8 hour(s)
English
Included
See unique wind-carved clay formations and hear eerie sounds on windy days
Walk along a key ancient Silk Road route near Lop Nur
Lunch at a local restaurant included
Return to hotel after a full day of sightseeing in the Gobi Desert
€ 331.55
€ 305.03
Free cancellation and unlimited rescheduling leads to total flexibility while you plan your travels
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At 8:00 am, your guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel, and you will begin your journey with a 1.5-hour drive to Jade Gate Pass, historically known as Yumenguan. Alongside Yang Pass, Jade Gate Pass served as one of the two critical military outposts protecting ancient Dunhuang during the Han Dynasty. Situated near an oasis in the vast Gobi Desert, the ruins of Jade Gate Pass offer a glimpse into the strategic importance and isolation of these ancient frontier defenses. As you explore the site, you’ll be immersed in the silence of the desert, imagining the historic Silk Road travelers who once passed through these same gates.
Following your visit, you will continue on to the Han Dynasty Great Wall Ruins, which were constructed more than 2,000 years ago. This remote section of the Great Wall stretches toward Lop Nur and is a remarkable testament to the reach and ambition of the Han Empire. After marveling at the historical remains, you will drive another 1.5 hours to Yadan Geological National Park, famously known as the “Ghost City.” Located near Lop Nur, this striking landscape features unique wind-eroded clay formations that emit eerie sounds on breezy days, lending to its haunting name. The site also lies along a key route of the ancient Silk Road. Lunch will be provided at a local restaurant during the tour. After a full day of exploration through desert history and natural wonders, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel where this memorable journey concludes.
Entrance fees
Lunch
Local guide
Private tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuity
A valid passport is required
Public transportation nearby
Wheelchair not accessible
Bring a water bottle for refreshment
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Home location near buy .
Really lovely location to visit - so much history in such a beautiful, challenging environment. We went in January which was bitterly cold, but with good Winter clothing it was fine and gave a real sense of the location’s isolation. Plus there was almost no-one else there at 9:30am, so we had the whole place to ourselves. The visit is well organised - you get taken to three different sites by bus, and then get to explore each place. Sometimes wanted a little longer in each location. But it’s such a beautiful place to be, and I loved it.
The start of silk road, quite windy and cold starting from november, but much less people, could take nice photo easily without blocking
Historical and natural beauty. The visit is a but in rush because of the official bus schedule
We went in the middle of a sandstorm like idiots. On the plus side we were the only two people there. You really need someone to explain this site to you otherwise learn to read Chinese. You enter the park and pay for a ticket plus a shuttle ride. Shuttle brings you to the Han wall and also a grainery. See this and also yangguan in the south to see both major gates.
