8D7N · Private Tours · Old Silk Road Muslim Cultural Route · Xi'an · Lanzhou · Linxia · Zhangye · Xining · Mosque Trail · High-Speed Rail
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Private Tours
Fully flexible itinerary · 1-on-1 customer service · Private car/guide
Group size
Flexible (travel independently)
4 diamonds: High-end
Service language:English
Departure city: Xi'an
Pick-up & drop-off methods
Arr. & dep. transfers incl.
Highlights
All meals are fully halal with authentic local Muslim cuisine, plus convenient prayer stops and mosque visits throughout the trip.
Enjoy a smooth journey with private transport, high-speed rail travel, an experienced local guide, and fully prayer-friendly arrangements.
Step into Silk Road history with Xi'an's ancient landmarks, dramatic Rainbow Mountains, Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon and a memorable camel cart ride.
8-day itinerary
Day 1 | Home - Xi'an - Xi'an Xianyang International Airport - Hotel check-in Meet up This product includes a free pickup service Airport/station pick-up Free pickup service from airport/train station:Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, Xi'an Station Service period: All day(Private car) If your location is outside the free pickup area, you will need to go to the meeting point yourself. If you have any questions, please contact customer support. All dayTransportation Airport transfer service is provided. Travel: approx. 37 km/45 mins 20:00Hotel Hotel of your choice On the hotel selection page, you can click 'Change Hotel' and 'Other Room Type' to choose from our curated list of hotels. If none of the options meet your preferences, please feel free to contact customer service for additional recommendations. Distance: approx. 15 km |
Day 2 | Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum · Xi'an City Wall · Huajue Lane, the Great Mosque · Grand Tang Mall 08:00Breakfast(meal included for adults & children) 1. Hotel breakfast is provided based on the hotel arrangement. Each room usually includes breakfast for two guests and unused breakfast is non-refundable. 2. Children who exceed the hotel height limit may need to purchase breakfast on site. Halal meal options or Muslim-friendly restaurants may be recommended based on route and availability. Meal standard: CNY 100/person Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 09:00Attraction Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum Please be informed before booking:
1. The Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor (Terracotta Warriors) requires advance reservations, and the number of slots is limited. The travel agency will make every effort to secure your reservation but cannot guarantee success (your cooperation in the reservation process may be required).
2. If the reservation is unsuccessful or special circumstances arise, your visit will be adjusted to the Hanyangling Mausoleum, and a refund of 120 CNY per adult for the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor (Terracotta Warriors) ticket will be provided. Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum 10.0  2026 Global 100 - Best Things to Do4.7/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets) Travel to Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum to explore the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Travel: approx. 40 km/1 hr Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 12:00Lunch(meal included for adults & children) Halal meal options or Muslim-friendly restaurants can be recommended according to the daily route, local restaurant availability and operating hours. Meal standard: CNY 300/person Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 14:00Attraction  Xi'an City Wall 8.8 4.6/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets) Ancient City Wall of Xi'an Travel: approx. 40 km/1 hr Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 15:00Attraction  Huajue Lane Great Mosque 4.6 4.6/5 (Adult/child ticket to main admission included) Great Mosque of Xi'an Travel: approx. 5 km/20 mins Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 16:00Attraction  Grand Tang Mall 8.5 No. 10 of Best Things to Do in Northwestern District of China4.5/5 (no tickets required) Grand Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City Travel: approx. 8 km/30 mins Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 20:00Dinner(meal included for adults & children) Halal meal options or Muslim-friendly restaurants can be recommended according to the daily route, local restaurant availability and operating hours. Meal standard: CNY 300/person Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 22:00Hotel Hotel of your choice On the hotel selection page, you can click 'Change Hotel' and 'Other Room Type' to choose from our curated list of hotels. If none of the options meet your preferences, please feel free to contact customer service for additional recommendations. |
