12 Days Yinchuan · Inner Mongolia · Gansu Tour / 12天银川 · 内蒙古 · 甘肃之旅

Fly via Beijing to Yinchuan, capital of Ningxia. Transfer to hotel for dinner and rest.

经北京飞抵宁夏首府银川。专车接往酒店，享晚餐后休息。

After breakfast, visit Shahu Lake Scenic Area, one of China’s premier attractions, renowned for its unique blend of desert, wetlands, lakes and birdlife.

Explore the Sand Sculpture Park and Wetland Museum before continuing to Qingtongxia 108 Pagodas, a remarkable Western Xia pagoda complex built against the mountains overlooking the Yellow River. Admire the distinctive triangular arrangement of the pagodas and the picturesque scenery of mountains and water.

早餐后游览被誉为“鱼的世界、鸟的天堂”的【沙湖景区】，欣赏沙漠、湖泊、湿地交融的独特景观，并参观沙雕园及湿地博物馆。

随后前往【青铜峡108塔】，欣赏依山傍水而建的西夏古塔群，感受其独特布局与悠久历史文化。

After breakfast, travel to the edge of the Tengger Desert in Alxa, passing the Ningxia–Inner Mongolia border, the Ming Great Wall and Helan Mountain. Board a 4WD SUV for an exciting desert crossing to the Three Lakes – Wulan Lake, Camel Lake and Guitar Lake. Visit the famous red Wulan Lake, known as the “Heart of the Earth,” and enjoy a complimentary drone group photo.

Continue to the pink-hued Camel Lake and admire Guitar Lake while experiencing the vast desert landscape. Afterwards, visit Guangzong Temple, the largest monastery in Alxa and home to the stupa of the Sixth Dalai Lama. Continue to Zuoqi for hotel check-in, with free time to explore the town in the evening.

早餐后前往阿拉善腾格里沙漠边缘，途经宁蒙交界、明长城遗址及贺兰山。乘坐四驱越野车穿越腾格里三湖——【乌兰湖】、【骆驼湖】及【吉他湖】。

游览被誉为“地球之心”的红色【乌兰湖】，并特别安排无人机团队航拍；随后欣赏粉色【骆驼湖】及沿途【吉他湖】风光，感受大漠魅力。

之后参观阿拉善地区最大的藏传佛教寺院【广宗寺】，瞻仰六世达赖灵塔。随后前往左旗入住酒店，晚上可自由漫步当地街区。

After breakfast, journey across the vast Alxa Desert and endless Gobi landscapes towards Ejin Banner. Along the way, enjoy the magnificent desert scenery and, if fortunate, catch a glimpse of the rare mirage phenomenon.

Upon arrival, head to the Second and Eighth Bridges to photograph the golden poplar forests and red willow groves glowing under the beautiful sunset.

早餐后前往【额济纳旗】。沿途欣赏浩瀚无垠的阿拉善沙海与茫茫戈壁风光，幸运的话还有机会看到难得一见的海市蜃楼。下午抵达后前往二道桥及八道桥，在夕阳映照下拍摄金色胡杨林与红柳林的迷人景色。

After breakfast, visit the legendary Sacred Tree, a giant ancient poplar standing proudly in the desert. Continue to the ancient ruins of Heishui City, once a prosperous city during the Western Xia and Yuan Dynasties.

View the remains of Datong City and Juyan historical relics before exploring Ruoshui Jinsha Bay Poplar Forest, home to vast desert poplar forests and beautiful river landscapes.

Later, visit the famous Strange Tree Forest, where weathered dead poplars create hauntingly beautiful scenery, especially at sunset.

早餐后前往【神树】，欣赏屹立大漠中的千年胡杨。随后游览西夏、元代古城遗址【黑水城】，远观大同城及居延遗迹，感受丝路历史沧桑。

接着前往【弱水金沙湾胡杨林】，欣赏大面积原始胡杨与弱水河风光。之后游览著名的【怪树林】，观赏形态各异的枯木奇景，拍摄壮丽日落景观。

Rise early to visit Juyan Lake, the final destination of the ancient Ruoshui River and one of Northwest China’s historic inland lakes.

