Overview
Explore the best of Dunhuang during this private day tour. Start in the westernmost part of the Hexi Corridor to discover the mysterious Yadan landscape; and follow the footsteps of ancient Silk Road to admire the Yumen Pass. You will have a pleasant experience in Dunhuang with a professional driver. * Private transportation with good AC * Professional and Friendly Chinese Speaking Driver. * Bottled water and paper napkins * 7/24 English Service online * Additional Service of check-in Service at Hotel
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water and paper napkins
- English Speaking Guide Service
- Entrance Fee Listed in the itinerary
What's Not Included
- Lunch and Dinner
- Hotel
- Personal expense and Tips for the driver
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
The driver will meet you at the hotel lobby with a welcome board, then you will set off by private vehicle to Yumen Pass. Yumen Pass got the name because the famous Khotan jade entered the Dunhuang from here. Yumenguan pass and Yangguan pass were the two critical defensive passes protecting Dunhuang from invasion from the West about thousands of year ago. From here you can not only learn more history and culture about the ancient Silk Road but also learn many famous poems of Tang Dynasty.
Stop 2
Next you will travel to Yadan National Geological Park, the largest one of Yadan Landform found so far. The park stretches twenty-five kilometers from north to south and about two kilometers from east to west. It features the unique and beautiful scenes and landscapes of the Gobi desert.
Stop 3
Continue with the driving of an hour to entrance of Yangguan Pass. Here you can appreciate the beauty of vicissitudes of the Great Wall, enjoy the natural view combined by oasis, desert and snow peaks, and taste the juicy fruits.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels