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Private 3-Day Silk Road Tour Including Dunhuang And Jiayuguan

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Private 3-Day Silk Road Tour Including Dunhuang And Jiayuguan

About this activity

Experiencing the amazing cities of Dunhuang and Jiayuguan from the ancient Silk Road, you will visit Mogao Grottoes, Ming Great Wall , Great museum and Weijin Mural Tomb in the 3-day tour.

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At a glance

Duration
3 days
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
Chinese, English
Operated by
Private China Tours

Ages: Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Professional English and Chinese speaking tour guide
  • Included: Lunch
  • Included: Entrance fee charge of sites
  • Included: Transport by private vehicle

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Not included: Hotel accommodation

Itinerary

Day 1 · Dunhuang-Mogao Caves-Mingsha Shan-Crescent Moon Pool

  1. Mogao Caves

    2 hours Admission included

    Start on 9:00am in the morning from Dunhuang 's hotel lobby, then we will visit the world famous and impressive treasure house of Buddhism—Mogao Grottoes, Constructed over a millennium, from the 4th to the 14th centuries, the caves hold the world's richest treasure house of Buddhist building, murals and sculptures.

  2. Mingsha Shan - Echoing-Sand Mountain

    2 hours Admission included

    Enjoy the camel riding like the traders on the ancient Silk Road.

  3. Crescent Moon Pool

    one hour Admission included

    The lake and the Sounding Sand Dune which can make sounds when the wind passes are located in the place where the sand and the oasis meet.

1 night accommodation in Dunhuang

Day 2 · Dunhuang-Jiayuguan- Great Wall at Jiayuguan Pass-Great Wall Museum of Jiayuguan

  1. Great Wall at Jiayuguan Pass

    3 hours Admission included

    Drive to Jiayuguan in the morning visit Jiayuguan Pass first , which is the best-preserved and most completed ancient military. pass along the Ming Great Wall in China as well as the western starting point of Ming Great Wall. Frist built in 1372. it was built much earlier before the eastern pass, Shanhaiguan Pass was built. Jiayuguan consisted of three defense lines: an inner city, an outer city, and a moat.

  2. Jiayuguan Fortress

    Passing by

    See the amazing landmark

  3. Great Wall Museum of Jiayuguan

    one hour Admission included

    visit Greatwall Museum

1 night stay in Jiayuguan

Day 3 · Jiayuguan- Wei-Jin Tombs

  1. Wei-Jin Tombs

    2 hours Admission included

    Take a Morning visit to Weijin Mural Tomb(220-419AD), which is honored as the largest underground art gallery in the world

  2. Stop 2

    Passing by

    Your driver and guide will transfer you to Jiyuguan airport after lunch.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

  • Yingyue Villa
  • Tang Ren Inn
  • Golden Leaf Hotel
  • Shajing Building Hotel
  • Silk Road Dunhuang Hotel
  • Guang Yuan Hotel
  • Xihu Gongguan
  • Huayulou Hotel
  • Mingyueju Youth Hostel
  • Xiaorenju Farm Inn
  • Fengfeisha Youth Hostel
  • Huaxia International Hotel

and 2 more pickup points

We can also pick up clients who stay at hotels within the Dunhuang downtown area.

Using your ticket

  • Dress code is smart casual
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to the border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel You get back
At least 6 days before 100%
At least 2 days before 50%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Dress code is smart casual

  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

  • Passport names, numbers, and country is required at time of booking for all participants

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Private 3-Day Silk Road Tour Including Dunhuang And Jiayuguan

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