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How to get fromDunhuang to Qinghai Lakeby plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Dunhuang to Qinghai Lake by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Xining, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Xining (XNN)plane plane DNH - XNN
    2. Take the bus from Xining Bayi Road to Qinghai Lakebus bus
    7h 29m
    ¥1,159–3,059

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Dunhuang to Lanzhou West Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Xiningtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Xining Bayi Road to Qinghai Lakebus bus
    21h 19m
    ¥232–477

  3. Drive 884.4 km

    1. Drive from Dunhuang to Qinghai Lakecar car 884.4 km
    10h 42m
    ¥752–1,086

  4. Fly to Golog Maqin Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Golog Maqin Airport (GMQ)plane plane DNH - GMQ
    2. Take the taxi from Golog Maqin Airport (GMQ) to Qinghai Laketaxi taxi
    17h 55m
    ¥2,301–6,401

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dunhuang to Jiuquanbus bus
    2. Take the train from Jiuquan to Lanzhou Westtrain train
    3. Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Minghe Southtrain train
    4. Take the train from Minghe South to Xiningtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Xining Bayi Road to Qinghai Lakebus bus
    21h 56m
    ¥326–644

Dunhuang (DNH) to Xining (XNN) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,664Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 935.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Dunhuang, China and Qinghai Lake, China?

There is no direct connection from Dunhuang to Qinghai Lake. However, you can take the line 3 bus to Mingsha Moutain/Crescent Spring, walk to Dunhuang (DNH) airport, fly to Xining (XNN), walk to Xining Airport, take the bus to Bayilu Coach Station, then take the bus to Qinghai Lake. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunhuang Bus Station to Qinghai Lake via Dunhuang train station, Dunhuang, Lanzhou West Station, Xining, and Xining Bayi Road in around 21h 19m.

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