Ancient capitals of the Guanzhong plain plus the full Hexi Corridor. A self-drive stitch-together route with almost no c...

Eastern Silk Road Line Xi'an-Lanzhou-Wuwei-Zhangye-Jiayuguan-Dunhuang

Also known as: Hexi Corridor · Gansu North Line

Ancient capitals of the Guanzhong plain plus the full Hexi Corridor. A self-drive stitch-together route with almost no coach tours.

City loop 12 days Gansu, Shaanxi May–Oct

Route Introduction

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Why This Route Exists
The historical & geographical answer to why this route came to be
  • Ancient capitals of the Guanzhong plain plus the full Hexi Corridor.
  • A self-drive stitch-together route with almost no coach tours.

At a Glance

Suggested days 12 days
Cities 6
Provinces Gansu, Shaanxi
Difficulty 🟠 Challenging
Best months May–Oct
Best for Great for history enthusiasts, Silk Road culture lovers, and photographers

Route Map Animated marker shows direction

🏙️ Xi'an 🏙️ Lanzhou 🏙️ Wuwei 🏙️ Zhangye 🏙️ Jiayuguan 🏙️ Dunhuang
Eastern Silk Road Line: Xi'an-Lanzhou-Wuwei-Zhangye-Jiayuguan-Dunhuang 西安 → 兰州 → 武威 → 张掖 → 嘉峪关 → 敦煌
Time Place / plan Category Duration Transfer Note
Day 1 Xi'an
Day 2 Lanzhou
Day 3 Wuwei
Day 4 Zhangye
Day 5 Jiayuguan
Day 6 Dunhuang

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