Scenic spot introduction:

Yadan National Geopark is a place formed by wind erosion. Yadan landform The landscape area, with its unique wind-eroded landforms formed over thousands of years, is like an ancient city from the Middle Ages. After nightfall, the sharp wind makes a terrifying howl, like a wild beast roaring, which is creepy. Hence, it is named "Devil City".

Attractions distribution:

Yadan National Geopark is located about 180 kilometers northwest of the famous historical and cultural city of Dunhuang, and about 100 kilometers northwest of Yumen Pass. The total area of the region is 398 square kilometers, with various peculiarly shaped wind-eroded landforms distributed in succession.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Yadan landform , Devil's Town, Photography, Geological Park
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Best time to visit:

summer

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China > Gansu Province > Jiuquan City > Dunhuang City

How to get there:

It is less than 300 kilometers from Dunhuang City to Yadan National Geopark, and it takes seven or eight hours to go back and forth. You can see Yumen Pass and the Han Great Wall along the way. The cost of renting a car is about 250 yuan. If there are many people, you can charter a minibus for about 500 yuan.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Yadan Ticket Price:

50 yuan/person

Scenic area opening hours:

Open all day

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