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Qinghai – Silk Road Northwest China 8D7N 5-Star Tour
Out Manila · China Southern / Air China / China Eastern
Eight days along Qinghai and the Silk Road: Qinghai Lake, Chaka and Qarhan Salt Lakes, Dunhuang’s Mogao Grottoes, Jiayuguan and Zhangye Danxia.
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Tour dates
2026 · from Manila
Departures from Manila, Oct 24–31 2026 to Nov 21–28 2026. The rate changes by date: an amount on a date is added to the base rate per pax. Seats are limited and confirmed at booking.
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Quotation
per person
Tour rate
per pax
Adulttwin sharing
$1,399
Child with bed (11–17 yrs)same supplements as adult
$1,399
Child without bed (2–10 yrs)same supplements as adult
$1,299
Not in the tour rate
per pax
Philippine travel taxUSD 30/pax (paid together with the tour fee)
USD 30
Tips for driver and guideUSD 5/pax/day x 8 days = USD 40/pax
USD 40
Single supplementUSD 260 per room
USD 260
China group visa
USD 40
About this package
8 days 7 nights
Fly to Xining and travel by private coach through Qinghai and Gansu: Qinghai Lake, the Chaka Salt Lake, the Mogao Grottoes, Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring, Jiayuguan and the colourful Zhangye Danxia. Hotels are local 5★ (4★ in Chaka) and the guide is English-speaking. Flights go via Guangzhou, Beijing or Shanghai depending on the departure and airline.
Airfare
Hotel
Meals
Tour guide
Entrance fees
Sightseeing
Baggage
Duration
8 days 7 nights
Departure
Manila (NAIA)
Flight
CZ / CA / MU (by date)
Baggage
23 kg + 7 kg carry-on
Hotels
7 nights, mostly 5★
Meals
Daily breakfast + 10 meals
Transport
Private transfer, bullet train
Guide
English-speaking
Your route
ManilaDay 1
1XiningNight market
2Qinghai LakeErlangjian
3Chaka Salt LakeSmall train
4DunhuangMogao Grottoes
5JiayuguanCity Wall
6ZhangyeColorful Danxia
ManilaDay 8
OutboundMNL CAN
CZ2133 / CZ3092 11:55–14:30 or 16:30–19:40 local time
ReturnXNN CAN
CZ3250 / CZ5051 11:05–14:25 or 23:45–02:25+1 local time
Example shown is the China Southern Sep 4–11 departure. Air China (Oct 14–21, Oct 24–31): CA180 MNL–PEK, then CA1261 PEK–XNN; back CA1266 XNN–PEK, then CA179 PEK–MNL. China Eastern (Nov 5–12, Nov 21–28): MU212 MNL–PVG, then FM9209 PVG–XNN; back FM9210 XNN–PVG, then MU211 PVG–MNL. Times differ by date. Flight times are confirmed with your booking. +1 = arrives the next day.
Day-by-day itinerary
8 days 7 nights
DayCityItineraryMeals & hotel
Day01
Manila – XiningAIR / BUS
Manila – Xining
CZ3092 MNL – CAN 11:55–14:30; CZ2133 CAN – XNN 16:30–19:40 (example)
Fly to Xining via Guangzhou (China Southern), Beijing (Air China) or Shanghai (China Eastern), depending on the departure date
Arrive in Xining and meet the English-speaking guide
Transfer to the hotel and check in
Moji Street Night Market
Local 5★ hotel in Xiningor similar ★★★★★
BBreakfast not included.LLunch not included.DDinner not included.
Day02
Xining – Qinghai Lake – ChakaBUS / TRAIN
Xining – Qinghai Lake – Chaka
Hotel breakfast and check out
Qinghai Lake Erlangjian Scenic Area (including electric car)
Transfer to the airport according to the flight time and fly home via Guangzhou, Beijing or Shanghai
CZ3250 XNN – CAN 11:05–14:25; CZ5051 CAN – MNL 23:45–02:25 (+1) (example)
Sweet homeBack in Manila
BBreakfast included.LLunch not included.DDinner not included.
Meals: B breakfast · L lunch · D dinner · crossed out = not included. Orange = sightseeing stop · bold = shop visit included in the tour.
What’s covered
Inclusions
Economy airfare and taxes (round trip)
Baggage allowance: 1 pc / 23 kg check-in and 7 kg carry-on
Private transfer with English-speaking tour guide
7 nights’ accommodation, twin sharing, with daily hotel breakfast
Sightseeing entrance fees as specified above (first way)
Meals as listed
Exclusions
Personal expenses such as telephone calls and minibar
Extra baggage
Travel insurance
Philippine travel tax USD 30/pax (paid together with the tour fee)
Tips for driver and guide USD 5/pax/day x 8 days = USD 40/pax
Single supplement USD 260 per room
China group visa USD 40/pax
Optional tours
Hotels
or similar
Day 1: Local 5★ hotel in Xining or similar
Day 2: Local 4★ hotel in Chaka or similar
Day 3: Local 5★ hotel in Golmud or similar
Day 4-5: Local 5★ hotel in Dunhuang or similar
Day 6: Local 4★ hotel in Zhangye or similar
Day 7: Local 5★ hotel in Xining or similar
Day 8: Sweet Home
Important notice
please read
If the hotels above are not available at the requested time, they will be replaced by similar ones.
