Private Day Trip in Dunhuang: Explore Jade Gate Pass, Ancient Great Wall Ruin & Ghost City
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Embark on a private day trip in Dunhuang and discover the fascinating Jade Gate Pass, Ancient Great Wall Ruin, and Ghost City. Explore the ancient Silk Road with a knowledgeable local guide and enjoy the convenience of private transportation.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Yumen Pass - 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 - 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 - 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 - tour operator
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Private tour
- Lunch
- Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Dunhuang serves as a pivotal center on the old Silk Road. On this exclusive day excursion from Dunhuang, you’ll get the opportunity to explore the Jade Gate Pass, Ghost City, and the remnants of the Great Wall from the Han Dynasty, accompanied by a local guide in a privately hired vehicle. Your centrally situated Dunhuang hotel is where the journey commences at 8 in the morning.
Location
Yumen Pass
90 Km Northwest of Dunhuang,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Christopher
Sep 4, 2017
Lily was an excellent guide. The... - <p>Lily was an excellent guide. The trip is worthwhile, although you get stuck with a bunch of local tourists who only want to take selfies! The Great Wall was amazing--as were some of the wind sculptures.</p>
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