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[Starting from Dunhuang] Yulin Cave, Suoyang City, Western Jin Dynasty Tomb One-Day Tour
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[Starting from Dunhuang] Yulin Cave, Suoyang City, Western Jin Dynasty Tomb One-Day Tour

8 hours
Dunhuang
€33.77/person
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You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)
  • Admission to: Yulin Caves
  • Admission to: Suoyang City (including sightseeing bus)
  • Admission to: Western Jin Dynasty tomb
  • Chinese-speaking guide
  • Round-trip transfers to and from your hotel
  • Full private car service
  • Arrange a 5-seater car for 1-3 people, a 7-seater car for 4-5 people, a 14-seater car for 6-12 people, and an 18-seater car for 13-16 people.
  • Children aged 1-2 years old are free. You don't need to include them in the total number of people when placing your order. You can add a note when placing your order.

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

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Overview

[Pre-Departure Notification] 📲 After placing your order, our staff will contact you the day before departure at 21:00. 📩 The day before the trip, we will send you the contact information of the tour guide/Chinese driver via WeChat/WhatsApp, etc. 💬 Bilingual customer service is online (09:00-22:00), providing exclusive service throughout the entire process, responding in real-time, so you can communicate without worries and enjoy a more secure journey. [🚗 Pick-up and Drop-off Service Scope] We provide free pick-up and drop-off services within Dunhuang City (Jiuquan City). If you need to go to places outside these areas, there will be additional charges, and the specific amount will be communicated and confirmed with you by our customer service after the order is confirmed. [Itinerary Introduction] 🗺️ Group Tour Route: Dunhuang City—Sculpture “Boundless”—Son of the Earth Sculpture—Suoyang City Ruins—Yulin Grottoes—Dunhuang City 🗺️ Private Tour Route: Dunhuang City—Yulin Grottoes—Suoyang City—Western Jin Dynasty Tomb—Dunhuang City [✨ Introduction to Highlights] 🌊 Yulin Grottoes Located in the Yulin River Canyon about 70 kilometers southeast of Dunhuang City, it is the sister cave of the Mogao Grottoes. There are 43 existing caves, preserving exquisite murals and painted sculptures from the Tang to Yuan dynasties. Clear springs flow in the canyon, and green trees are shaded. The murals have a rich and diverse themes, especially the artistic achievements of the Sheng Tang Dynasty in Cave 25, "Maitreya Sutra Transformation", which is known as the "Secret Art Treasure House on the Silk Road". 🏰 Suoyang City Located in the depths of the Gobi in Guazhou, Gansu, it was a military site in the Tang Dynasty and an important town on the Silk Road. The ancient city consists of inner and outer cities. The remaining city walls are up to 9 meters high, and the remains of official offices, temples and residential buildings can be seen in the city. ⛩️ Western Jin Tomb Located in the eastern suburbs of Dunhuang City, it is a family tomb group from the Western Jin Dynasty, with portrait brick tombs being the most distinctive. The walls of the tomb chamber are inlaid with painted bricks depicting scenes of farming, hunting, and banquets. Among them, "Li Guang Riding and Shooting Picture" and "Postman Picture" are vivid and lifelike. 🎨 Sculpture “Boundless” A large-scale public art work created by contemporary artists in the Guazhou Gobi. The pure white steel structure building is inspired by the Mogao Grottoes and Han Que. The hollow frame floats like a mirage in the vast desert. 👶 Son of the Earth Sculpture A giant baby sculpture sleeping in the Guazhou Gobi was created by a professor at Tsinghua University. The red sandstone baby is curled up in the embrace of the earth, and its 15-meter-long body is integrated with the desert.

Highlights

📞 Worry-free service, full Chinese escort.
Free pick-up and drop-off in Dunhuang city, Chinese driver/guide accompanies and explains the whole process, and bilingual customer service responds in real time. Worry-free transportation, communication, and tour guidance throughout the entire process allow you to immerse yourself in the desert journey with peace of mind.
🌄 Wonderful views of the desert, contemporary art masterpieces.
In the vast Gobi desert, we have exclusively assembled two major contemporary landmarks: "Boundless" and "Child of the Earth". The pure white pavilions are like mirages, and the giant baby sleeps soundly on the earth, forming a strong visual and philosophical shock of ancient and modern dialogue.
🗺️ Private itinerary, freely defined travel
Provide flexible group tours and private customized double choices. Group tours are cost-effective, private tour routes (such as those including the Western Jin Dynasty tombs) are in-depth and autonomous, with dedicated cars, and the pace can be adjusted at any time according to interests to enjoy customized freedom.
🎨 Secret Double Caves, an Oriental Aesthetics Class
Go deep into the Yulin Grottoes within a day, and optionally visit the Western Jin Dynasty tombs, spanning thousands of years of art history. From the treasures of the Tang Dynasty murals to the charm of the Wei and Jin brick paintings, systematically learn about the peak of Chinese art in professional explanations, far exceeding regular scenic spots.

