Answered by Pier from USA | Mar. 02, 2014 02:21
In GS, Dunhuan cannot be missed. Besides, the Jiayuguan Pass, the Mogao Caves, Labrang Monastery, Maiji Moutain, Qilian Mountain, the Qiyi Glacier, Kongtong Mountain, GS Provincial Museum and so on. The ones I listed are famous one.
I think 12 days are enough to cover all these.
The attractions are located in different places in that province, so it is hard to find the tour guide to go together with you all along. I also suggested to travel on your own, because it is very cheap and you can plan on your own time.
The trains and local public transportation fee is not very high, so you will not cost much for traveling there.