Continue to Ejin Poplar Forest Scenic Area, exploring the famous Second, Fourth, Sixth and Eighth Bridges. Admire the golden poplar reflections, endless forests, desert scenery, camel caravans and stunning autumn landscapes that have made Ejin one of China’s most famous autumn destinations.

清晨前往【居延海】，欣赏大漠湖泊的宁静与壮美。随后游览【额济纳胡杨林景区】，依次参观二道桥、四道桥、六道桥及八道桥。欣赏河畔金色倒影、无边胡杨林、沙漠驼队及层林尽染的秋日美景，感受“中国最美秋色”魅力。

After breakfast, travel to Jinta Poplar Forest, one of the largest and best-preserved desert poplar forests in Northwest China. Admire golden poplars reflected in blue lakes, red willows, reeds and vast desert scenery.

Experience the charm of Silk Road autumn landscapes while enjoying one of Gansu’s most beautiful autumn destinations. Continue to Jiuquan for overnight stay.

早餐后前往【金塔胡杨林】。景区拥有西北地区规模最大的胡杨林之一，金色胡杨倒映湖面，与红柳、芦苇及大漠景观相映成趣。尽情感受丝路秋色与胡杨文化魅力，随后前往酒泉入住酒店

Travel through the scenic Hexi Corridor to Zhangye and visit Pingshanhu Grand Canyon, often compared to Zhangjiajie and Colorado Grand Canyon.

Marvel at its dramatic canyons, colourful rock formations and magnificent geological landscapes, making it one of the most spectacular natural wonders in Northwest China.

早餐后沿河西走廊前往张掖，游览【平山湖大峡谷】。这里集峡谷奇观、地质景观及自然风光于一体，被誉为“比肩张家界、媲美科罗拉多大峡谷”，景色雄伟壮观。

Visit Mati Temple Scenic Area, famous for its grotto art, Yugur ethnic culture and beautiful Qilian Mountain scenery.

Continue to the world-renowned Zhangye Rainbow Danxia, where colourful layers of rock formations create one of China’s most stunning geological landscapes. Admire the vibrant colours and unique formations before returning to the hotel.

早餐后前往【马蹄寺风景区】，欣赏石窟艺术、裕固族风情及祁连山秋色。随后游览闻名世界的【张掖七彩丹霞】，欣赏层次分明、色彩斑斓的丹霞地貌奇观，感受大自然的鬼斧神工。

After breakfast, travel to Wuwei and visit the historic Tiantishan Grottoes, one of the earliest large-scale Buddhist grottoes in China and an important cultural site along the Silk Road.

Continue to the Leitai Han Culture Museum, home to the famous bronze sculpture “Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow,” now recognised as the symbol of China Tourism.

早餐后前往武威，参观中国早期大型石窟之一【天梯山石窟】，感受丝路佛教艺术魅力。随后游览【雷台汉文化博物馆】，欣赏国宝级文物“马踏飞燕”，了解辉煌的汉代历史文化。

Travel to Lanzhou and visit the iconic Zhongshan Iron Bridge and Yellow River Mother Statue, symbols of the city. Continue to Lanzhou Shuimo Danxia Scenic Area, the closest Danxia landform to a major city in China. Admire its colourful cliffs, dramatic peaks, deep valleys and unique geological formations shaped over millions of years.

早餐后前往兰州，游览兰州地标【中山铁桥】及【黄河母亲像】。随后前往【兰州水墨丹霞景区】，欣赏色彩丰富的丹霞崖壁、奇峰峡谷及壮丽地质景观，感受西北丹霞的独特魅力

After breakfast, free & easy. After dinner, transfer to the airport for your flight back Singapore.

早餐后，自由活动。晚餐后送往机场，经北京返回新加坡。