Jiayuguan Day Tour: Silk Road Adventure from Dunhuang with Bullet Train Transportation

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Embark on a thrilling Silk Road adventure from Dunhuang to Jiayuguan. Explore Jiayuguan Fort and the Overhanging Great Wall with a local guide. Includes bullet train transportation and a delicious lunch.

Duration: 14 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Jiayuguan Fortress - At 7am, you will be picked up from your Dunhuang hotel and taken to the Dunhuang railway station to catch a 2.5-hour train ride to Jiayuguan. Upon arrival, your first stop will be Jiayuguan Fort, the western terminus of the Great Wall during the Ming Dynasty. Built in 1372 to defend against Mongolian invasions, the fort’s well-preserved walls and buildings still stand today. Known as “The First Pass Under Heaven,” Jiayuguan Fort was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
Xuanbi Great Wall - Next, you’ll be transferred to the Overhanging Great Wall, reconstructed in the 1980s based on its original design, where you can enjoy stunning views. A quick lunch is included. Afterward, you’ll take the 2.5-hour train ride back to Dunhuang and be transferred to your hotel, concluding the tour.

What's Included

Bottled water
Local guide in Jiayuguan
Lunch
Bullet train ticket (Second Class)
Transport by private vehicle

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Additional Information

Jiayuguan is one of the most important towns in Hexi Corridor along the Silk Road. This day tour willl let you start from Dunhuang to travel to Jiayuguan for a sightseeing tour by round-way bullet train. You will explore Jiayuguan Fort, Overhanging Great Wall in Jiayuguan with a local guide. A light quick lunch is included. Note this is very long day tour. If no train tickets are available, we will arrange car ride instead of.