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Dunhuang Yardang Landform & Mengke Glacier Tour - 4 Days

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Dunhuang
Take this Dunhuang Wonders tour to admire the ancient Great Wall and the stunning Yardang landform. In three days, you may get impressed by the breathtaking desert view as well as the traditional Silk Road culture.
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Day 1 Dunhuang

airport or railway station transfer in Dunhuang
lunch, dinner
Mogao Grottoes , Crescent Moon Lake & Singing Sand Dunes
The Mogao Grottoes (UNESCO) is one of the world's most important sites of ancient Buddhist Culture. The treasure house contains hundreds of sandstone caves holding more than 2,000 statues and 45,000 brilliantly bright paintings of Buddha and Chinese mythological figures.
The Crescent Moon Lake & Singing Sand Dunes are famous attractions in Dunhuang. From a distance make sure to listen carefully for the whistling tunes among the sand dunes. If you are feeling adventurous, take an optional camel ride (on your own expense).

Day 2 Dunhuang

breakfast, lunch

After breakfast, take a car ride (about 180km) to Dunhuang Yardang National Geologic Park. Admire the peculiar view of Yardang Landform, which is formed by the effect of wind erosion and sand accumulation.

Afterwards, visit Yumen Pass and Yangguan Pass, China's two most important western passes. The two passes are parts of the Great Wall in the Han Dynasty, China's western frontier defense outpost built under the reign of Emperor Wu.

Later, drive back to the hotel.

Day 3 Dunhuang

breakfast, lunch

After breakfast, drive to Mengke Glacier and enjoy its spectacular sight. Covering an area of 21.9 square kilometers, it is the largest valley glacier in the Qilian Mountain.

This night, camp at Yingzui Mountain. We will provide you with tents and sleeping bags (self-provided tents and sleeping bags are available too).

Day 4 Dunhuang

airport or railway station transfer in Dunhuang
breakfast

Service ends.

Tour Includes :

- Private English-speaking tour guide

- Private air-conditioned van

- Land transfers between airport or railway station and hotel

- Entrance ticket as listed

- Lunch and dinner as listed

- Hotel accommodation with breakfast

- Service charge & government taxes

Tour Excludes :

- Flight and train ticket

- Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, fax fee, phone bills, optional activities

- Gratuities for guides and drivers

- China Visa

- Travel insurance

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