Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport, onboard the flight to Xining via Connecting city.

This morning, we head towards Qinghai Lake. Enjoy the beautiful grassland scenery. We will pass the famous "Reverse Flow River," where all rivers flow east, but this river flows west (includes a photo opportunity with yaks). Afterward, we arrive at Qinghai Lake Erlangjian Scenic Area. Qinghai Lake is known as China’s most beautiful lake. Next, we head to Chaka Salt Lake (including one-way sightseeing train ride)(Addtional Tour). Chaka Lake with the title of “Mirror of the Sky in China”rose to fame nationwide rapidly in recent years, attracting increasing travelers. “Chaka” means “Salt Lake” in Tibetan.

Head to Xiaochaidahu Lake, also known as Bagachaidamu Lake, the largest saline lake in the entire Dachaidan area. We then pass the 315 National Road U-shaped highway (For your safety, we do not allow stop for photos, thank you for your understanding!). On both sides of the road are unique Yadan landforms and colorful salt lakes, creating a truly magical landscape. Next, we head to the "China's Maldives" at Dongtaijinaer Lake, a place that feels like it could only exist in paradise. Thereafter, we visit Yadan Devil City, also known as the Southern Eight Immortals. This is a magical land, formed by a series of intermittent long ridges and depressions, known for its Yadan landforms, a unique geological feature. After the visit, continue to Golmud

Visit Chaerhan (Qarhan) Salt Lake, the largest salt lake in China and one of the most famous inland salt lakes in the world, located in the Dreamy Salt Lake Scenic Area (including shuttle bus). Chaerhan Salt Lake, meaning "world of salt" in Mongolian, lies in Qinghai. Next, we visit the Yangguan Scenic Area, built in the 1st century BC during the Western Han Dynasty under Emperor Wu, and it served as a crucial customs post and the gateway of the ancient Silk Road. Then, we continue our journey to Dunhuang.

This morning, it’s time to witness ancient culture by visiting one of China’s Four Great Buddhist Caves – the Mogao Caves (including shuttle bus). The Dunhuang Caves are considered a “cultural treasure of the 20th century” and are often called the "Louvre of the East." Thereafter, continue to explore the desert wonder – Mingsha Mountain and Moon Spring (including shoe covers + shuttle bus). Here, we can appreciate the magical beauty of the desert and spring coexisting, with the sand never covering the spring and the spring never running dry. In the evening, we visit the Dunhuang Shazhou Night Market, the largest night market in Dunhuang. Known for its distinct local features and vibrant folk customs, it is hailed as Dunhuang's “Night Scene Picture” and “Folk Art Painting.” Afterward, we return to the hotel to check in and rest.

Visit the Silk Road Sculptures at the Bichitan on the Hexi Corridor (Great Land of Sons – Han Wu’s Mighty Wind – Boundless). Among these, the "Great Land of Sons" sculpture is represented by a giant baby figure lying peacefully on the ground, seemingly asleep. This “Great Land of Sons” sculpture has become a striking landmark for many tourists. Next, we head to Jiayuguan Fortress, the important pass of the Hexi Corridor. It is the most magnificent and imposing of all the Ming Dynasty Great Wall passes, and it is remarkably well-preserved.

Zhangye, known as "The Jiangnan of the Frontier" and "Golden Zhangye." Our first stop is the Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park – the Seven-Colored Danxia (including shuttle bus) (Additional Tour). After lunch, we visit the Giant Buddha Temple, notable for its gigantic reclining Buddha statue made around 1100 during the Western Xia and Song dynasty.

Depart to Qilian, passing through the Biandukou Gorge. We stop over at Ebao Ancient town, a crucial transportation hub in the Hexi Corridor. After Ebao Town, we continue on to the layered, towering Qilian Grassland – one of the most beautiful grasslands in China. Next, we drive through Daban Mountain (elevation 3,792 meters), where we can stop at the Daban Mountain Viewing Platform to admire the Gangshika Snow Peak, the highest peak in the eastern part of the Qilian Mountains. Enjoy the view of the Black Spring Reservoir, the main water source for Xining, before arriving in Xining. Visit the famous Tibetan Buddhist sacred site, Ta'er Monastery (with electric car). Note: In July, you can visit the “Fairyland Menyuan” scenic area. The most beautiful time is from July 10 to July 30. Every July, Menyuan becomes a paradise on Earth, with fields of blooming rapeseed flowers stretching for dozens of kilometers, resembling a golden sea.

We bid farewell to Xining filled with wonderful memories, as we conclude this incredible journey along the Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop. We head to the airport to take a domestic flight to the connecting city, and from there, fly back to Singapore.