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itinerarySilk Road China Itinerary 2026: 2 Weeks from Xi'an to Kashgar
The classic China Silk Road itinerary — Xi'an (Terracotta Warriors, departure point), Tianshui (Maijishan Grottoes), Zhangye (Danxia Rainbow Mountains), Jiayuguan (western end of the Great Wall), Dunhuang (Mogao Caves, singing sand dunes, crescent moon lake), Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Jiaohe ruins), Urumqi, and Kashgar. Trains, flights, permits.
Updated May 2026
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gansuLanzhou Gansu Complete Guide 2026: Yellow River Raft, Lamian Noodles & Gateway to Northwest
Lanzhou is the only Chinese city built along the Yellow River, and this geography defines everything — from the views of the river gorge cutting through the city to the floating-raft (羊皮筏) culture that has operated here for centuries. This 2026 complete guide covers the Yellow River riverside experience, the original Lanzhou hand-pulled beef noodle soup that has conquered China, Baita Mountain, and the city's role as the gateway to China's northwest.
Updated May 2026
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