8-day 7-night · Private tours · Kumbum Monastery + Qinghai Lake + Zhangye Buddha Temple + Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon + Mogao Caves

Arrive in Xining; free morning pickup from the airport/train station (before 12:00).

After lunch, take a 4-hour scenic drive to the mesmerizing Chaka Salt Lake.

Travel to the majestic Qinghai Lake, one of China's largest saltwater lakes.

After exploration and lunch, return to Xining for the night.

Visit the renowned Kumbum Monastery (Ta'er Temple), one of the six great monasteries of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.

Continue the journey to Zhangye and check into your hotel.

plore the Zhangye Buddha Temple, home to one of China's largest indoor reclining Buddhas.

In the afternoon, discover the dramatic landscapes of Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon.

Visit the Mati Temple Grottoes, a series of Buddhist caves carved into a cliff.

Experience the breathtaking, rainbow-colored formations of the Zhangye Danxia Landform Geological Park.

Journey to Jiayuguan Pass, an iconic fortress on the ancient Silk Road.

Continue to Dunhuang and check into your hotel near the vibrant Shazhou Night Market.

Morning: Explore the world-famous Mogao Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site. (Please note the important ticket reservation information provided in the detailed itinerary.)

Afternoon: Visit the spectacular Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring oasis.

Evening: Experience the local culture and cuisine at the Dunhuang Night Market.

After breakfast, enjoy a complimentary private transfer to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport for your departure.