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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
Dunhuang is the hub on the ancient Silk Road. This private day trip from Dunhuang will take you to visit Jade Gate Pass, Ghost City, and Han Dynasty Great Wall Ruin with a local guide by private vehicle. Pickup time is at 8am from your centrally located Dunhuang hotel.
What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Private tour
Lunch
Transport by private vehicle
Drinks
Gratuities
What to expect
Yumen Pass
1h · Admission ticket included
At 8 am, you guide will meet you at your hotel lobby. Then, you will take a 1.5-hour ride to Jade Gate Pass, also known as Yumenguan in Chinese. Yang Pass and Jade Gate Pass were two important passes near Dunhuang in ancient time. You can still see the ruin of these big passes that are situated near an oasis in the middle of Gobi Desert.
Great Wall of Han Dynasty
1h · Admission ticket included
Afterwards, you will head to Han Dynasty Great Wall Ruin that was built in Han Dynasty about 2,000 years ago. It is very impressive to see the wonder extending from inland China all the way here, and then to Lop Nur.
Yadan National Geological Park
2h · Admission ticket included
Later, you will continue driving for 1.5 hours to Ghost City that is Yardan Geological National Park nearby Lop Nur, and it is the key route of the ancient Silk Road from Dunhuang to Lop Nur. There are many different clay formation created by the wind. You will hear the horrified sounds from the clay on a windy day as if whispers of ghosts, hence the name. Lunch is included and served at a local restaurant. At the end, you will be transferred back to you hotel where the busy but wonderful day concludes.
Silk Road Trips
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Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We also pick up and drop off at your centrally located Dunhuang hotel.
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
