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Dunhuang Western Thousand Buddha Caves and Yardang National Geological Park Private Day Tour
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Dunhuang Western Thousand Buddha Caves and Yardang National Geological Park Private Day Tour

8 hours
Dunhuang
€28.69/person
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Prices for Sat 14 Nov

You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)
  • Admission to: Yadan National Geological Park Ticket (including sightseeing car)
  • Admission to: Western Thousand Buddha Caves Ticket
  • Admission to: Dunhuang Ancient City Ticket
  • Chinese-speaking guide
  • Full private car service
  • For 1-3 people, a 5-seater car is arranged; for 4-5 people, a 7-seater car is arranged; for 6-12 people, a 14-seater car is arranged; for 13-16 people, an 18-seater car is arranged.
  • Children aged 1-2 are free and do not need to be included in the total number of people when placing an order. You can add a note when placing the order.
  • Professional Chinese tour guide & Chinese driver, two service personnel (Chinese tour guide accompanies entry into the scenic area)

Not included: Meals and beverages; Other personal expenses; Tips and gratuities

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Overview

【📞Pre-trip Notification】 📲After placing an order, our staff will contact you at 21:00 the night before departure. 📩The day before your trip, we will send the contact information of your guide/Chinese driver via WeChat/WhatsApp, etc. 💬Bilingual customer service is available online (09:00-22:00) to provide exclusive full-process service and real-time responses, ensuring smooth communication and a more secure journey. 【🚗 Pick-up and Drop-off Service Area】 We provide free door-to-door pick-up and drop-off service in Dunhuang city (Jiuquan City). If you need to travel to areas outside of these, additional fees will be incurred, and the specific amount will be communicated and confirmed by our customer service after your order is confirmed. 【Itinerary Introduction】 🗺️ Private Tour Route: Dunhuang City Hotel to Dunhuang Ancient City to Western Thousand Buddha Caves to Yardang National Geological Park to Dunhuang City Hotel 🗺️ Group Tour Route: Dunhuang City Hotel to Dunhuang Ancient City to Western Thousand Buddha Caves to Yangguan Scenic Area (tickets at your own expense, not mandatory entry) to Yumenguan Pass (tickets at your own expense, not mandatory entry) to Yardang National Geological Park to Dunhuang City Hotel 【✨Introduction to Featured Attractions】 Yardang National Geological Park 🌄 It is China's largest and most typical Yardang landform group. This area was once the bottom of the ancient Lop Nur Lake. After tens of millions of years of wind erosion, it has formed dense ridge-like, tower-column-like, and castle-like wind-eroded mounds, standing in the desert like a "Gobi fleet." Western Thousand Buddha Caves 🕌 Located on the cliff bank of the Dang River, about 35 kilometers southwest of Dunhuang City, it is named for its location west of the Mogao Grottoes (Thousand Buddha Caves). Its excavation dates back to the Northern Wei Dynasty and continued through the Tang and Song Dynasties. There are 22 existing caves, preserving murals and colored sculptures. 🏯 Dunhuang Ancient City It is actually a film and television base imitating the style of Shazhou City in the Tang and Song Dynasties. Although it is a modern reconstruction, it recreates scenes such as post stations, government offices, and markets of the ancient Silk Road, and is a filming location for films and TV series like "Dunhuang." 🏜️ Yangguan Scenic Area "I urge you to drink one more cup of wine, for west of Yangguan, there will be no old friends." Yangguan was an important pass on the southern route of the Silk Road. Today, beacon tower ruins and the Yangguan Museum can be seen. Looking out from a height, the vast desert is boundless, and one can still see the magnificent backs of ancient camel caravans and merchants, with a strong sense of historical vicissitudes. ⛩️ Yumenguan Pass "The spring breeze does not cross Yumenguan Pass." The existing Xiaofangpan City ruins are a physical testament to the Han Dynasty border pass. The scenic area preserves ancient city walls and beacon towers, standing majestically in the Gobi, desolate and grand. Here, one can imagine the border conflicts of soldiers guarding the frontier and merchants traveling in ancient times.

