Gansu Tours

As one of the most important routes of Silk Road, Gansu this magic land has too many fascinating destinations worth us to explore, such as the essence of human civilization Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang that is officially approved by UNESCO to be included in the World Heritage on December 11, 1987 , as well as the Zhangye Danxia, which is a real natural wonder that is colorful and gorgeous, just like the the most beautiful rainbow on earth. And the Hexi Corridor that was once an important chennnel for exchanges between ancient Chinese and western civilizations; besides, the most mysterious desert wonder Crescent Spring in Mingsha Mountain, which is beautiful as a picture, mysterious as a dream. A trip to Gansu will be worth it if you can witness numerous colorful landscapes and see all the beauty along the way.

15 Days Excellent China Tour

Gansu and Inner Mongolia tour can bring you a memorable experience of the Yellow River culture and Silk Road culture…

15 Days Excellent China Tour

Gansu and Inner Mongolia tour can bring you a memorable experience of the Yellow River culture and Silk Road culture…

15 Days Excellent China Tour

Gansu and Inner Mongolia tour can bring you a memorable experience of the Yellow River culture and Silk Road culture…

15 Days Excellent China Tour

Gansu and Inner Mongolia tour can bring you a memorable experience of the Yellow River culture and Silk Road culture…

15 Days Excellent China Tour

Gansu and Inner Mongolia tour can bring you a memorable experience of the Yellow River culture and Silk Road culture…

15 Days Excellent China Tour

Gansu and Inner Mongolia tour can bring you a memorable experience of the Yellow River culture and Silk Road culture…

Gansu Tourist Map

FAQs

1.What are the top attractions in Gansu?

Gansu is the pearl along Silk Road. Various cultural relics and beautiful scenery are in here.

 

* Hexi Corridor (Silk Road from Lanzhou to Dunhuang)

* Zhangye and Danxia Landforms

* Jiayuguan Ming Great Wall Fort

* Bingling Grottoes

* Linxia – Hui Minority City

* Labrang monastery in Xiahe

* Ganjia Grasslands

* Echoing Sand and Crescent Lake

* Yadan Geological Park

*Yumenguan & Han Dynasty Great Wall

* Mogao Caves

* Western Thousand Buddha Caves

* Zhagana Village

* Sangke Grassland

If you are the type of traveller that always looks for the most remote and adventurous places to get lost in. Gansu is an ideal place to go. Rich in Silk Road history, Gansu is combined many different cultures such as Tibetan and Islamic culture. 

Additionally, it’s scenery is stunning as well. Carpet-like grassland dotted with yurts and yaks, riding a camel in the Gobi desert and hiking among Shangerla Zhagana village. Not mention Lanzhou beef noodles, many visitors travel to Gansu just for it.

Lanzhou Noodles (兰州拉面)

Lanzhou Roast Suckling Pig(兰州烤乳猪)

Snow Mountain Camel Palm(雪山驼掌)

Agate Sea Cucumber(玛瑙海参)

Goldfish Nostoc(金鱼发菜)

Tianshui Pickled Celery Soup Noodles(天水浆水面)

Lamb Mutton (羊羔肉)

Dunhuang Fotiaoqiang (Buddha Jumps Over the Wall) 敦煌佛跳墙

Cold starch noodles 酿皮子

Buckwheat noodles 饸饹面

Jiayuguan BBQ 嘉峪关烤肉

Tibetan twisted dumpling 藏包

  • Personal Hygiene and Toiletry Items

Sun block SPF 50+, lip balm SPF 50+, sun glasses, moisturizing skincare products, anti-bacterial hand sanitizer, wipes, feminine products, shaving products, etc.

  • Other things you need to bring

Original passport, charger, power bank, basic medicines, waterbottle, camera, energy snacks, ear plugs, a hat or a cap, intestinal medicine, medicine that prevents high-altitude disease, oxygen bottle (if you are going to Langmusi), etc.

Gansu’s weather is one of extremes. While more temperate in the southern part of the province, in the northwestern region around Dunhuang, the climate is extreme. This area begins the reaches of the Gobi Desert so you’ll experience extreme cold in the winters and heat in the summers in this arid landscape.

The most pleasant times of year are spring and fall when the temperatures don’t reach extreme points.