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Move along the ancient Hexi Corridor on a private five-day circuit from Dunhuang to Jiayuguan. Visit Crescent Lake, Mogao and Yulin grottoes, Yumenguan and Jiayuguan Fort with a private guide, balancing desert landscapes and millennia of Silk Road history.
Move along the ancient Hexi Corridor on a private five-day circuit from Dunhuang to Jiayuguan. Visit Crescent Lake, Mogao and Yulin grottoes, Yumenguan and Jiayuguan Fort with a private guide, balancing desert landscapes and millennia of Silk Road history.
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Operated by happychinatours · Dunhuang, Gansu
Morning light hits the sand like a slow hand as the tour vehicle rolls out of Dunhuang and the desert opens—dunes rising and falling, wind tracing ridgelines that seem to breathe. Travelers meet guides in the city and spend five compact days moving between living history: the crescent-shaped pool of Crescent Lake framed by Mingsha’s singing dunes, the painted corridors of the Mogao Grottoes, the rammed-earth stretches of ancient Han walls, and the mighty Jiayuguan Fort standing guard at the edge of empire.
moderate.
5 days.
Suitable for travelers who can handle multiple short walks (15–60 minutes) and several hours in transit each day
The tour notes that entrance tickets and many site admissions are included; confirm specific cave ticket availability when booking as some attractions limit visitors.
The trip is designed for general fitness—most walking is short but includes steps and uneven ground; it is not recommended for those with serious back or heart problems.
Accommodations are listed as 4-star hotels in Dunhuang and Jiayuguan with daily breakfast included.
Yes—the private guide can meet you at Dunhuang hotel, airport or train station and will drop you in Jiayuguan at tour end; confirm pickup details when booking.
This route follows the Hexi Corridor, a critical Silk Road artery for trade and cultural exchange; Mogao and Yulin grottoes preserve Buddhist art from the 4th–14th centuries.
Water is scarce—avoid bathing or collecting from springs, and stay on marked paths to protect fragile dune and archaeological surfaces.
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