All services are on a private basis. In case of crowded groups or special circumstances, the order of attractions may be adjusted to protect travel time.
Flights and times depend on departure date and airline (China Southern, Air China or China Eastern).
Sightseeing includes first-way entrance fees, plus electric cars, small train, camel ride and shoe covers as listed.
Single supplement USD 260 per room
Child with bed 11–17 yrs and child without bed 2–10 yrs
Visa: China group visa USD 40/pax is not included
Some dates carry a seasonal supplement (this is reflected in the price list)
Where you’ll go
13 stops
1
Moji Street Night Market
A busy night-market street in Xining with local snacks, visited on arrival.
2
Qinghai Lake
China's largest lake, a high-altitude lake on the Tibetan Plateau.
3
Erlangjian Scenic Area
A scenic area on the shore of Qinghai Lake, toured with an electric car.
4
Chaka Salt Lake
A salt lake famous for mirror-like reflections, visited with a one-way small train.
5
Qarhan Salt Lake
A huge salt lake in the Qaidam Basin, toured with an electric shuttle.
6
Shazhou Night Market
A night market in Dunhuang for tasting local snacks.
7
Mogao Grottoes
A famed complex of Buddhist cave temples and murals near Dunhuang, with a digital film and shuttle bus.
8
Mingsha Mountain
Towering sand dunes near Dunhuang, with a camel ride included.
9
Crescent Moon Spring
A crescent-shaped spring among the Mingsha Mountain dunes near Dunhuang.
10
Jiayuguan Ancient City Wall
The historic fortress gate at the western end of the Ming Great Wall, visited with an electric car.
11
Ganzhou Night Market
A night market in Zhangye with local street food.
12
Zhangye Colorful Danxia
A landscape of rainbow-striped rock hills in Zhangye.
13
Qilian Mountains Grassland
Wide grassland scenery passed on the way back to Xining.
Know before you go
China tips
Practical tips for China, from entry rules to what to eat. General guidance for a Philippine traveller — rules and prices change, so confirm the latest before you fly. Need a hand with the visa or tickets? Our team is glad to help.
Entry requirements
Tourist visa required
Philippine passport holders need a Chinese tourist (L) visa arranged before travel — our ticketing desk can walk you through the requirements. Passport valid 6+ months with blank pages. No vaccinations are required.
Money
Renminbi (¥); go cashless
China runs on mobile pay — set up Alipay or WeChat Pay and link a Visa/Mastercard before you fly; they now work for tourists almost everywhere. Carry some cash as backup. Tipping is not customary. Budget roughly ₱2,000–3,500 a day for meals and extras.
Weather & what to pack
Four seasons; check your month
Shanghai has hot, humid summers and cold winters; Yunnan (Kunming, Lijiang) is mild by day but cool at night and sits at altitude. Layers, a warm jacket, comfortable shoes, sunblock and a rain layer cover most dates.
Getting around
Metro plus Didi
City metros are fast, cheap and signed in English; use the Didi app (with in-app English) for taxis. Your package covers airport transfers and a private coach on tour days, and high-speed trains link the cities.
Language
Mandarin; little English
English is limited outside hotels, so keep translations handy. Useful words: Nǐ hǎo (hello), Xièxie (thank you), Duōshǎo qián? (how much?). Your guide translates throughout the tour.
Culture & etiquette
Mind the customs
Give and receive items with both hands, never stand chopsticks upright in rice, and queue patiently. Photography can be restricted at temples and official sites — follow the signs and your guide.
Safety & health
Very safe; carry your passport
China is very safe with low street crime; carry your passport as ID. Drink bottled or boiled water. Emergencies: police 110, ambulance 120. Keep your hotel’s name in Chinese to show taxi drivers.
Connectivity
VPN + roaming, not a local SIM
Google, Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram are blocked in China — install a trusted VPN before you arrive. The easiest data is an international roaming SIM/eSIM that routes outside the firewall. WeChat keeps you in touch and pays.
Must-see sights & food
The Bund & Lijiang old town
See Shanghai’s Bund skyline and Yu Garden, or Yunnan’s Stone Forest, Lijiang old town and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Try xiaolongbao soup dumplings, hotpot, roast duck and Yunnan rice noodles.
Four days in Shanghai with a full day at Shanghai Disneyland (1-day pass included), Xinshi Ancient Town, the Bund, Nanjing Road and city shopping stops, on a China Eastern flight from Cebu.
A relaxed Shanghai city break on Cebu Pacific: the Bund, Nanjing Road, Chenghuang Temple, Wukang Road and Florentia Town, with a free day for optional Disneyland.
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