Highlights

👨‍💼 Full Butler Service
Clear guidance from customer service before the trip, safe escort by the driver during the journey, and thoughtful companionship from an exclusive tour guide. From consultation to return, we provide 24-hour response support, ensuring a worry-free, high-quality journey.
🎤 Expert-Level In-depth Explanation
Professional bilingual guides accompany you throughout, providing in-depth interpretations of the scientific formation of the Yardang landforms and the artistic value of the Western Thousand Buddha Caves, allowing natural wonders and cultural relics to truly "speak," enriching the journey with knowledge and cultural depth.
📸 Stunning Sunset Photography Route
Special arrangements are made to arrive at Yardang National Geological Park in the evening, exclusively presenting the magical light and shadow of the "Ghost City" at sunset. The wind-eroded landforms under the golden afterglow are like a fleet setting sail, a golden moment not to be missed by photography enthusiasts.
🛍️ Pure Play, No Shopping Quality Commitment
No shopping stops throughout the entire trip, and absolutely no compression of sightseeing time. We ensure you can fully explore Yardang and quietly appreciate the Western Thousand Buddha Caves, purely enjoying nature and art, and experiencing a truly immersive Silk Road journey.

What's included

Admission to: Yadan National Geological Park Ticket (including sightseeing car)
Admission to: Western Thousand Buddha Caves Ticket
Admission to: Dunhuang Ancient City Ticket
Chinese-speaking guide
Full private car service
For 1-3 people, a 5-seater car is arranged; for 4-5 people, a 7-seater car is arranged; for 6-12 people, a 14-seater car is arranged; for 13-16 people, an 18-seater car is arranged.
Children aged 1-2 are free and do not need to be included in the total number of people when placing an order. You can add a note when placing the order.
Professional Chinese tour guide & Chinese driver, two service personnel (Chinese tour guide accompanies entry into the scenic area)

What's not included

Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 24 hours' notice.

Additional info

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🚗 Private & Group Tour Transfer Service Scope We provide free pick-up and drop-off services for customers in Dunhuang city. If you need to travel outside these areas, additional fees will be incurred, and the specific amount will be communicated and confirmed by our customer service after your order is confirmed. ⏰ Schedule 🗺️ Private Tour Package: Standard departure is around 9 AM. The tour generally ends around 6 PM, and we will drop you back at your hotel. However, your needs are paramount, and the time can be flexibly adjusted. After booking, you can discuss the best departure time with customer service. During peak holiday seasons, we recommend departing earlier to avoid crowds and enjoy a more comfortable journey. 🗺️ Group Tour Package: Group tour departure time is around 7 AM, and the tour generally ends around 6 PM, dropping you back at your hotel or return to the pick-up point. We will inform you of the exact meeting time again the day before your trip. Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the scheduled time. ⌛ Private Tour Service Duration Reminder Please note that our overall service duration is controlled at around 9 hours. If it exceeds this, an overtime fee will be charged, and specific details will be communicated and confirmed with you in advance. ⚠️ Important Reminder If your hotel is located within the Crescent Spring Scenic Area, please make your own way to the "Middle Gate" bus station of the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring Scenic Area for collection. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
Departure: Get picked up at 09:00. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. We provide free door-to-door pick-up and drop-off services in Dunhuang city. If you are outside the free zone, customer service will contact you after you place your order to make up the difference. Kind reminder: If your hotel is located within the Crescent Spring Scenic Area, please go to the "Middle Gate" bus station of the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring Scenic Area by yourself. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!.Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page The operator will re-confirm your pick-up time in advance [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s), Guided tour, 敦煌古城, Dunhuang Ancient City (also known as Shazhou Ancient City) is a film and television base rebuilt to imitate the style of Shazhou City during the Tang and Song dynasties. Located in the western suburbs of Dunhuang city, although it is a modern reconstruction, it recreates the architectural styles of ancient Silk Road post stations, yamen, and shops. [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s) 30 min(s), Guided tour, 西千佛洞, The Western Thousand Buddha Caves are located in the western suburbs of Dunhuang City, on par with the Mogao Grottoes. The caves preserve a large number of Buddhist murals and sculptures, with a unique artistic style, showcasing the prosperity and diversity of ancient Buddhist culture. [Attraction/experience] 2 hour(s) 30 min(s), Guided tour, 敦煌雅丹国家地质公园, Dunhuang Yadan National Geological Park is renowned for its unique Yadan landforms. The peculiar stone pillars, stone walls, and gullies formed by wind erosion resemble natural sculptures, earning it the nickname "Devil's City." [Return] 18:00, Shuttle included Day {num}
This activity has no age limit Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount Free for children aged 1-2
What to bring Valid ID / Passport (with 6 months validity) Vehicle & luggage info Larger bags will be considered 2 pieces
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
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From €28.69