Silk Road 7-Day Private Car Tour — Xi'an to Dunhuang

7-day Silk Road journey — Xi'an Terracotta Warriors, Lanzhou, Zhangye Danxia, Jiayuguan Fort, and Dunhuang Mogao Caves. China's most legendary road trip.

⏱ 7 days💰 From $1199🚗 Private Car

Tour Highlights

7-day Silk Road journey — Xi'an Terracotta Warriors, Lanzhou, Zhangye Danxia, Jiayuguan Fort, and Dunhuang Mogao Caves. China's most legendary road trip.

  • Day 1-2: Xi'an — Terracotta Warriors, city wall, Muslim Quarter
  • Day 3: Xi'an → Lanzhou (650 km, 6 hrs), Yellow River
  • Day 4: Lanzhou → Zhangye (500 km, 5 hrs), Danxia landform sunset
  • Day 5: Zhangye → Jiayuguan (220 km, 2.5 hrs), westernmost fort
  • Day 6: Jiayuguan → Dunhuang (380 km, 4 hrs), Crescent Lake
  • Day 7: Mogao Caves → Dunhuang airport departure

Tour Itinerary

Day 1
Xi'an arrival, Terracotta Warriors
Day 2
Xi'an city wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Muslim Quarter
Day 3
Drive Xi'an → Lanzhou (650 km), Yellow River Iron Bridge
Day 4
Drive Lanzhou → Zhangye (500 km), Zhangye Danxia sunset
Day 5
Drive to Jiayuguan (220 km), Jiayuguan Fort
Day 6
Drive to Dunhuang (380 km), Mingsha Shan + Crescent Lake
Day 7
Mogao Caves (UNESCO), Dunhuang airport departure

Private Car from $1199

$1199 / vehicle

Professional driver • Air-conditioned vehicle • Fuel & tolls included
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What's Included

✅ Included

  • Air-conditioned private vehicle
  • Professional driver
  • Fuel, tolls, parking fees
  • Hotel pickup & dropoff
  • Bottled water

❌ Not Included

  • Entrance tickets
  • Meals & drinks
  • Tour guide service
  • Gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Frequently Asked Questions

What does $1,199 include?

7 days private SUV + driver + fuel + tolls on desert highways. Hotels, tickets, meals extra. Long drives — comfortable SUV essential.

How long is the driving?

Xi'an to Dunhuang is ~1,800 km total. Some days are 5-6 hours. We can break it with stops. Alternative: fly Xi'an→Dunhuang and do local loops.

What is Zhangye Danxia?

Rainbow-colored sandstone layers, best seen at sunset. One of China's most photogenic landscapes.

What are the Mogao Caves?

735 cave temples with Buddhist art spanning 1,000 years (4th-14th century). UNESCO. Guided tours mandatory, limited daily tickets — book ahead.

Can I extend to Turpan?

Yes! Add 2 more days: Dunhuang → Turpan (flights available) — Flaming Mountains, Grape Valley. Xinjiang requires extra permits.

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