Day 3 | Xi'an -> Lanzhou -> Linxia · Xiguan Mosque · The Yellow River Scenic Belt in Lanzhou · Lanzhou Waterwheel Expo Park - Foot-Pedaled Hand-Cranked Waterwheel · Zhongshan Bridge · Eight Lanes and Thirteen Alleys 06:00Breakfast(meal included for adults & children) 1. Hotel breakfast is provided based on the hotel arrangement. Each room usually includes breakfast for two guests and unused breakfast is non-refundable. 2. Children who exceed the hotel height limit may need to purchase breakfast on site. Halal meal options or Muslim-friendly restaurants may be recommended based on route and availability. Meal standard: CNY 100/person Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 07:30Xi'anLanzhouBy train Reference trains are as follows (subject to actual ticket issuance): D2651|G-series high-speed train or D-series high-speed train|O 07:30 11:30 Xi'anbei(Xi'an North)Station Lanzhouxi(Lanzhou West)Station Take a high-speed train from Xi'an North Railway Station to Lanzhou West, approximately 560 km and 3 hours. Upon arrival, transfer to the city center and enjoy Lanzhou hand-pulled beef noodles for lunch. 11:00Attraction  Xiguan Mosque 4.2 4.4/5 (Adult/child ticket to main admission included) Visit Lanzhou Xiguan Mosque for sightseeing and prayer. Travel: approx. 12 km/35 mins Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 13:00Lunch(meal included for adults & children) Halal meal options or Muslim-friendly restaurants can be recommended according to the daily route, local restaurant availability and operating hours. Meal standard: CNY 300/person Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 14:00Attraction  No photos yet Lanzhou Yellow River Scenic Belt Scenic Area 4.5 5.0/5 (no tickets required) Explore the Yellow River Scenic Belt in Lanzhou Travel: approx. 4 km/15 mins Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 15:30Attraction No photos yet Lanzhou Waterwheel Expo Park - Foot-Pedaled Hand-Cranked Waterwheel 1.5 (no tickets required) Visit Lanzhou Waterwheel Expo Park - Foot-Pedaled Hand-Cranked Waterwheel Travel: approx. 3 km/30 mins Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 17:30Attraction  Zhongshan Bridge 6.4 No. 6 of Best Things to Do in Lanzhou4.7/5 (no tickets required) Walk across Zhongshan Bridge Travel: approx. 3 km/30 mins Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 19:00Attraction  Bafang Shisanxiang 5.1 No. 3 of Best Things to Do in Linxia Prefecture4.7/5 (no tickets required) Continue by private coach to Linxia, visit Eight Lanes and Thirteen Alleys, and enjoy the famous Lanzhou hand-pulled beef noodles. Travel: approx. 3 km/30 mins Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 20:00Dinner(meal included for adults & children) Recommendation: Enjoy the famous Lanzhou Hand-Pulled Beef Noodles. Meal standard: CNY 300/person Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 22:00Hotel Hotel of your choice After transferring to the Linxia hotel for check-in, you can click 'Change Hotel' or 'Other Room Type' on the hotel selection page to choose from our curated list of hotels. |
Day 4 | Linxia -> Lanzhou ·Linxia Nanguan Mosque · Liujiaxia Reservoir - Viewing Platform 08:00Breakfast(meal included for adults & children) 1. Hotel breakfast is provided based on the hotel arrangement. Each room usually includes breakfast for two guests and unused breakfast is non-refundable. 2. Children who exceed the hotel height limit may need to purchase breakfast on site. Halal meal options or Muslim-friendly restaurants may be recommended based on route and availability. Meal standard: CNY 100/person Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 09:00Attraction No photos yet Linxia Nanguan Mosque 2.0 (no tickets required) Visit and pray at Linxia Nanguan Mosque. Travel: approx. 8 km/25 mins Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 12:00Lunch(meal included for adults & children) Halal meal options or Muslim-friendly restaurants can be recommended according to the daily route, local restaurant availability and operating hours. Meal standard: CNY 300/person Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 15:00Attraction  Liujiaxia Reservoir - Viewing Platform 3.6 4.0/5 (no tickets required) Travel: approx. 70 km/2 hrs Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 19:00Dinner(meal included for adults & children) Halal meal options or Muslim-friendly restaurants can be recommended according to the daily route, local restaurant availability and operating hours. Meal standard: CNY 300/person Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 22:00Hotel Hotel of your choice On the hotel selection page, you can click 'Change Hotel' and 'Other Room Type' to choose from our curated list of hotels. If none of the options meet your preferences, please feel free to contact customer service for additional recommendations. |
