Jiuquan, Gansu — a vital town on the Silk Road and a new aerospace technology city. Explore the world cultural heritage Mogao Grottoes, climb the world's No.1 grand pass Jiayuguan Pass, and visit the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, the cradle of China's aerospace industry.
Jiuquan's main urban area, a commercial center of the Hexi Corridor
Location of the world cultural heritage Mogao Grottoes
Cradle of China's petroleum industry
Heihe River Circulation, Populus euphratica Forest Landscape
Suoyang City Ruins, Gobi Oasis
Gansu's only Mongolian autonomous county
Gansu's only Kazakh autonomous county
Explore Dunhuang art, climb the world-famous grand pass, experience aerospace technology, and taste Silk Road cuisine
Arrive in Dunhuang, visit the world cultural heritage Mogao Grottoes, and tour Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring in the afternoon to experience the wonder of desert and clear spring coexisting.
Travel to Jiayuguan, visit Jiayuguan Pass, known as "the world's No.1 grand pass", and tour the Overhanging Great Wall in the afternoon to experience the grandeur of ancient military defense projects.
Visit the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center to learn about the development history of China's aerospace industry. Return to Jiuquan urban area in the afternoon and tour the Western Han Dynasty Jiuquan Scenic Spot.
Visit Jinta Populus euphratica Forest in the morning to admire the golden ocean in the Gobi. Return in the afternoon according to flight/train schedule.
A special food of Dunhuang, with tender donkey meat and chewy handmade yellow noodles, served with special sauce, it is the most representative food of Dunhuang.
Using mutton from Qilian Mountain grassland, roasted over charcoal fire, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with cumin and other seasonings, fragrant.
A characteristic breakfast in Jiuquan, made with chicken soup, gluten, vermicelli, fried dough sticks and other ingredients, thick and delicious, warming the stomach and satisfying hunger.