Xinjiang does not include the Hexi Corridor. The Hexi Corridor is located in western China, a narrow and long strip extending from Wushaoling in the east to Dunhuang in the west. Here are some recommended travel routes for the Hexi Corridor:?
A classic self-driving tour route of the Hexi Corridor starts from Dunhuang, with the specific itinerary as follows:?
Day 1: Starting from Dunhuang. First visiting Mogao Grottoes, then heading to Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring, and resting in Dunhuang in the evening.?
Day 2: Dunhuang to Yumenguan. Passing by West Thousand-Buddha Grottoes and Yangguan, and returning to Dunhuang again in the evening.?
Day 3: Dunhuang to Jiayuguan. Visiting Yulin Grottoes and Wenshu Mountain Grottoes on the way, and staying overnight in Jiayuguan.?
Day 4: Jiayuguan to Zhangye. Passing by Jiuquan and Matisi Grottoes, and staying overnight in Zhangye.?
Day 5: Zhangye to Jinchang. Visiting Dafo Temple and Lijian Ancient City on the way, and staying overnight in Jinchang.?
Day 6: Jinchang to Wuwei. Passing by attractions such as Leitai Han Tomb.?
In addition, there is a Hexi Corridor travel route starting from Lanzhou, passing through Wuwei, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, and finally arriving in Dunhuang. Along the way, you can visit attractions such as the Yellow River Iron Bridge, Baita Mountain, Leitai Han Tomb, Colorful Danxia, and Jiayuguan Fort.?
Another 7-day and 6-night in-depth travel itinerary for the Hexi Corridor, with highlights including Tianti Mountain Grottoes, Colorful Danxia, Dafo Temple, Jiayuguan, etc. The specific itinerary is as follows:?
D1: Xining – Qinghai Lake – Chaka Town?
D2: Chaka Town – Qarhan Salt Lake – Emerald Lake – Dachaidan?
D3: Dachaidan – 315 U-shaped Highway – Water Yadan – Nanbaxian Yadan – Dachaidan?
D4: Dachaidan – Petroleum Town – Ancient City of Dunhuang – Desert Camping or Dunhuang?
D5: Dunhuang – Mogao Grottoes – Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring – Shazhou Night Market – Dunhuang?
D6: Dunhuang – Jiayuguan (optional: Son of the Earth, Unbounded) – Colorful Danxia – Zhangye?
D7: Zhangye – Biandu Pass – Qilian Grassland – View of Gangshika Snow Mountain in the Distance – Menyuan Rapeseed Flower Field – Xining?
Tourists can choose suitable routes according to their own time and interests, fully appreciating the charm of the Hexi Corridor.?