Dunhuang Jiayuguan Tours|Silk Road Tours to Dunhuang & Jiayuguan
In Dunhuang and Jiayuguan, two key cities on the Silk Road, ancient history has rarely felt so close at hand. To guide you to the cultural heritages laden with history, our specialists of China Xian Tour use the local resources and experience of their own travels to design your tailor-made journey to Dunhuang and Jiayuguan.
A Dunhuang Jiayuguan tour by car or a high-speed train provides a quick discovery of the Hexi Corridor along the ancient Silk Road. Varying 3-5 days, the Dunhuang and Jiayuguan tours bring you exciting Silk Road adventures to Mogao Caves, Crescent Lake & Echo Sand Mountain, Shazhou Market, Jiayuguan Pass, Great Wall of Han Dynasty, Weijin Tombs, and other more must-see sites or hidden gems.
How to Plan a Dunhuang and Jiayuguan Tour?
- Best time to visit: From May to June, when the weather is nice and the desert scenery is magnificent; From July to September, you can enjoy the sunset at Mingsha Mountain and the starry sky at Crescent Lake; October is the best time for photography and hiking.
- Transportation: Travel from Dunhuang to Jiayuguan (vice versa) takes only about 3.5 hours, and you can enjoy the scenery of the Gobi Desert and the Qilian Mountains along the way.
- How many days needed: 3 to 5 days are needed to discover the best highlights of Dunhuang and Jiayuguan, including the Mogao Grottoes, Mingsha Mountain, Yumen Pass, Han Dynasty Great Wall Ruins, Yadan National Geopark, Jiayuguan Pass, etc. Allow one more day if you also want to visit Zhangye Rainbow Mountain.
4 Best Dunhuang Jiayuguan Tour Packages
The incredible ancient Buddhist art of Mogao Caves. Camel riding in the Dunhuang desert. The majestic Hanging Great Wall and legendary passes in Jiayuguan. What excites you? Travel with local private guides at your own pace, and weāll show you the best of the two destinations, wherever you go.
Welcome to our 3-day immersive Jiayuguan and Dunhuang tour. This carefully crafted itinerary focuses on two iconic cities in the Hexi Corridor, which are key stops on the legendary Silk Road trade route.
In this 4 days private tour, accompanied by a local tour guide, you will explore the mighty Jiayuguan Pass, the delicate Yulin Grottoes, the amazing Ghost City, the amazing Ghost City and the Mogao Grottoes.
This 6-day Silk Road tour starts from Lanzhou, passes through Zhangye, Jiayuguan, and ends at Dunhuang. Enjoy the surreal beauty of Zhangye Danxia landforms, Jiayuguan Pass, and intricate sculptures of the Mogao Caves.
This 4-day tour, covering Dunhuang and Jiayuguan, which play important roles along the old Hexi Corridor, is just designed for tourists who have limited time in Gansu Province to catch the essence of the ancient Silk Route…
Silk Road Tours to Dunhuang & Jiayuguan
Choose one of our sample itineraries or talk with our specialists who will build authentic local experiences into your trip. Explore the Mogao Caves’ Buddhist art, hike the Singing Sand Dunes, and walk the Great Wall at Jiayuguan Pass. We tailor each journey to match how you want to experience the history, culture, and landscapes of these legendary Silk Road gateways.
This Silk Road trip will take you through pearl-like cities on the Hexi Corridor ā Dunhuang, Jiayuguan, Zhangye, Xining, Lanzhou, Xiahe, etc., to experience the essence of Northwestern China across Gansu and Qinghai provinces.
The 8-day private China Silk Road tour will take you through the heart of the Hexi Corridor – Gansu Provinceās historic gateway to Central Asia. This legendary route was the lifeline of ancient trade and a place where culture and religion converged.
Join us to explore the treasures of the ancient Silk Road and the natural scenery of northern Xinjiang during your 14-day trip to China. Your travel will take you to major cities along the famed trade route, including Jiayuguan and Dunhuang.
