Private Customized the Silk Road Tour
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Private Customized the Silk Road Tour

By Silk Road Angel Tours
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Ages 0-80
Duration: 8h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: Chinese, Japanese, English, French
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Highlights

  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Landing and facility fees
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • All entrance fees


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Airport pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
      • Dunhuang Airport, Dunhuang China
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Infant seats available
        • Wheelchair accessible
        • Pushchair accessible
        • Service animals allowed
        • Infants must sit on laps
        • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
        • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 40805P36

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Children must be accompanied by an adult
        • Most travellers can participate
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 40805P36

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        • Silk Road Angel Tours
          5.0 of 5 bubbles82
          Dunhuang, Gansu, China
          Joined in September 2017
        • deborahaW2690DI
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fabulous experience
          Steven and the Silk Road Angel Tour crew were simply wonderful! He arranged private tours for us in Chengdu, X’ian, Dunhuang and Beijing. Tour guides Steven, Sunny, Lily and Kathy were outstanding and impressively knowledgeable and helpful. I cannot recommend them more highly. Thank you!
          Written 28 October 2024
        • 761billz
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great trip to DunHuang
          Great trip and thanks for Steve and his good organizational schedule! We had an enjoyable travel experience
          Written 28 November 2023
        • ronlY8796EM
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent trip. I definitely will look into another China tour with Steven like the Zhangiajie, Jiuzhagou.
          The trip from Lanzhou to Dunhuang was absolutely rewarding, including views of Yellow River, stunning colorful Zhangye landscapes, good museum of history, multiple UNESCO sites like remains of the Great Wall, and amazing buddhism caves. The trip was well planned by Steven in terms of timing, hotel, meals, sites.
          Written 23 November 2023
        • laifongl47
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          An excellent trip, well organized, and enjoyable!
          This is very excellent trip. I enjoy it very much. The tour guide is excellent. He is very well organized, considerate, and makes everyone feel very comfortable.
          Written 2 November 2023
        • D595QJdianat
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          An excellent travel company in Gansu Province
          I enjoyed so much the trip to Gansu province with the Silk Road Angel Tour . They provided excellent service. I’m sure I will come again and have Steve help me to arrange the trip again.
          Written 2 November 2023
        • HKTravelers11
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Silk Road Angel Tours arranged an unforgettable trip for us
          Steven Kang at Angel Tours arranged an incredible experience for us, identifying cultural and natural highlights along the Silk Road from Tianshui to Dunhuang. Steven was responsive from the start and engaged with us in a dialogue to identify what sights we wanted to see, what kind of hotels and restaurants we expected and how long we wanted to travel each day; he even helped us with our China visas. The transportation he arranged was excellent, the hotels met our standards (given our budget-- very good value) and he was knowledgeable about the region. During the over 1,500 km we traveled together (not including the train rides that he arranged separately for us), Steven was always responsive to our group's needs, was patient with us and engaging but not intrusive when we wanted to do our own things. I highly recommend him and his team if you want a special, customised, unforgettable experience on the Silk Road!
          Written 22 April 2023
        • 388leir
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing traveling experience
          The natural landscape and cultural history of Northwest China are worth visiting. Every scenic sport is unique, especially the Rainbow Mountain in Zhangye, which is spectular and incredible
          Written 21 July 2021
        • U538MRhelenh
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A wonderful Silk Road trip
          We found Steven through a colleague who recently took a similar trip. We are a group of 6 people and we are very happy with the itinerary and service that Steven provided for us. He has been very professional, patient and proactive to our needs. He also has a wealth of knowledge about the region, so we learned a lot from him. The hotels we stayed in and the restaurants we dined in all met or exceeded our expectations. Steven is a trustworthy guide and you can definitely rely on his experience and professionalism to make your trip a memorable one.
          Written 8 July 2021
        • Carnation61
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          wonderful trip
          Steven has been a travel agent with plenty of experience in this region. During the 8-day-trip, he was not only arranged the intereting sites of visitings, but also took good care of clients needs. Therefore, we have learnt from him about Chinese history and culture. etc. We had tried delicious foods and beverages.
          Written 3 July 2021
        • joerg188
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing tour with so much history in it.
          There is no favorite spot to describe, the weather was just perfect, the sceneries are breath taking. The trip was well organized and well prepared. It was hot and for that you need to carry enough water, and sun blocker with you. The best beef noodles we ever had. We can only recommend the tour and with Steven you will have an experienced tour guide.
          Written 25 June 2021
        • wisefrog46
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A great in-depth tour of the Dunhuang region
          Steven was an outstanding tour guide who greatly facilitated my exploration of Dunhuang and provided valuable historical and cultural context for the sites we explored. He and his driver were extremely professional, punctual, and polite. Since I always like to eat the local food wherever I'm visiting, Steven was also super helpful with taking me to great nearby restaurants and recommending the best dishes. I'd definitely recommend Steven to anyone who is interested in getting the most out of their Dunhuang experience.
          Written 24 May 2021
        • Steven_Dunhuang
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Perfect trip from Xining to Dunhuang
          We enjoyed a perfectly organized 6 days trip from Xining to Qinghai to Dunhuang. With nice weather, nice hotels, a convenient car with a perfect driver. Steven is a highly reliable and very well English speaking guide.
          Written 2 October 2020
        • rata_18
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Wonderful trip with tour guide and operator Steven
          We had a wonderful trip that was organized and guided by Steven, The trip included two provinces - Gansu and Sichuan. It was a very interesting 9 days trip, that started in Dunhuang and finished im Chengdu. The trip was very well organized , including hotels , alll the program and Steven is a perfect English-speaking and very informative guide. Also all the discussion of the trip program and all the communication before the trip by e-mails eas excellent . We highly recommend !!!
          Written 29 April 2020
        • JSDude
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Dunhuang Trip
          Dunhuang was a truly magical setting. The magnificent sand dunes surrounding the city on the horizon combined with the extremely rich and unique history and culture of the area makes it truly one of the most special places in China and the world. Steven was an excellent tour guide with a deep knowledge of the area and infectious enthusiasm that enhanced the trip greatly. I felt he truly cared about us getting the best possible impression of his favorite city and it showed in the level of detail and attention he provided to us during our visit. I highly recommend visiting Dunhuang with Steven!
          Written 21 February 2020
        • Cameron G
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Went through CIEE, Lots of fun!
          Really enjoyed DunHuang, and having this tour was a huge plus getting to know the city. The tour guide was friendly, the sites were nice, and the logistics were pretty effortless
          Written 30 October 2019
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        rmg08057
        Auckland, New Zealand4 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Sept 2024 • Solo
        During October 2024 Steven Kang of Silk Road Angel Tours and I travelled from Kashgar (Kashi), through Xinjiang and Gansu, to X’ian and on to Chengdu in Sichuan. This took 18 days and with Steven’s gracious facilitation, was one of the highlights of my life.

