Dunhuang Jiayuguan Two-Day Tour Guide Dunhuang Jiayuguan Two-Day Tour Guide Map

1. Two-day travel guide to Jiayuguan in Dunhuang

Recommended one-day tour of Jiayuguan tourist attractions

Methods/steps AAAAA, Jiayuguan Great Wall Cultural Tourism Scenic Area

The Great Wall Jiayuguan: The Great Wall Jiayuguan was one of the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units announced by the State Council in 1961, and was listed on the World Cultural Heritage List by UNESCO in 1987. Jiayuguan was built in the fifth year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (AD 1372). It consists of the inner city, the outer city, Luocheng, Wengcheng, moat and the north and south wings of the Great Wall. Jiayuguan is the starting point of the western end of the Great Wall in the Ming Dynasty. It is also the best-preserved and most spectacular ancient military castle along the Great Wall. It has the world's first majestic pass.

The East Lake Ecological Tourism Scenic Area is a national AAAA-level scenic spot.

The Jiayuguan East Lake Ecological Tourism Scenic Spot is the largest ecological construction project in the history of urban construction in Jiayuguan City, and is also a special national triathlon venue.

The park is very large and consists of three artificial lakes surrounded by a dolphin-shaped tower. There are many people walking and exercising in the park, and you can clearly see the snow-capped Qilian Mountains to the south.

The Bihai Pearl Meteorological Tower in the park is the tallest meteorological tower in China and a landmark building in Jiayuguan. The weather tower is shaped like a dolphin that has just jumped out of the blue sea. The design concept is a rising pearl on the Gobi Desert, which also echoes the Jiayuguan City on the vast Gobi Desert in northwest China.

Western Pearl Meteorological Tower

Western Pearl Meteorological Tower is China’s first popular science weather station that integrates meteorological observation, science popularization and sightseeing. It is a landmark building in Jiayuguan. The tower is 94.94 meters high and covers an area of ??5278.75 meters.

Location: 200 meters east of the intersection of Hecheng East Road and Xinhua South Road, Jiayuguan City, Gansu Province, within the Jiayuguan East Lake Ecological Tourism Scenic Area.

Cantilever Wall

The Cantilever Great Wall is about 11 kilometers away from Jiayuguan City and 7 kilometers away from Jiayuguan City. It is named the Cantilever Great Wall because it is built on a ridge at about 45 degrees and looks like it is volleying in the sky. The cantilever is the northern extension of Jiayuguan City and an important part of the ancient military defense system of Jiayuguan. It was built in the 18th year of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty (1539) and was compacted with gravel and loess obtained from the site. It is now only 750 meters long. It was restored in 1987 and consists of pavement, corrugated walls and piers. Add one trick at the beginning and end, and three tricks at the end.

Opening hours: Open all day.

Tickets: Free

6. Map of tourist attractions

Some people suggest that the Jiayuguan Great Wall Cultural Tourism Scenic Spot should be the main spot, which is just right for a day of eating, drinking and having fun. If you still have energy, you can visit the surrounding attractions.

Note 1. Wear necessary supplies; take care of your carry-on luggage; don't trust others easily; pay attention to traffic safety; don't play in the highlands.

1. Mid-July to early August

1. Route: Dunhuang ~ Jiayuguan ~ Jiuquan City ~ Linze County, Zhangye City ~ Qilian County, Qinghai Province ~ Menyuan County ~ Xining City ~ Tongren County ~ Xiahe County, Gannan Province ~ Hehe City ~ Zhuoni ~ Dingximin County ~ Dangchang County, Longnan City ~ Wen County ~ Bikou Town ~ Qingmuchuan, Shaanxi Province ~ Kang County, Gansu Province ~ Cheng County ~ Xihe County ~ Li County ~ Tianshui City

Thangka in Tongren County, Qinghai Province

2. Description of route and attractions along the way:

(1) Along National Highway 312 or Lianhuo Expressway When arriving at Wutongquan in Gaotai County, turn to Provincial Highway 220 to Lekang Grassland and Colorful Danxia and Binggou Danxia in Sunan County;

(2) Take Provincial Highway 213 to Qinghai, and then turn to Provincial Highway 204 to Qinghai Qilian County, Qilian Province, take a look at the Hao Ranch and Zhuoer Mountain under the Qilian Mountains.

