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The Hexi Corridor
Sedative Ancient China Triggers Your Curiosity
By Nikita Jaeger

BT 201902 travel 01河西走廊
宁静的古老中国
激发你的好奇心

当您在中国寻找隐藏的旅游景点时,河西走廊因其历史重要性而成为最受欢迎的目的地。它被认为是汉代至元代唯一的西方通道。自过去几代以来,河西走廊在中华文明中发挥了巨大的作用。

河西走廊的位置
1000公里的河西走廊始于兰州,位于陡峭的乌沙林山谷,走廊延伸至玉门,带您前往边境城市甘肃和新疆。

嘉峪关堡
没有参观过嘉峪关堡,任何河西走廊的旅游都将变得不完整。它拥有中国美丽山脉的壮丽景色。堡垒的目的是阻止任何入侵的军队,你仍然可以看到马车道的历史足迹。

附近还有嘉峪关博物馆,展出了许多展示此处具有历史意义的文物。

雅丹地质国家公园
雅丹地质国家公园是中国隐藏的旅游景点之一,沿着河西走廊向敦煌方向延伸约398平方公里,以其奇特的侵蚀景观而闻名。

When you are looking for a hidden travel attraction in China, Hexi Corridor can be a favorite destination, because of its historical importance. It was known to be the only western passage that linked in and out during the Han Dynasty to the Yuan Dynasty. Hexi corridor has played a phenomenal role in Chinese civilization since the past few generations.
 

Taking a trip to such places shall let you explore the historical relics, engage with ethnic groups and other archeological discoveries that are known for portraying the culture and tradition of China. Reading further, you shall get to know more details about this mysterious land and the untapped wild beauties of this mystical world. Explore the hidden beauty of the Hexi corridor at least once in your lifetime, and carry with you lifelong memories.
 

Location of Hexi Corridor

The 1000 kilometers long Hexi Corridor starts from Lanzhou, which is on the valley of steep Wushaolin and the corridor extends to the Jade Gate, taking you to the border city of Gansu and Xinjiang.

CT LZT01S Map BHexi corridor holidays shall always embalm you with memorable time, as it is famous for Silk Road Tours. It is the northwest granary and there are lots of natural resources and holds a treasure of cultural heritage. You can find a lot of relics of yesteryears, tempered by rough climates, lay like a chain of wonders. Let us explore the must-see destinations along the Hexi Corridor.


Mogao Grottoes - the hidden gem

Mogao GrottoesThe Mogao Grottoes is known for holding important collections of Buddhist artifacts procured from all over the world. It is one of the three famous Grottoes in China, and during 1987, it declared as World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.
 

As of today, there are 492 grottoes and more than 2,800 sculptures and 45,000 square meter murals, which you can find here. By hiring tour guides, things would be easy for you, which will help you know more about this place, as they are well versed about the history and the role of this particular place in Tang dynasty.
 

Never miss the opportunity to explore the hidden library cave and the two big Buddhas, during your visit to his historical place. The entry tickets can be used for about two hours of tour, and make sure to plan the things with your guide before entering into the caves, because there is a lot more to see.
 

Location: Mogao Grottoes are 25 kilometers from Dunhuang, located on the eastern valley of Mingsha Shan (Echoing-Sand Mountain).
 

Visiting: Restricted to 6,000 people per day, hence it would be better to make the advance booking.
 

Jiayuguan Fort - nature at its best

Jiayuguan FortAny Hexi corridor tour shall turn incomplete without visiting the Jiayuguan Fort. It holds some breathtaking view of China and beautiful mountains. The purpose of the fort was to trap any invading armies, and you can still see the historical footprints of horse lanes.
 

Nearby is the Jiayuguan museum exhibiting lots of relics showcasing the historical significance of this place.
 

The fort is open for the public from 8:30 AM to 8 PM. The view of rising Sun is something marvelous and, hence, make sure to visit the museum during the early hours of the day, so that you can watch the exhilarating moments of rising Sun within the background of the cloudy mountains.
 

Location: The fort is just six kilometers from Jiayuguan city, which is part of Gansu Province, located on the northwestern side of China.
 

How to reach: From Beijing, it will take about 33 hours to reach Jiayuguan Railway station. Besides, tourist can reach the spot by long distance luxury bus service or by plane.
 

Yadan National Park - the naturally built park

Yadan National ParkYadan National Park is one among the hidden tourist spots in China, spread about 398 square kilometers towards Dunhuang, along Hexi Corridor and famous for its weird and eroded landscape.
 

It has many strange rock formations, like animals, temples, pagodas, humanoids, etc., that together act as a backdrop to the park, and has got numerous photo stops to make your visit a delightful one.
 

The landscape around the park shall look way more dramatic, and you will definitely get a feel like you are standing at the edge of the Earth. If you are bored by the weekend, and looking for a getaway, then you should visit this park and spend some good time with Mother Nature.
 

Location: Yadan National Park is located 180 kilometers northwest of Dunhuang City.
 

How to reach there?: From Dunhuang city by minibus, or rickshaws can take you to the spot. You can put your option on rented bicycles, too.
 

Zhangye Danxia National Park - the Rainbow Mountains:

Danxia National ParkThe Zhangye Danxia National Park stretches along the Qilian Mountain in the western part of China, in Gansu province. It is the largest Danxia landscape in various landforms with fiery multicolor ridges converting the park into amazing visuals of rolling fire waves instrumental in crowing the mountain as the Rainbow Mountains. Because of the very reason, it has been selected as one of the top ten Geographical Wonders of the World, as per National Geographic.
 

If you are a photo enthusiast, then you will definitely love every minute you spend around this park. You can even explore more of the landscape, by reaching the top portion of the hills, through the precise carved wooden platforms and stairs carved at its best. The park is open all through the day, and you can make the best use of it, to spend some quality quiet time with your family members.
 

Location: Spread over 322 square kilometers, the Zhangye National Geo-Park is part of Linze and Sunnan counties in Gansu province.
 

How to reach here: The tourist spot has excellent connectivity by air, train, and road. The Zhangye airport is 15 kilometer from the city. By train, from Beijing will take 18-29 hours depending on the service.
 

Exploring the Hexi Corridor can let you experience the ancient Silk Route history, the only corridor used by traders to link China with the West. It was the citadel of Chinese civilization, and along the 1000 kilometers route, you can revisit many historically important locations, ethnic groups, archaeological reminiscent, exhibitions, and grottoes. The tour will let you dive deep into the mysterious land and incredible natural wonders.
 

When planning a trip to the low profile tourist destinations in China, it would be better to go with the best tour operator who can offer you economical tour packages, and tailor-made packages which can meet your tour preferences.

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