Day 5 | Lanzhou - Zhangye · Zhangye Colorful Danxia spot 06:00Breakfast(meal included for adults & children) 1. Hotel breakfast is provided based on the hotel arrangement. Each room usually includes breakfast for two guests and unused breakfast is non-refundable. 2. Children who exceed the hotel height limit may need to purchase breakfast on site. Halal meal options or Muslim-friendly restaurants may be recommended based on route and availability. Meal standard: CNY 100/person Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 07:30LanzhouZhangyeBy train Reference trains are as follows (subject to actual ticket issuance): D2741|G-series high-speed train or D-series high-speed train|O 07:30 11:30 Lanzhouxi(Lanzhou West)Station Zhangyexi(Zhangye West)Station Take a high-speed train from Lanzhou West Railway Station to Zhangye West, approximately 500 km and 4 hours. Upon arrival in the afternoon, transfer to the city center. 13:00Lunch(meal included for adults & children) Halal meal options or Muslim-friendly restaurants can be recommended according to the daily route, local restaurant availability and operating hours. Meal standard: CNY 300/person Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 14:00Attraction  Zhangye Colorful Danxia Spot 6.0 No. 3 of Best Things to Do in Sunan5.0/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets) Explore the spectacular Zhangye Danxia National Geopark (Rainbow Mountains) and stop by Zhangye Mosque for prayer. Travel: approx. 8 km/20 mins Activity duration: approx. 3 hrs 20:00Dinner(meal included for adults & children) Halal meal options or Muslim-friendly restaurants can be recommended according to the daily route, local restaurant availability and operating hours. Meal standard: CNY 300/person Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 22:00Hotel Hotel of your choice On the hotel selection page, you can click 'Change Hotel' and 'Other Room Type' to choose from our curated list of hotels. If none of the options meet your preferences, please feel free to contact customer service for additional recommendations. |
Day 6 | Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon - Dunhuang night market 08:00Breakfast(meal included for adults & children) 1. Hotel breakfast is provided based on the hotel arrangement. Each room usually includes breakfast for two guests and unused breakfast is non-refundable. 2. Children who exceed the hotel height limit may need to purchase breakfast on site. Halal meal options or Muslim-friendly restaurants may be recommended based on route and availability. Meal standard: CNY 100/person Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 11:00Attraction  Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon 7.7 4.7/5 (Adult/child ticket to main admission included) Visit Desert Adventure Park for a camel-riding experience. Travel: approx. 60 km/1 hr 39 mins Activity duration: approx. 4 hrs 15:00Lunch(meal included for adults & children) Halal meal options or Muslim-friendly restaurants can be recommended according to the daily route, local restaurant availability and operating hours. Meal standard: CNY 300/person Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 17:00Attraction  Dunhuang Night Market 6.3 4.3/5 (no tickets required) Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 20:00Dinner(meal included for adults & children) Halal meal options or Muslim-friendly restaurants can be recommended according to the daily route, local restaurant availability and operating hours. Meal standard: CNY 300/person Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 22:00Hotel Hotel of your choice On the hotel selection page, you can click 'Change Hotel' and 'Other Room Type' to choose from our curated list of hotels. If none of the options meet your preferences, please feel free to contact customer service for additional recommendations. |
Day 7 | Xining -> Xi'an · Huajue Lane, the Great Mosque · Xi'an Xianyang International Airport 06:00Breakfast(Meal included for adults. Child policy depends on the selected hotel.) 1. Hotel breakfast is provided based on the hotel arrangement. Each room usually includes breakfast for two guests and unused breakfast is non-refundable. 2. Children who exceed the hotel height limit may need to purchase breakfast on site. Halal meal options or Muslim-friendly restaurants may be recommended based on route and availability. Meal standard: CNY 100/person 07:30XiningXi'anBy train Reference trains are as follows (subject to actual ticket issuance): G1834|G-series high-speed train or D-series high-speed train|O 07:30 11:30 XiningStation Xi'anStation Take a high-speed bullet train from Xining Railway Station to Xi'an North (approx. 756–850 km). Upon arrival in the afternoon/evening, transfer to the city center. 13:00Lunch(meal included for adults & children) Xi'an Muslim Quarter Halal meal options or Muslim-friendly restaurants can be recommended according to the daily route, local restaurant availability and operating hours. Meal standard: CNY 300/person Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 15:00Attraction Huajue Lane Great Mosque 4.6 4.6/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets) Travel: approx. 15 km/1 hr Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 18:00Transportation After the visit, transfer to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport for the departure flight. Actual driving time may vary depending on traffic, weather and airport check-in time. Travel: approx. 40 km/1 hr |
Day 8 | Departure - Xi'an Xianyang International Airport drop-off - End of trip Tour ends This product includes airport/station drop-off Free drop-off service to airport/train station: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, Xi'an Station Service period: All day(Private car) If the airport/train station is not within the free drop-off area, please make your own arrangements |
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