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The Bund area, Shanghai

Day 01: Arrival in Lanzhou
Upon arrival, check in at a local hotel and have a short rest. Cycle to the Waterwheel Garden for a visit.


Day 02: Lanzhou - Yongdeng
Cycle about 20km out of Lanzhou and turn right at a crossing. Then cycle uphill along No. 312 highway to Yongdeng, which is at the right edge of Qilian Mountain.


Day 03: Yongdeng - Tianzhu County - Wushao Ridge - Gulang County
Cycle over 10km to Tianzhu County along the mountain road with a slow slope and enjoy the beautiful countryside scenery en route. You can view Maya Snow Mountain in Tianzhu. Then cycle over Wushao Ridge. Continue your riding to Gulang County along downgrades.


Day 04: Gulang County - Wuwei - Yongchang
Cycle along No. 312 highway to Wuwei. With the lowering of altitude, the scenery turns from mountain pasture land to farm. Then cycle uphill to Yongchang County.

Street scene in the Spring Festival

Day 05: Yongchang County - Shandan County
Cycle uphill to Shandan County along a slow slope. Stay overnight there.


Day 06: Shandan County - Zhangye City
Cycle downhill to Zhangye City along a flat road. View the remains of ancient Great Wall en route.


Day 07: Zhangye City - Linze County - Gaotai County - Qingshuipu
Cycle about 72km to Gaotai via Linze. Then cycle uphill about 70km to get to Gobi and then downhill to today's destination, Qingshuipu. Stay overnight there.


Day 08: Qingshuipu - Jiuquan - Jiayuguan Pass
Cycle 70km to Jiuquan and have a short break there. Then continue your cycling to Jiayuguan Pass.


Day 09: Jiayuguan Pass - Yumen Town
Cycle to Yumen Town along the highway on Gobi. View the petrified Han Dynasty remains and various kinds of poplar en route.

Jewish Church in Kaifeng

Day 10: Yumen Town - Anxi
Cycle to Bulongji Town and view Yadan landform and then to Anxi.


Day 11: Anxi - Dunhuang
Cycle south about 20km and then southwest to Dunhuang. Check in a local hotel and have a good rest.


Day 12: Dunhuang
Visit the Mogao Grottoes and the Dunhuang Museum.


Day 13: Dunhuang - Lanzhou
Experience a short camel-riding along the Echoing-Sand Dune to reach the Crescent Lake. The rest of the day is free at leisure. Then take an overnight soft sleeper train to Lanzhou.


Day 14: Lanzhou / Exit
Upon arrival, check in a local hotel and have a short break. Drive to visit Binglingsi Grottoes. End your bicycle tour here.