist statues, well-decorated caves and unique frontier landscape. Lastly, take a high speed train from Dunhuang to Xinjiang where you will enjoy the exotic custom and beautiful scenery in the Golden Triangle Cities -Urumqi, Kashgar and Turpan.
Start your authentic China tour from Hong Kong, the most convenient international arrival hub in China. After witnessing the superb skyline of Hong Kong, this tour offers you the most classical destinations: Beijing, Xian, Guilin & Shanghai. Numerous aged historical sites, precious cultural relics, stunning natural landscapes and unique folk customs are all waiting for your exploration, and thus, get a better understanding of traditional Chinese culture in the tour. Besides that, as the last destination, Shanghai is convenient for your transportation to home or any other places.
This itinerary covers two ancient capital cities of China – Beijing & Xian, as well as the most developed city – Shanghai. It’s not overstated to call it the most classic China tour, for China’s past, present and future are epitomized in the golden triangle cities for your exploration. During the short 8 days, you will climb on the majestic Great Wall, walk into the splendid Forbidden City and Summer Palace, ride a rickshaw to experience Hutong folk custom in Beijing, be amazed by the fascinating Terracotta Warriors, stroll on the Ancient City Wall in Xian, and seize the most prosperous and modernized scene of China in Shanghai.
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