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How to get fromXi'an to Mingsha Shanby plane, unknown, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Xi'an to Mingsha Shan by plane, unknown, bus, or train

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  1. Fly, travel

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    1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane plane XIY - DNH
    2. Walk from Dunhuang (DNH) to Mingsha Shanunknown unknown
    4h 51m

  2. Bus, train, travel

    1. Take the bus from Xi'an to Gansu Lanzhoubus bus
    2. Take the train from Lanzhou to Jiuquantrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jiuquan to Dunhuangbus bus
    4. Walk from Dunhuang to Mingsha Shanunknown unknown
    22h 42m

  3. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Xi'an Train Station to Dunhuangtrain train Xi'an
    2. Walk from Dunhuang to Mingsha Shanunknown unknown
    22h 59m

Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang (DNH) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration3h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket¥742Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,445.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Mingsha Shan, China?

There is no direct connection from Xi'an to Mingsha Shan. However, you can take the line 2 subway to Bei Kezhan, walk to Xian North Station, take the bus to Xi An Airport, walk to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) airport, fly to Dunhuang (DNH), then travel to Mingsha Shan. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Xi'an to Mingsha Shan via Xi'an, Gansu Lanzhou, Lanzhou, