Gao would move to top tier side Chengdu Blades in the 2008 Chinese Super League season and would make his debut on September 6, 2008 against Shenzhen Xiangxue in a 0-0 draw.
[1] He would go on to establish himself as a squad regular within the team and would make fifteen appearances in his debut season for the club.
[3] Gao decided to remain faithful towards the club and would play in fifteen league games and scored five goals to aid Chengdu gain promotion at the end of the season.
[4] On 16 February 2015, Gao transferred to China League One side Qingdao Hainiu.
[5] He would become an integral member of the team that would win the 2019 China League One division and promotion into the top tier.