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By Wayeast Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is €532 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Visit Yangguan, a legendary Silk Road farewell gateway
    • Explore the historic Yumenguan Pass on China’s western frontier
    • Discover surreal Yardang landforms shaped by wind and time
    • Enjoy a private, well-paced journey through the Gobi Desert
    • Learn Silk Road stories with in-depth, personalised guiding

Activity location

    • Dunhuang
    • Dunhuang, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Dunhuang
    • Dunhuang, China

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Dunhuang West Route: Yangguan, Yumenguan & Yardang Landform

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Price details
€532.16 x 1 Adult€532.16
Total
Price is €532.16
Until Wed, 28 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Convenient Pickup: Pickup and drop-off from anywhere in Dunhuang city. Your dedicated staff will confirm pickup details the evening before
  • Inclusions
    Group Size: 1-12 people
  • Inclusions
    Language: Guided in your selected language for a smooth experience
  • Inclusions
    Tour Duration: Approximately 8-9 hours
  • Inclusions
    Ticket: Yangguan Pass, Yumenguan Pass, Yardang Landform
  • Exclusions
    Lunch or Dinner: Not included. You are suggested to bring your own food for lunch, as there are no lunch options while inside the natural sites
  • Exclusions
    Tips: Not included, but our guests can decide at their discretion
  • Exclusions
    Other personal expenses

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Depart from Dunhuang in the morning and journey west along the ancient Silk Road, following the historic route once taken by caravans, envoys, and monks travelling between China and Central Asia.

    Your first stop is Yangguan Pass, a legendary frontier gateway of the Han Dynasty. Walk through the vast desert landscape and ancient ruins while learning the storey behind the famous phrase “West of Yangguan, there are no old friends.” The site offers a powerful sense of farewell, frontier life, and Silk Road history.

    Continue to Yumenguan Pass (Jade Gate Pass), another iconic Silk Road landmark. Once a crucial checkpoint for jade and trade goods entering China, Yumenguan stands alone in the Gobi Desert, symbolising the openness and hardship of ancient travel across vast, unforgiving lands.

    The final highlight is the Yardang Landform, often called the “Devil City.” Explore this surreal landscape shaped by wind erosion over millions of years, where towering rock formations resemble castles, ships, and mythical creatures. As light and shadow shift, the scenery feels otherworldly and unforgettable.

    After a full day of history, desert scenery, and geological wonders, return to Dunhuang in the evening.

Location

Activity location

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    • Dunhuang
    • Dunhuang, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Dunhuang
    • Dunhuang, China