What's included

Admission to: Yulin Caves
Admission to: Suoyang City (including sightseeing bus)
Admission to: Western Jin Dynasty tomb
Chinese-speaking guide
Round-trip transfers to and from your hotel
Full private car service
Arrange a 5-seater car for 1-3 people, a 7-seater car for 4-5 people, a 14-seater car for 6-12 people, and an 18-seater car for 13-16 people.
Children aged 1-2 years old are free. You don't need to include them in the total number of people when placing your order. You can add a note when placing your order.
Professional Chinese-speaking tour guide & Chinese-speaking driver, two service personnel (Chinese-speaking tour guide accompanies entry into 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 & Group Tour Pick-up Range Free pick-up and drop-off from all hotels in Dunhuang city. We do not provide pick-up outside the city. You need to go to the pick-up point to wait by yourself. If you need to go to a designated location outside the city for pick-up and drop-off, there will be an additional fee, and the specific fee will be communicated and confirmed with you by customer service after the order is confirmed. ⏰ Time Arrangement 🗺️ Private Group Package: The standard departure is around 8 o'clock. The trip usually ends around 5 pm and you will be taken back to your hotel. But your needs are the most important. The time can be flexibly adjusted. You can negotiate the best departure time with customer service after booking. During peak holidays, it is recommended to depart in advance to avoid crowds and enjoy a more comfortable journey. 🗺️ Group Tour Package: The departure time for the group tour is around 8 o'clock, and the trip usually ends around 18:30 in the afternoon, and you will be returned to your hotel in Dunhuang city. We will inform you of the meeting time again one day before the trip. Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the meeting time. ⌛ Private Group Service Duration Reminder Please note that our overall service duration is controlled at around 9 hours. If you exceed the time, please pay the overtime fee. We will communicate and confirm the specific details with you in advance. ⚠️ Warm Reminder If your hotel is located in the Yueyaquan Scenic Area, please go to the "Middle Gate" bus stop of Mingsha Mountain·Yueyaquan Scenic Area to gather by yourself. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
Departure: Get picked up at 08:00. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. We offer free pick-up and drop-off services within Dunhuang city. If you are outside the free area, customer service will contact you to pay the difference after you place your order. Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page The operator will re-confirm your pick-up time in advance [Attraction/experience] 2 hour(s), Guided tour, 榆林窟, An important branch of Dunhuang art, the Yulin Caves were carved into both sides of the Yulin River canyon. There are 43 caves still existing, with murals from the Tang to Yuan dynasties being particularly remarkable. Cave 25 features the Maitreya Sutra Transformation, with its grand composition and magnificent colors. The clear waters of the canyon reflect the art of the grottoes, forming the unique cultural landscape of the "gallery beyond the Great Wall." [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s), Guided tour, Suoyang City, The ruins of a significant military stronghold from the Tang Dynasty are located deep in the Gobi Desert in Guazhou County. The outline of the ancient city is still visible, and the rammed-earth city walls have stood for thousands of years amidst the wind and sand, witnessing the history of the Silk Road's garrison settlements. Han Dynasty beacon towers and irrigation remains are scattered around the area. In this desolate desert, one can imagine the vast and desolate scene of the soldiers guarding the frontier, where "for thousands of miles, there is nothing but flat sand and no sign of human life." [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s) 30 min(s), Guided tour, Western Jin Dynasty tomb, Located in the eastern suburbs of Dunhuang, it is a well-preserved Western Jin Dynasty family cemetery. The brick paintings in the tomb vividly depict scenes of daily life such as farming, animal husbandry, and banquets, with concise strokes and full of interest. Among them, the colored brick paintings such as "Li Guang Riding and Shooting" are considered treasures, providing valuable physical historical materials for studying the social customs of the Wei and Jin Dynasties. [Return] 17:00, Shuttle included Day {num}
This activity has no age limit Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
What to bring Valid ID / Passport (with 6 months validity)
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

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