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Private Silk Road Hiking Day Tour of Yangguan Pass Including Lunch

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Private Silk Road Hiking Day Tour of Yangguan Pass Including Lunch

About this activity

This private hiking day tour will take you to Yangguan by comfortably air-conditioned vehicle from your Dunhuang hotel. Upon arrival, enjoy an approximately 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) hike which will take you 1.5 to 2 hours to arrive at Yangguan Pass. You will see this important pass of ancient silk road and visit the Museum of Yangguan Pass. Lunch will be served at a local farmer's restaurant. Afterwards, visit Jade Gate Pass and the great wall of Han Dynasty on your way back to Dunhuang.

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At a glance

Duration
8 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
Korean, Chinese, Japanese, English, French
Audio guide
Chinese, English, French
Written guide
Chinese, Japanese, English, French
Operated by
Silk Road Angel Tours

Ages: Children (3–8 years) · Youth (9–17 years) · Adults (18–75 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: Lunch
  • Included: English-speaking guide
  • Included: Hotel pickup & drop-off
  • Included: Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
  • Included: Transport by private vehicle

Not included

  • Not included: Optional activities
  • Not included: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Yangguan Historic Sites

    2 hours Admission included

    At 8:30 am, your private English-speaking guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel to embark on a day of adventure. You will be transferred by comfortably air-conditioned private vehicle to Yangguan that is located by a small oasis about 70 kilometers away from downtown Dunhuang. By 9:30 am, you will start hiking in Yangguan. The distance of your hike is approximately 3.1 miles (5 kilometers) from the entrance to the site of Yangguan Pass. Along the way, you will see the beautiful oasis before arriving at Yangguan Pass where you will apply for a "passport" from the governor as a souvenir and also visit the Museum of Yangguan Pass. Lunch will be served at a local farmer's restaurant where you could visit the vineyard during lunch.

  2. Yumen Pass

    one hour Admission included

    In the afternoon, you will be transferred to Jade Gate Pass and the site of Han Dynasty Great Wall (256 B.C. - 195 B.C.) which takes approximately 1 hour. In Chinese history, Han Dynasty built many walls to strengthen the safety of their frontier as well as exploring ways to do business with the western region. Instead of piling up layers upon layers of stones or bricks like other dynasties did, the Great Wall of Han Dynasty was built with sand and weeds that were abundant locally. These two materials were mixed together by being layered on top of each other. On average, every layer measures from 4.7 to 5.9 inches (12 to 15 centimeters). Current remains of the wall is ranging from 1.6 feet tall to over 6.6 feet in height. At the end, you will be transferred back to your Dunhuang hotel by 5:30pm where this tour ends.

  3. Great Wall of Han Dynasty

    30 min Admission included

    The Great Wall of Han Dynasty was built with sand and weeds that were abundant locally. These two materials were mixed together by being layered on top of each other. On average, every layer measures from 4.7 to 5.9 inches (12 to 15 centimeters). Current remains of the wall is ranging from 1.6 feet tall to over 6.6 feet in height

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Guangyuan Hotel (Dunhuang West Yangguang Road)
  • Golden Leaf Hotel
  • Yuetian Business Hotel
  • Hantang Hotel
  • Shajing Building Hotel
  • Huasheng Business Hotel
  • Dun Huang Building Hotel
  • Home Inn Dunhuang Mingshan Road
  • Jinjiang Inn Select Dunhuang Miao Street
  • Dunhuang Guest House
  • Dianli Hotel
  • Foguang Hotel

and 89 more pickup points

Using your ticket

  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Please note: entrance tickets and transport included. This voucher will not be accepted if presented directly at the venue.
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Not recommended for pregnant women
  • Minimum drinking age is 21 years
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Valid from the time you exchange your voucher, for the duration selected.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

  • Minimum drinking age is 21 years

  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

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