        This was the second trip I have done with Steven (previously in June 2023) and my faith in Steven’s capabilities was completely justified. We travelled by car (18 days), train (4 journeys – none more than half a day) and plane (two evening journeys) … meeting in Kashgar and parting in Changdu. We used our preestablished itinerary as a ‘guide’ and went ‘off-piste’ whenever we liked (not often because Steven’s planning was pretty good). I was tired the first few days, but the even pace of the travel and plenty of time to rest up, meant I got stronger and stronger as the trip progressed. Steven had a deft hand at knowing when to linger, when to step out smartly and when to just soak all the marvelous stuff in – Steven is indeed a bit of a past-master at setting the pace. At 70 y.o. I appreciated that!

        Our trip tracked along the route that Buddhism spread from India to central China – in fact this became a theme for our journey and Steven was revealed as quite the expert in this area. Key milestones were the Kizil Grottoes outside Kuqa, Bezeklik Grottoes near Turpan, the exquisite Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, the long ride out to the dramatic Bingling Caves near Lanzhou, the mighty Maijishan in Tianshui (surely one of the wonders of the world!), finishing at the Leshan Buddha near Chengdu. When we add in the Dafo Reclining Buddha in Zhangye (seen in 2023, on the trainline between Dunhuang and Lanzhou) we have a stupendous core of experiences as a backbone around which one can add any number of genuine sights and locations. Steven has our itinerary.

        For those that like local food, we were able to get the real deal every day … the BBQ at the Kashgar Sunday Market, the cold noodles in a small village restaurant outside Turpan, the beef noodles for breakfast in Lanzhou down near the Iron Bridge, the fabulous dumplings in a sensational standout restaurant in Mt Emei township outside Chengdu, not forgetting the brand new Muslim restaurant in Zhangye (scrumptious, we went back twice!) where two schoolgirls bought an icecream ‘for the visitors’. Don’t be scared off by the sight of plates piled high with red and green chilis – the locals themselves leave all the chili on the plate, picking out the delicious veggies, lamb, beef and fish .

        In summary, if you get a chance to go to Gansu or Xinjiang, then do so … I can recommend strongly the services of Steven Kang as your professional guide.
        Written 15 January 2025
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        Kathleen T
        15 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        We recently completed our 3 day private tour with Steven to Dunhuang/Zhangye and had a wonderful experience covering camel rides through the sand dunes, ancient Maogao caves, MoonLake Springs, Horse Hoof Temples and the amazing Danxia multi coloured hills. We are glad to have covered these two incredible areas with rich ancient history and Steven has been a great local guide, well organised itinerary and logistic support that is always on time. Steven’s local connection helped secured us with good VIP seats to the cultural shows and provided professional services with his impressive knowledge and China history which helped to enhance our China experiences. Overall, our group of 9 were well taken care of and I will not hesitate to recommend Steven/ChinaRoad AngelTours. He is also effectively bilingual in Mandarin although English tours is what he specialised.
        Written 17 September 2024
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        Bahram P
        Houston, TX10 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dec 2023 • Couples
        My wife and I had an incredible visit to Dunhuang with Steve at Silk Road Angel Tours. Steve organized our amazing two day private tour with visits to the sand dunes, camel rides, an excellent show, and the breathtaking Mogao Caves. He also booked a beautiful hotel for us near the sand dunes and treated us to some delicious meals. The booking process with Steve was very easy and he was very responsive to any inquires or requests.
        Written 3 January 2024
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        荣挺进 R
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2023 • Friends
        It was a happy and fruitful week. The Hexi Corridor went westwards, with great rivers, plateaus, Gobi Desert, oasis, golden poplar forests... As a Tang poet wrote: "The long distance is endless, and the mountains are broken and connected." Museums, temples, city walls, art exhibitions, music and dance, etc. The guide and I went from strangers to friends and relatives. "I visited Dunhuang several times and shook hands with my relatives a thousand times."
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        Written 3 November 2023
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        Bluefin
        17 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2020 • Friends
        We did a super condensed 3 day custom tour of Gansu Province. As foreigners, we were concerned about the impact of coronavirus travel changes to our trip. Our guide Steven ensured everything was smooth and effortless. We never had to line up for tickets or worry about where we were going to be picked up. Steven took charge of all communication with hotels, scenic staff, restaurants and transport and was sensitive to our needs I.e. frequent bathroom breaks, constant photo taking, need for coffee. We never felt rushed.

        We started in Zhangye, and visited both Rainbow Mountain as well as the Pingshanhu geopark. The view was breathtaking.

        In Dunhuang, we went to the Crescent Moon oasis in the sand dunes and went again next morning to catch the sunrise.

        The famous Mogao caves were also terrific. The great thing is both of these locations are very close to the city itself and not hard to get to.

        If you want a customized tour of Gansu, this is would be solid choice.
        Written 18 August 2020
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        mtnbikemania
        Seattle, WA7 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        May 2024 • Friends
        Steven provide me with an excellent two day itinerary that allowed me to see everything that I wanted to in the Dunhuang area. He made the process easy and took all the headaches out of the logistics of getting from place to place and accessing the important things I wanted to. He is quite knowledgeable about the history of the area and I learned a lot from him during the two days.
        Written 11 September 2024
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        Vedran
        Shanghai, China4 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        With the distances between points of interest across Gansu (Lanzhou, Zhangye, Dunhuang), and only 5 days to cover it, Steven’s services were indispensable.

        Ease of travel
        Mixing high speed train and shuttle we were saving time and traveled comfortably on long legs, while not having to worry about how to get around locally.

        English speaking
        Although Gansu’s sites are gaining traction with foreign tourists for a long time, English speaking guides are still rare. Especially if non of you is Chinese speaking, Steven will help out with briefing you on the context and getting you around.

        Familiar with places
        You are sure to get the authentic dishes, value for your money in hotels, and a quick fix to ideas that pop up.

        Plus, Steven is a comfortable person to have around.
        Written 18 August 2020
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        Amelia A
        7 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Everything was taken care of with ease. We all had so much fun at the Singing Sand Sand dunes and the Mogao Grottos!
        Written 30 October 2019
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        Leigh T
        5 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oct 2021
        I booked a 2 day solo tour of Dunhuang with Steven only to have my plans impacted by a recent COVID outbreak in the region. I cannot recommend this tour or his services more highly! In a rapidly changing situation, Steven helped me figure out plans for onward travel and even followed up to make sure I arrived safe and sound. Even though in the end I only got to see the city and its sights for one day, it was more than worth it for the insight, historical knowledge and convenience he brought to the experience. Mogao Caves were more than worth the trip out west!
        Written 31 October 2021
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        Ping Xie
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oct 2019
        We have been working with Steven Kang since 2012. Each year in late October, Steven helps us to organize and coordinate the trip to the west. From the students' evaluation, we can see students all amazed by the historic part from the trip and appreciated the opportunities that they can interact with tibetan minority group from the trip, on top of that, the professional service from Angel Tours ensure the travel experience educational and rewarding. Thank you!
        Written 1 December 2019
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