Gansu

The Hexi Corridor — Dunhuang's Mogao Caves and singing sand dunes, the rainbow mountains of Zhangye and frontier fortress Jiayuguan on the ancient Silk Road.

What to see

• Dunhuang — Mogao Caves (UNESCO), Mingsha Sand Dunes, Crescent Moon Lake, Yadan landform, White Horse Pagoda
• Zhangye — Rainbow Danxia landform, Giant Buddha Temple, Binggou Danxia
• Jiayuguan — Western end of the Ming Great Wall — Jiayuguan Fort and Overhanging Wall
• Wuwei — Leitai Han Tomb — home of the famous Flying Horse of Gansu bronze

Travelling with HXXC Travel

We currently operate 5 private and small-group itineraries in Gansu — every one with an English-speaking guide, private vehicle and hand-picked hotels. Below you can browse each departure, compare day counts and prices, and request a customised version of any route.

Best time to visit: May – October.

Dunhuang: Mogao Caves (UNESCO), Mingsha Sand Dunes, Crescent Moon Lake, Yadan landform, White Horse Pagoda

Zhangye: Rainbow Danxia landform, Giant Buddha Temple, Binggou Danxia

Jiayuguan: Western end of the Ming Great Wall — Jiayuguan Fort and Overhanging Wall

Wuwei: Leitai Han Tomb — home of the famous Flying Horse of Gansu bronze