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Dunhuang Day Trips — Best Half-Day & Full-Day Excursions | ToursChinaTravel

Best Dunhuang day trips: The Yadan Desert Circuit (1 day), Yangguan Pass & the West Caves (1 day), Jiayuguan Fortress (2 days) and more — with practical details and booking help.

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The Yadan Desert Circuit (1 day)

Yumen Pass, the Han Great Wall and the wind-carved Devil City at golden hour.

Yangguan Pass & the West Caves (1 day)

The western gate of the Silk Road, 70 km away, with the West Thousand Buddha Caves on the road.

Jiayuguan Fortress (2 days)

The western end of the Great Wall - the fortress of the last pass, 370 km east on the rail line.

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