Zhuoer Mountain in Qilian County

(3) Along Provincial Highway 204, pass through Dadong Shuya Pass and enter one of the most beautiful grasslands in the Qilian Mountains - Moeller Grassland. After arriving at Moeller Town, drive along the Panda Highway and enter the Huangchengtan Grassland, one of the most beautiful grasslands in the Qilian Mountains. Along the way, you can enjoy the rapeseed flowers in Menyuan County and the scenery of the Qilian Mountains.

Menyuan Rapeseed Flower Scenic Area

(4) In Menyuan, summer begins

(5) Starting from Xiahe County along Provincial Highway 312, passing by Wangertang Turn onto National Highway 213 and arrive at Hehe City. After Hehe, follow Provincial Highway 306 to Zhuoni. Along the way, there are scenic spots such as Dazong Lake, Mirage Eight Buddha Pavilion, Dangzhou Grassland, Zuogai Doma Wetland, Zen Temple, Century-old Tibetan Village, and Dayugou.

(6) Zhuoni set off along Provincial Highway 306, turned into National Highway 212 in Min County, and arrived at Dangchang County in Longnan. The main attractions are Hadapu Red Army Long March Memorial Hall and Guan'egou.

Zhuoni

(7) Continue along National Highway 212 through Wanxiang Cave in Longnan City and Tianchi in Wen County to Bikou Town in Wen County (Tielou Baima Cang). The Sichuan cuisine in Bikou Town is very authentic and the night view is beautiful.

(8) Starting from Bikou Town, you can go to Meiyuangou Scenic Area in Yangba Town, Kangxian County via Qingmuchuan Town, Shaanxi Province, so there is no need to detour to Meiyuangou Scenic Area in Kangxian County. The road from Qingchuan Town to Yangba Town is a rural road with few vehicles. If there is no geological disaster, it can be passed. The main attraction along the way is Qingmuchuan Town.

Kangyangba Meiyuangou County

(9) Yangba Town is a county road leading to Kang County. Starting from Kang County, you can go to Santan Nature Reserve in Huixian County and Yunping Nature Reserve in Liangdang County via Lueyang, Shaanxi Province.

(10) Huixian has a direct expressway into the county. After arriving in Cheng County, go to Jifeng Mountain and Xixiao Songya. From Chengxian County to Qiuchishan in Xihe County, you need to take Provincial Highway 218 to get there. Xihe County has the Sun Moon Lake Scenic Area.

Cheng County Xiben

(11) From Xihe County to Li County, pass Zhuge Liang, leave Qishan Fort where the Qishan Central Army is located, and then follow Provincial Highway 306 to Li County Qin Literature and History Museum , Qin Xizhi Cemetery in Dabaozi Mountain.

(12) Starting from Li County, you can go directly to Tianshui along the 306 Provincial Road or Expressway. The main attractions in Tianshui include Maijishan Grottoes, cliffs, Shimen Mountain, Quxi, Fuxi Temple, Hu Residence, etc.

(12) The shortest route from Tianshui to Ningxia Zhongwei is through Zhangjiachuan (Wulong Mountain Scenic Area), Pingliang Huating County, Pingliang City (Kongtong Mountain), and Ningxia Guyuan. The main attractions in Guyuan include Huoshi Village, Liupan Mountain, etc. The main attractions in Zhongwei include Shapotou, Zhongwei Temple, Haiyuan Mosque, Tonghu Grassland, Tengger Desert, 3D Yellow River Glass Plank Road, etc.

Zhongwei 3D Glass Plank Road

(13) The main attractions in Yinchuan, Wuzhong and Shizuishan include Qingtongxia Reservoir, Xixia Mausoleum, Helan Mountain Scenic Area, Suyukou National Forest Park, Cuiming Lake National Park Wetland Park, Husha Lake, Malan Mountain Prairie, 108 Pagoda, Xinghai Lake.

(14) From Yinchuan to Dunhuang, you can take Lanzhou or Wuwei. The main attractions in Wuwei include Leitai Tourist Area, Wuwei Museum, Tiantishan Grottoes, Hongyashan Reservoir, etc.

(15) Zhangye City also has major attractions such as Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon, Big Buddha Temple, Horse Ti Temple, and Shandan Army Racecourse.

Zhangye Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon

From mid-July to mid-August, you can take this route to see the Qilian Mountain Prairie, Menyuan Rapeseed Flowers, and Gannan Prairie. Longnan is not the most beautiful season in this period because its scenery is very beautiful. The most beautiful season in Longnan, Tianshui and Pingliang is mid-October and early November, when the forests are dyed and the scenery is breathtaking. But travel routes also need to be significantly adjusted.

