- Yumen - Your private English-speaking guide will meet you in the lobby of your Dunhuang hotel to embark on a half day of adventure. You will be transferred by comfortably air-conditioned private vehicle to Jade Gate Pass that is located about 90 kilometers away from downtown Dunhuang.
The Jade Gate Pass and the site of Han Dynasty Great Wall (256 B.C. - 195 B.C.) which takes approximately 1 hour. In Chinese history, Han Dynasty built many walls to strengthen the safety of their frontier as well as exploring ways to do business with the western region. Instead of piling up layers upon layers of stones or bricks like other dynasties did, the Great Wall of Han Dynasty was built with sand and weeds that were abundant locally. These two materials were mixed together by being layered on top of each other. On average, every layer measures from 4.7 to 5.9 inches (12 to 15 centimeters). Current remains of the wall is ranging from 1.6 feet tall to over 6.6 feet in height.
At the end, you will be transferred back to your Dunhuang hotel where this tour ends around 13:00pm or 18:30pm
- Bottled water included
- Exclusive private tour
- Knowledgeable English-speaking guide
- Convenient hotel pickup & drop-off
- Environmental Management Charge covered
- Transportation in a private vehicle
- Expert driver at your service
- Gratuities
This private half-day excursion transports you in a cozy, climate-controlled vehicle from your hotel in Dunhuang to the Jade Gate Pass (Yumengguan), a significant checkpoint on the ancient Silk Road. During your visit, you’ll explore the Jade Gate Pass Museum and observe the distinct characteristics of the Han Dynasty’s Great Wall, which stands in contrast to the Badaling Great Wall in Beijing.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
