Ming Dynasty was founded in 1368, by Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, he was capital Nanjing and start building city walls and part of Great walls. And the most famous city wall is ...
Ming Dynasty was founded in 1368, by Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, he was capital Nanjing and start building city walls and part of Great walls. And the most famous city wall is Nanjing City Wall.
The Jia Yu Guan Fort---It was built in Ming dynasty(1368-1644 AD),which was the customs at that time. So far it is the best preserved old customs in China, 80％of which are still original. It can be very important stopover at west end of Ming wall. It is in the wes...
The Jia Yu Guan Fort---It was built in Ming dynasty(1368-1644 AD),which was the customs at that time. So far it is the best preserved old customs in China, 80％of which are still original. It can be very important stopover at west end of Ming wall. It is in the west of Jia Yu guan city 7 km.The fort stands in the valley between Qilian snow mountain and the north mountain. It is the westernmost end of great wall in Ming dynasty(1368-1644).
The Wei and Jin Tombs----It is in the north of Jia Yu Guan 22 km.The tombs were all built in Wei and Jin dynasty(221-419AD).They are all underground 11-13 meters with a lot of painting bricks, which form an underground mural palace. Most of tombs consists of front...
The Wei and Jin Tombs----It is in the north of Jia Yu Guan 22 km.The tombs were all built in Wei and Jin dynasty(221-419AD).They are all underground 11-13 meters with a lot of painting bricks, which form an underground mural palace. Most of tombs consists of front yard,lobby and bedroom. All of murals on the bricks were painted by natural pigment. From the paitings on the bricks you may get to know the people’s life and the history at that time. It is reputated as the largest undergroung mural galllery.
It is located in the Gobi desert 20km away from Jiayuguan city.
This desolate Gobi Desert lies the seat of more than about 1,400 ancient tombs.
These Frescoes Tombs of Wei and Jin Dynasties contents of agriculture, animal husbandry, hunting, drinking, game, etc.
It is located in the Gobi desert 20km away from Jiayuguan city.
This desolate Gobi Desert lies the seat of more than about 1,400 ancient tombs.
These Frescoes Tombs of Wei and Jin Dynasties contents of agriculture, animal husbandry, hunting, drinking, game, etc.
Yadan Geological National Park is situated at the border between Taklamakan and Gobi Desert.
Yadan Geological National Park is situated at the border between Taklamakan and Gobi Desert.
Jiayu Pass (嘉峪关; literally: “Excellent Valley Pass”) is the first pass at the west end of the Great Wall of China, near the city of Jiayuguan in Gansu province. Along with Juyong Pass and Shanhai Pass, it is one of the main passes of the Great Wall....
Jiayu Pass (嘉峪关; literally: “Excellent Valley Pass”) is the first pass at the west end of the Great Wall of China, near the city of Jiayuguan in Gansu province. Along with Juyong Pass and Shanhai Pass, it is one of the main passes of the Great Wall. The pass is located at the narrowest point of the western section of the Hexi Corridor, 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) southwest of the city of Jiayuguan in Gansu. The structure lies between two hills, one of which is called Jiayuguan Pass. It was built near an oasis that was then on the extreme western edge of China. The pass is trapezoid-shaped with a perimeter of 733 metres (2,405 ft) and an area of more than 33,500 square metres (361,000 sq ft). The length of the city wall is 733 metres (2,405 ft) and the height is 11 metres (36 ft).
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The tour will take you to experience the ancient silk road while enjoying the beautiful natural scenery.
The tour starts from Dunhuang, which was compared as the brilliant pearl of the ancient silk road and where the four ancient civilizations ( ancient Greece, India, Islam and China) of the world converged. In Dunhuang you will visit the World Heritage , Mogao grottos, where you may discovery and learn the history and art of Buddhism. You will visit the ruins of north customs of ancient silk road and the ruins of the great wall and military grannary 2000 years ago, where you may feel the strong background of the history.
In Jiayuguan you will visit the end of the great wall, where you will explore the wisdom and strength of ancient people.
The tour will end at Zhangye, where the international expo was hold in 7 century. The highlight here is the Danxia National Geological Park which is called rainbow mountain by locals, which can be the paradise for photographers.
Example of Itinerary for Reference:
Day 1 Meet you at Dunhuang airport. Then check in the hotel . Stay in Dunhuang.
Day 2 Visit the Mogao grottos , the echoing sanddune and crescent lake. Walk around the city and night market by yourself. Stay in dunhuang.
Day 3 Visit the Yumen pass , the great wall in Han dynasty and the Hecang military granary in Han dynasty. Then drive another 110 km to visit the Yadan national geological park. Stay in dunhuang.
Day 4 Drive about 4. 5 hours to Jiayuguan. Visit the Jiayuguan Fort , overhanging great wall, the Wei & Jin tomb. Stay in Jiayuguan.
Day 5 Drive 3hours to Zhangye. Then visit the Binggou danxia and the rainbow mountain (Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park). Stay in Zhangye.
Day 6 Visit Pingshanhu grand canyon and the Giant Buddha temple . Then send you to Zhangye airport or station. .
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