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Asked by White from Austria | April 24,2025 15:07
About:Dunhuang
I'm having a hard time planning my trip from Dunhuang to Jiayuguan and then to Zhangye.
Hi, I'm having a hard time planning my trip from Dunhuang to Jiayuguan and then to Zhangye.
I will arrive in the early morning in DH from a sleeper train from Lanzhou. How many days do you recommend I stay in DH. I want to visit Mogao caves, Echoing-Sand Mountain and Crescent lake, Yardang national park and the night Market. After DH I want to go to Jiayuguan to visit the pass and then to Zhangye to visit the danxia national landform geopark. I travel on a budget, so I will be mostly relying on public transport. I also want to be efficient, so visit alot of things in little time. I was thinking of staying for 3 days in DH and then 1 day in Zhangye and 1 dag in Jiayuguan. Thanks in advance!
Answers (1)
Answered by travelintochina | April 24,2025 15:07
For Dunhuang, a 2-3 day stay is recommended: Day 1 for Mogao Caves + night market; Day 2 for Echoing-Sand Mountain/Crescent Lake + Yardang (private car/shared tour advised as public transport is complex); Day 3 for downtown sights. Jiayuguan Pass needs half a day, then take a 2-hour train to Zhangye. Dedicate a full day to Zhangye Danxia (sunset viewing is a highlight). Public transport requires careful schedule tracking—for route optimization or transport assistance, email service@intotravelchina.com.