2. Autumn Travel Route

Dunhuang~Lanzhou~Zhang Xian (Guiqingshan)~Dangchang~Longnan~Wenxian~Qingmuchuan~Mayang Meiyuangou~Lueyang~Huixian ~Liangdang~Chengxian~Xihe~Lixian~Tianshui~Zhangjiachuan~Pingliang~Guyuan~Wuzhong~Yinchuan~Zhongwei~Wuwei~Zhangye~Jiuquan~Jiayuguan~Dunhuang

Currently due to the April-June delay During this season, it is not advisable to travel to the above areas.

2. Self-driving travel guide from Jiayuguan to Dunhuang

The first option:

Day one: Xining-Delingha-Golmud (live in Golmud)< /p>

Day two: Golmud-Dunhuang

This route allows you to see the grasslands and the Gobi Desert along the way, which is very good.

The second plan:

The first day: Xining-Datong-Qilian-Zhangye (stay in Zhangye)

The second day: Zhangye-Jiayuguan- Dunhuang

This route is better. You can enjoy the Qilian Mountain prairie and the sea of ??rapeseed flowers. July and August are the most beautiful months.

3. One-day trip to Dunhuang from Jiayuguan

Recommended, it has local characteristics and is worth visiting.

The second phase of Jiayuguan Fangte has been opened. I just climbed the Great Wall at Jiayuguan two days ago with my friends and watched the sunset. I originally planned to go to Happy World. When I was buying tickets, I saw a new park, Jiayuguan Fantawild Phase II Silk Road Painting, opened. I feel very full after playing, it is worth going! Here, I want to tell you that the government recommends three tourist routes. Love is on the journey of mythology, the adventure journey of the Silk Road, and the journey of childlike innocence. There are different routes to choose from, whether it's with a partner, friends or children.

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Jiayuguan Fantawild Adventure is located on Fangte Avenue, Shinan District, Jiayuguan City. It has more than 20 theme rides, such as Flying Over the Limit, Liaozhai, Silk Road Journey, Font Castle Bear Haunted Theater, Bear Haunted Adventure, Light of Life, Rapids, Conch Bay, Tanggula Snow Mountain and Fireball.

[Silk Journey]

Use high technology to create magical scenes of ancient buildings in the Western Regions such as desert sand seas, ancient city ruins, ice caves, mountain torrents, etc., taking you to appreciate the history of the ancient Silk Road The splendor and fantasy of the lonely smoke in the desert.

China Space City

With the theme of science and technology, with a huge dome as the center, and the simulation of modern aerospace technology, people can feel the infinite charm and magic of science and technology. Advanced computer control technology, a dynamic platform that highly simulates actions, and the plot of a large-scale dome movie work closely together. Ride a gorgeous spaceship, avoid oncoming rocks, and travel through the mysterious time tunnel, allowing you to experience a high-speed flight in the distant space world and experience an exciting Star Wars!

[Fontaine Castle]

It is a comic encyclopedia project that displays the comic production process, introduces animation creation methods, and displays comic-related derivative products. Here, you can not only watch lively and interesting animation performances, but also learn internationally advanced animation creation techniques. Mengtong World is decorated with interesting facilities such as Xiuxiu animation field, animation exhibition area, animation studio, animation classroom, etc. It is more popular with children and parents. Come and interact with cartoon characters you can only see on TV!

[Magic Castle]

It is a large-scale theme project that combines dynamic dark riding and multi-screen stereoscopic movies.

It combines virtual and real scenes, high-speed cars, three-dimensional digital movies and other high-tech means. The story takes place in a magic academy with a long history. As a new student, you will take the entrance exam to the Academy of Magic. Under the arrangement of a powerful magic teacher, you will experience a series of tests in a strange magic castle. Only by escaping from the terrifying magic monsters and mechanisms can you graduate successfully. The thrilling track and wonderful car track plot design will definitely make you have a great time.

4. Dunhuang Jiayuguan two-day travel guide with pictures and text

The recommended route is from Datong to Dunhuang and Jiayuguan, Datong-Ordos-Shizuishan-Yinchuan-Zhongwei-Wuwei-Zhangye-Jiuquan-Dunhuang.

5. Dunhuang Jiayuguan Tourist Route

Southern Xinjiang Route:

Route 1: Day 1: Arrive at Jiayuguan and visit the Jiayuguan Tower, the Hanging Great Wall and the Gobi Desert , take a bus to Dunhuang (about five hours).

