Jiuquan: Follow the Silk Road to a Mesmerizing Land of Deserts and Caves
Discover the natural and man-made wonders Jiuquan, China, a prefecture-level city in the northwestern edge of the Gansu Province. It borders Inner Mongolia and Mongolia to its north. Striking golden desert surrounds Jiuquan, but it is most known as an important part of the famed Silk Road. It is also the nearest Chinese city to the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. Travel to this fascinating land by taking a flight to the Dunhuang Airportin Dunhuang within Jiuquan, China or Jiayuguan Airport in Jiayuguan, China.
Best Time to Visit
The prefecture-level city has a cold desert climate, which consists of long and chilly winters as well as hot and dry summers. With many of the top attractions of Jiuquan, China taking you outdoors, it’s best to schedule your trip during the summer months of June to August.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The remote Jiuquan, China is home to a lot of amazing attractions. Explore the spectacular network of 492 caves of the Mogao Caves, famous for the ancient Buddhist wall paintings and painted sculptures carved onto the caverns. Find your way to a stunning oasis known as the Crescent Lake at the heart of the gigantic Singing Sand Dunes. Stop by Yumen Pass, a pass of the Great Wall that’s part of the Silk Road trade route. Stay at the best hotels in Jiuquan, like Jiuquan Longteng Hotel or GreenTree Inn Jiuquan Century Square Business Hotel.
