i am looking at travelling from beijing to dunhuang by plane

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not many options and quite expensive.  So I then looked at reversing my itinerary Beijing, Shanghai,Xian, Lanzhou Jiayuguan then back to Beijing.  I've got 2 weeks so I would be grateful of any help with getting around.  I am a photographer and I am also looking at getting a local driver/guide to take me out to the desert locations, rainbow mountains etc.  Thank you

Rina · Answer

Oh, DH can be a must-see, so if possible, I don't suggest you give it up. Considering the cost, I'd suggest you travel in this way:Beijing - Shanghai (by air or train) - Xian (by air or train) - Lanzhou (by air or train) - Jiayuguan (high speed train) - Liuyuan (transfer for DH) - then bus to DH - back to Beijing (if it is expensive, you can fly to Lanzhou first, then Beijing)

Pam · Answer

Thank you for your information.  I did find after I posted this that there is a direct flight from Xian which is not a long flight and affordable.  Do you suggest that I spend more time in DH and not travel to Lanzhou and Jiayuguan?   There doesn't seem to be much for me to see in these 2 places and to photograph whereas DH seems wonderful.  Thank you

Rina · Answer

Um, I agree. Since you are going for photographing, DH is much more worthwhile than Lanzhou and Jiayuguan. Mogao Caves (picture-taking is forbidden in the caves), Echoing-Sand Mountain, Crescent Lake, and Yardang National Geopark are great sites to go.

I am looking at travelling from Beijing to Dunhuang by plane

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