The next day: Jiayuguan/Dunhuang Arrive in Dunhuang and visit Mogao Grottoes, Mingsha Mountain, and Crescent Moon Spring.

The third day: After breakfast in Dunhuang/Turpan, visit Huoyan, Ten Thousand Buddhas Palace, (including Gaochang Hall, Qiuci Hall, Wuyong Hall, Quyi Hall, Tang Monk Hall, Ten Thousand Buddhas Palace) Gaochang Ancient City, Grape Valley, Karez,

Day 4: Turpan/Korla After arriving in Korla, visit the famous Kongque River Bridge. Enjoy the ethnic singing and dancing and the beautiful night view of Korla.

Day 5: Korla/Ruoqiang

Day 6: Ruoqiang/Minfeng appreciate Xinjiang’s natural plants Populus euphratica forest.

Day 7: Minfeng/Hotian Hotan is located in southern Xinjiang. It was called Khotan in ancient times, which means the origin of jade in Tibetan. Ancient Khotan was one of the earliest Buddhist centers in the Western Regions. Famous monks such as Faxian and Xuanzang have left their footprints here. Hotan has a wide variety of fruits, and Hotan jade, silk, and carpets are its three major specialties. Hotan’s tourist spots include: Niya ruins, Yinglik Desert, Hotan silk and jade.

Day 8: Hotan/Kashgar, translated as the place where gems and jade are concentrated in Uyghur. Kashgar is located in the southwest of Xinjiang, bordering the Taklimakan Desert to the east, and Tajikistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan to the west and southwest, with a total area of ??16.2 square kilometers. It is an important town in southern Xinjiang, 1,473 kilometers away from Urumqi. Kashgar is Kashgar. Kashgar was called Shule in ancient times with a history of more than 2,000 years. The main attractions include Eti Jati Mosque, Tomb of Abakhoja, Kashgar Sunday, Grand Bazaar Stone City, Choyili Peak, and Muztagh Iceberg.

Day 9: Kashgar/Aksu Aksu means white water in Uyghur and is named after the Aksu River flowing through the territory. Aksu has a warm temperate arid climate. The annual average temperature is 7-8, with little rainfall but abundant water flow. In addition to the Aksu River, there is also the Tarim River in the territory. Aksu is an important cotton and grain producing area in Xinjiang. There are scenic spots in Tianshan Shenmu Garden.

Day 10: Aksu/Kuqa

Day 11: Kuqa/Korla Korla means looking for and overlooking in Uyghur. Korla, the capital of the Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, is located at the southern foot of the Tianshan Mountains and the northeastern edge of the Taliben Basin, covering an area of ??7,449.5 square kilometers. It has a temperate continental arid climate, with an average annual temperature of around 11°C. It is a city with a moderate climate among all the towns in southern Xinjiang. Attractions: Bosten Lake Golden Beach.

Day 12: Korla/Tianshan Victory Board/Urumqi - Urumqi, meaning beautiful pasture in Mongolian, is the capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and the farthest inland city from the ocean. Arrive at Tianchi by car, visit the fairyland where the Queen Mother holds the Yaochi, and enjoy the Shimen Line, Tianchi, Dinghai Shenzhen, virgin forest, and Black Dragon Pool. If you have enough time, you can also visit Nanshan Ranch, Tianshan Snow Mountain, Glacier No. 1, Nanshan Baiyanggou, Nantaizi and other places.

Route 2: Visit the Silk Road in southern Xinjiang

Day 1: 470km from Urumqi to Korla, stay in Korla.

2: Korla-Kuqa 281km Kuqa

March 3: Kuqa-Kashgar 724km and stop in Kashgar.

April 4: Kashgar stayed in Kashgar.

5: Kashgar-Hotan, 510 kilometers to Sukhotan.

6: Hotan-Minfeng, 301 kilometers away from Sumin Peak.

July 7: Minfeng-Pegasus 830 kilometers to Su Heshuo.

August 8: Pegatron traveled 318 kilometers to Turpan and stopped in Turpan.

9: The 180-kilometer journey from Turpan to Urumqi shows that you can directly appreciate the customs and culture of Xinjiang. Attractions include Kizir Thousand Buddha Caves, Ancient Beacon Tower, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Etigler Mosque, Feixiang’s Tomb, National Bazaar, Traditional National Craft Street, Taste of Xinjiang, and the Taklimakan Desert Highway that crosses the Sea of ??Death. Note: The climate is hot and can prevent heat stroke.

