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A desert landscape with prominent rock formations under a sunset sky. 1
A rock formation at sunset with a clear sky. 2
A rock formation with a fence in a desert landscape during sunset. 3
By kequyou
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 480 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Begin your Dunhuang desert adventure with comfortable air-conditioned hotel pickup and drop-off anywhere in Dunhuang. Travel across the Gobi Desert to explore three unforgettable Silk Road highlights: historic Yangguan Pass, legendary Yumenguan Pass, and the dramatic Yadan National Geopark, famous for its wind-carved “ghost city” landscapes.

    This all-inclusive tour covers entry tickets and required park shuttle transport, helping you save time and avoid ticket-line stress. With a small group of up to 6 people, enjoy a relaxed, flexible pace and a more personal experience.

    Your driver also provides language support through an AI real-time interpretation device, available for English, Japanese, and Korean communication. Ask questions, adjust your comfort needs, or get local tips easily during the journey.

    Walk ancient trade routes, capture stunning desert photos, and experience Dunhuang’s history and natural beauty with comfort, convenience, and peace of mind.

Activity location

  • Yangguanzhen
    • Yangguanzhen
    • 736203, Jiuquan, Gansu, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Yangguanzhen
    • Yangguanzhen
    • 736203, Jiuquan, Gansu, China

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Small-Group Tour with Tickets

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Small-Group Tour with Tickets
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
RM 480.32 x 1 AdultRM 480.32
Total
Price is RM 480.32
Until Mon, 14 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Professional local driver with an advanced simultaneous translation device.
  • Inclusions
    Transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Inclusions
    Round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off service within Dunhuang city center.
  • Inclusions
    Shuttle/sightseeing bus transport inside Yangguan Pass and Yadan Geopark.
  • Inclusions
    All-inclusive attraction admission tickets (Yangguan Pass, Yumenguan Pass, and Yadan Geopark).
  • Exclusions
    Lunch and dinner (Your driver can recommend excellent local dining options based on your taste).
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses and optional activities inside the scenic areas.
  • Exclusions
    Gratuities/Tips for the driver (optional but appreciated).
  • Exclusions
    Shuttle inside Yumenguan Pass

Know before you book

    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Yangguanzhen

  • 2h
Travelers will visit Yangguan Pass in Yangguanzhen, Dunhuang, an important Silk Road frontier site surrounded by desert scenery and historic ruins. They can explore the ancient pass area, learn about its role in trade and border defense, and enjoy wide views of the Gobi landscape that once marked the route west from China.

Yumen Pass

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Travelers will visit Yumen Pass, one of the most important ancient gateways on the Silk Road near Dunhuang. They can explore the historic ruins, learn about its role in connecting China with Central Asia, and enjoy the vast Gobi Desert scenery surrounding this famous frontier landmark.

敦煌雅丹国家地质公园

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Travelers will visit Dunhuang Yardang National Geopark, famous for its dramatic wind-eroded rock formations across the Gobi Desert. They can admire the unique “ghost city” landscape, take photos of the natural stone shapes, and experience the vast desert scenery along the ancient Silk Road.

Location

Activity location

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    Yangguanzhen
    • Yangguanzhen
    • 736203, Jiuquan, Gansu, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Yangguanzhen
    • Yangguanzhen
    • 736203, Jiuquan, Gansu, China

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