Visit designated decorated caves under conservation booking rules
Accessibility: Not yet individually verified by Travelaux. Confirm step-free access, terrain, support and facilities before booking.
TRAVELAUX · CN · REGIONAL CHAPTER
Gansu and Dunhuang Silk Road
Desert oases, Buddhist grottoes and Great Wall trade corridors.
Route and experiences
Desert oases, Buddhist grottoes and Great Wall trade corridors.
STOP 1
Dunhuang and Mogao
Desert Silk Road centre with painted Buddhist caves.
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Explore permitted desert walking routes
Accessibility: Not yet individually verified by Travelaux. Confirm step-free access, terrain, support and facilities before booking.
See oasis-like water below dunes
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Learn oasis trade and local archaeological history
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Visit food and craft stalls in town
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STOP 2
Zhangye and Jiayuguan
Rainbow-hued badlands and western Great Wall fortifications.
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View colourful stratified hills from official platforms
Accessibility: Not yet individually verified by Travelaux. Confirm step-free access, terrain, support and facilities before booking.
Explore the historic western gateway
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Walk restored steep Ming walls where allowed
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Visit a major reclining Buddha figure
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STOP 3
Lanzhou and Tianshui
Yellow River urban heritage and Buddhist rock carvings.
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Explore Silk Road cultural collections
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Walk notable riverside bridges
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See cliffside Buddhist sculpture from authorised catwalks
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Learn traditional hand-pulled noodle preparation
Accessibility: Not yet individually verified by Travelaux. Confirm step-free access, terrain, support and facilities before booking.
Planning & verification
Independent attractions are not automatically bookable Travelaux tours. Timing, access and availability are subject to confirmation.
Source and travel details should be reconfirmed before departure.
A planning guide, not a confirmed travel booking.