Private Day Tour to Yumen Pass, Han Dynasty Great Wall of China & Yadan National Geological Park from Dunhuang

Tour Highlights
• Admire the scenery along the Gobi Desert, changing from bustling city to desolate Gobi
• Get a close-up look at Yumen Pass, named for the many jade caravans passing through
• Visit Great Wall of the Han Dynasty, built with a mixture of sand, dirt, rose willow, reed and apocynum
• Explore Yadan National Geological Park, be intrigued by the phenomena of rocks in shapes like lion, peacock & etc

About This Tour
• Departure: Daily departing from Dunhuang
• Tour Duration: Approximately 10 hours.
• Guide Languages: Chinese & English.
• Pick-up Time: Between 07:00 and 10:00, choose a departure time most suitable for you.
• Pick-up & Drop-off Place: Your accommodation in Dunhuang
• Advice on Meals: Lunch is not included in this tour. We recommend having a substantial breakfast and bringing snacks in case you get hungry while sightseeing. If you'd like to experience authentic local cuisine for lunch, feel free to inform your guide, who will be happy to assist.

Tour Itinerary at a Glance
• Pick up from your accommodation in Dunhuang
• Drive to Yumen Pass (2 hours)
• Visit Yumen Pass & Han Dynasty Great Wall of China
• Lunch on your own
• Drive to Yadan National Geological Park (1 hour)
• Visit Yadan National Geological Park
• Transfer back to your accommodation in Dunhuang (3 hours)

Price Remark
• Prices are not valid during National Day (Oct 1-7), Chinese New Year, and Labor Day (May 1-5).

Price Inclusions
• Professional English language speaking tour guide.
• Air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver.
• Admission tickets to sightseeing places.
• All government taxes.

Price Exclusions
• Hotel accommodation.
• Meals are excluded allowing you flexibility on menu.
• Your personal expenses.
• Travel insurance is not included. Please purchase before your trip to provide for any unforeseen circumstances.
• Gratuities to guide & driver. They are customary and would be of great encouragement and reward for quality service.

Additional Information
• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
• The itinerary is subject to change due to traffic conditions or bad weather.
• The itinerary is flexible; changes can be made upon written request from travelers.
• IMPORTANT: It is required by the government regulations that travelers must provide their name, gender, nationality, passport number and date of birth to their tour operator upon booking a tour. Failure to do so could result in being denied access or admittance to sites and attractions during sightseeing. When you book this tour, please complete all required fields at checkout. Please bring your passport with you on the tour.

Cancellation Policy
• Cancellations made 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure time will receive a 100% refund.
• Cancellations made within 24 hours of the tour's start time or after the tour begins are non-refundable.
• Cancellation request will be confirmed within 2-5 business days, with refunds issued within 14 working days.

Tailor This Tour to Meet Your Needs
• If you want to customize this itinerary, contact us via WhatsApp (+86 139 1083 0737) or email (info@GrandChinaTravel.com). We'll create a tailor-made tour package just for you.

Know Before You Go
• Keep your passport with you throughout the tour; it may be needed to buy entrance tickets.
• Pickup time, guide's name, and contact information will be confirmed via WhatsApp or email.
• Your guide will be at the meeting point, holding a GGC pickup sign with your name.
• Meals are not included; please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations.
• If you book an Airbnb, please note that door-to-door pickup and drop-off might not be provided.
• There's a 20-minute grace period for waiting. Failure to show up will result in tour cancellation & no refund.

Hotel Pickup, Transfer to Yumen Pass
Your private guide will be holding GoGrandChina pick-up sign and waiting for you in your hotel lobby (or other appointed meeting place) at the appointed time. You will be transferred to Yumen Pass (2 hours).

Visit Yumen Pass & Han Dynasty Great Wall of China
Yumen Pass, or Pass of Jade Gate, is a pass of the Great Wall located west of Dunhuang. During the Han dynasty (202 BC – AD 220), this was a pass through which the Silk Road passed, and was the one road connecting China and Central Asia (called the Western Regions in China's Han Dynasty). The original Pass of Jade Gate was erected by Emperor Wudi (Emperor Wu of Han) soon after 121 BCE.  It was called the 'Square City,' but because the great jade caravans from Khotan entered through its portals, it became known as the Jade Gate Pass. In the third and fourth centuries turmoil swept through Central Asia, disrupting overland trade and the sea route via India began to supplant it. By the sixth century, as caravans favored the northern route via Hami, the pass was abandoned. With its 10-metre-high (32 foot) mud walls pierced by four gateways, the square enclosure covered more than 600 square meters (718 square yards) in the midst of unbounded desolation. Yumen Pass is entirely built of rammed earth and, due to years of neglect, all that remains today are the gatehouse, a beacon tower, and a small portion of the Han Dynasty Great Wall.

Lunch at Your Own Expense
Please feel free to ask your guide for suggestions and recommendations.

Drive to Yadan National Geological Park (1 hour)
Yadan National Geological Park is located 180km northwest of Dunhuang, in the middle of the Gobi Desert’s awesome nothingness. Yadan has been created over time by the soft part of the earth's surface being eroded by wind and rain, with the hard part of the rocks remaining in the desert over 12,000 years ago. Covering an area of 398 square kilometers, Yadan National GGeological Park  is the largest Yadan landform found in China. The Geopark stretches 25km from north to south and 2km from east to west. Some of the uniquely shaped rocks in the geopark are named "Mongolian Yurt", "Camel", "Stone Bird", "Peacock", "The Golden Lion Welcoming His Guests" . The strange rock formations of Yadan National Geological Park provided the backdrop to the last scenes of Zhang Yimou’s film Hero.

Transfer Back to Your Hotel (3 hours)
Your guide and driver will transfer you back to your hotel.