Private Full-Day Tour to Jiayuguan and Xuanbi Great Wall

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Experience magnificent Jiayuguan Fortress and Xuanbi Great Wall on this private full day tour from Dunhuang. After a convenient hotel pickup, explore the Great Wall Museum to get the deep understanding about the Silk Road and the Great Wall of China. Stroll around the inter city and outer city at Jiayuguan Fortress. After lunch, hike up and down at Xuanbi Great Wall which was built in the 16th century to strengthen the defensive capability of the Jiayuguan area. Experience the friendly services of the local tour guide who will accompany you throughout the tour and learn about the fascinating history of this UNESCO-designated site. This private tour including the entrance fee, lunch, tour guide, private air-conditioned vehicle with door to door service. You can choose to end your tour in Jiayuguan or return Dunhuang.

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Duration: 8 to 12 hours
Starts: Dunhuang, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours



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Experience magnificent Jiayuguan Fortress and Xuanbi Great Wall on this private full day tour from Dunhuang. After a convenient hotel pickup, explore the Great Wall Museum to get the deep understanding about the Silk Road and the Great Wall of China. Stroll around the inter city and outer city at Jiayuguan Fortress. After lunch, hike up and down at Xuanbi Great Wall which was built in the 16th century to strengthen the defensive capability of the Jiayuguan area. Experience the friendly services of the local tour guide who will accompany you throughout the tour and learn about the fascinating history of this UNESCO-designated site. This private tour including the entrance fee, lunch, tour guide, private air-conditioned vehicle with door to door service. You can choose to end your tour in Jiayuguan or return Dunhuang.

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Pass By: Dunhuang Railway Station Ticket Office, China, Gansu Sheng, Jiuquan Shi, Dunhuang Shi, 314省道

Your tour guide will pick you up from the lobby of your Dunhuang hotel by holding your name sign, hop on your private air-conditioned vehicle, heading directly to Jiayuguan Fortress (4 hours), your tour guide will explain the related histories and stories, feel free to ask questions if you have.

Stop At: Jiayuguan Heritage Scenic Resort, Southwest of Jiayuguan, Yuquan Town, Jiayuguan 735100 China

Upon arrival, start your exploration with a visit to the Great Wall Museum, learn the history and stories about the Jiayuguan Fortress and Great Wall.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Jiayuguan Fortress, Within Yuquan Town, Yuquan Town, Jiayuguan 735100 China

Jiayuguan Fortress is considered as “the Impregnable Pass under Heaven”. It is the most magnificent and best-preserved pass among one thousand passes along the Great Wall of China. It was located at a traffic fort along the Silk Road which is the world’s oldest trading route, connecting China, Central Asia and Europe.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Xuanbi Great Wall, V53F+FVG, Jiayuguan City, Gansu, China

After lunch in the local restaurant, explore Xuanbi Great Wall in the afternoon.

As the northern extension of Jiayuguan Fortress, it is an important part of ancient military defense system. First built in 1539, it was made of gravels and loess on the spot. Accompanied by your tour guide, hiking up to the wall, enjoy amazing views of the surroundings and mountains.

After your tour finished, you can choose to end your tour in Jiayuguan or return Dunhuang.

Duration: 2 hours



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