Autumn Trip to Jiuquan: 2-Day Fun Guide Book It Now

Autumn is the perfect time to visit Jiuquan! Want to travel solo and customize your itinerary? Don’t miss this 2-day guide! Explore the vast western desert with Yadan and Yumenguan waiting for you to uncover; enjoy the eastern grotto feast with Yulin Grottoes and Suoyang City taking you back in time. Come and get it!
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Lucky friends who come across this, a super comprehensive guide awaits you ↓
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🚩 Itinerary:
Day 1: Yulin Grottoes -> Suoyang City -> Son of the Earth -> Yadan Geological Park
Start a double feast of Dunhuang’s east and west lines! In the morning, explore the millennium-old murals of Yulin Grottoes; in the afternoon, stroll through the ruins of Suoyang City; at dusk, check in at the Son of the Earth sculpture; at night, visit Yadan Geological Park to feel the lonely desert smoke.
Day 2: Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring -> Mogao Caves
🌄 Climb Mingsha Mountain to chase the golden sunset, slide down the sand to the Crescent Spring; in the afternoon, head to the Mogao Caves for an immersive grotto feast, traveling through a thousand years to converse with Silk Road civilization.
✈️ Departure day: Head to the airport according to your flight schedule, taking home memories of desert stars and grottoes!
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Must-visit attractions:
Yulin Grottoes ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Address: 75 km south of Guazhou County, Jiuquan City, Gansu Province, by the Yulin River (also called Tashi River)
⏰ Opening hours: May 1 - October 31, 09:00-17:30
⏳ Duration: 2-3 hours
The murals are exquisitely beautiful, with lifelike images of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, every stroke is amazing!
Son of the Earth ⭐⭐⭐
Address: 400 meters northeast of Hongshan Slope, County Road 270, Guazhou County, Jiuquan City, Gansu Province
⏰ Open all day
⏳ Duration: 15-30 minutes
A red sandstone 3D sculpture of a baby quietly lying in the embrace of the Gobi Desert, very artistic!
Yadan Geological Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Address: Provincial Road 303, Dunhuang City, Jiuquan City
⏰ Opening hours: 06:30-18:30
⏳ Duration: 2-3 hours
The Yadan landforms are fantastical and spectacular, as if you are on another planet!
Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Address: Mingshan Road, Dunhuang City, Jiuquan City
⏰ Opening hours: October 10 - November 9, 06:30-18:30
⏳ Duration: 3-5 hours
The Eye of the Desert, with magnificent sand dunes and eternally sparkling spring water, is an ideal spot for photos and check-ins!
Mogao Caves ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Address: Yangguan Avenue, Dunhuang City, Jiuquan City, Gansu Province
⏰ Opening hours: April 1 - November 30, 08:00-18:00
⏳ Duration: 3-4 hours
The dome cinema closely integrates with grotto art, showcasing a millennium of Buddhist culture right before your eyes—definitely worth a visit!
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Must-know tips for your trip: 👇
1️⃣ The airport is 13 km from downtown; taxi costs about 25 yuan 🚖, bus line 1 goes directly but takes longer, off-peak travel is recommended 🌄
2️⃣ Jiuquan Park’s Han-style architecture is very photogenic 📸; early morning or evening light is soft, wearing Hanfu for photos is even more stunning 👘
3️⃣ Night-glow cups and Suoyang wine are specialties; prices are high in scenic spots, better to buy at supermarkets 🛍️
4️⃣ Hui Street offers many halal foods 🥙; respect customs and don’t bring non-halal food outside, when in Rome, do as the Romans do 🕌
5️⃣ The Gobi Desert has big temperature differences; wear sun-protective clothes by day and a light down jacket at night, carrying a thermos is very practical ☕
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