Line 3:

January 1st: Urumqi-Tianchi-Korla. Visit Tianchi and Korla, ice and snow resorts.

2: Korla-Ruoqiang stays in Ruoqiang

3: Ruoqiang-Qiemo, the only brick pavement in the world, stays in Qiemo.

April 4: Sumen Peak in the Tarim River Basin, Minfeng, the longest inland river in Qiemo.

May 5: Minfeng - Hotan Hotan is a city with rich ethnic customs on the edge of the Taklimakan Desert.

June 6: Hotan-Kashgar, stay in Kashgar.

July 7: Kashgar-Aksu Aksu.

August 8: Aksu-Kucha Car

September 9: Kuqa-Turpan, stopping in Turpan.

October 10th: Turpan-Urumqi, stopping in Urumqi.

Day 11: A one-day ski trip to Nanshan at Shuixigou Ski Resort, 50km away from Urumqi. After a journey of more than 4,000km, you can experience the beautiful winter scenery of southern Xinjiang.

Line 4:

1: Urumqi-Tianchi-Turpan, stop in Turpan.

February 2: Turpan-Luntai Hotel Luntai

3: Luntai-Minfeng Hotel Minfeng

April 4: Minfeng - Hotan Suhetian

May 5: Hotan-Kashgar, stay in Kashgar.

Day 6: One-day trip to Kashgar.

July 7: Kashgar-Aksu Aksu.

August 8: Aksu-Kuqa Qiqiu

September 9: Kuqa-Korla check-in to Korla.

Day 10: Korla-Urumqi ends the journey with more than 3,000 kilometers of scenic spots: Tianshan Tianchi, Turpan Sugong Pagoda, Flame Mountain, Fei Xiang’s Tomb, Aiter Temple, Karakul Lake, Kuqa University Canyon, Kizir Thousand Buddha Cave, Bosten Lake.

Route 5: Nine-day cultural tour in southern Xinjiang.

January 1st: Urumqi-Korla Korla at night

February 2nd: Korla-Minfeng Late Minfeng period

March 3rd: Minfeng - Hotan in the evening Hotan

April 4: Hotan-Kashgar in the evening Kashgar

May 5: Kashgar in the evening.

June 6: Kashgar-Aksu night Aksu

July 7: Aksu-Kuqa late stage

August 8: Kuqa —Turpan Late Turpan

September 9th: Turpan-Urumqi end trip description: This route is more than 4,000 kilometers in total and is the most strenuous trip, with more than 600 kilometers per day. The distance between attractions is long and there are not many of them. Most of them are Uighurs, and their eating habits are very different from those of the Han people, so they need to adapt. Attractions: Wind power station, Dabancheng, Golden Beach (Bosten Lake), Desert Highway, Populus euphratica forest, Tarim River, Taklimakan Desert, Hotan River, King Walnut Tree, Feixiang Tomb, Aitel Mosque, Muztagh Atta, Sacred Tree Park, Kuqa Grand Canyon, Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves, Baizixi Thousand Buddha Caves, and Gaochang Ancient City.

Route 6: A ten-day tour of southern Xinjiang with rich folk customs along the Silk Road.

January 1: Urumqi-Turpan Late Turpan

February 2: Turpan-Korla Late Korla

March 3: Korla-Minfeng Late Minfeng period

April 4: Minfeng-Hotian late Hotan

May 5: Hotan-Kashgar late period.

June 6: Kashgar-Aksu night Aksu

July 7: Aksu-Kuqa late stage

August 8: Kuqa - Nalati Night Nalati

September 9: Nalati-Selim Lake Night Lake Yurt

September 10: From Selim Lake to Urumqi The trip is over.

Description: The whole journey is more than 3,000 kilometers. The scenic spots along the way include Dabancheng, Karez, Huoyan Mountain, Tarim River, Populus euphratica forest, Feixiang’s Tomb, Aitgel Mosque, Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves, Kuqa University Canyon, Swan Lake, Nalati Grassland.

6. Three-day tour guide to Jiayuguan in Dunhuang

Answer: Jiuquan is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Gansu Province, including Dunhuang City. In ancient times, there were three mountains in the northwest of Hexi Province, and Jiuquan was one of the three mountains in the west. Dunhuang is located in the west of Jiuquan, about 400 kilometers away. Along the way there are Jiayuguan, the Great Wall, Fangte Recreation Circle, Yumen Ancient City, Yadan Landform, and Guadan Landscape.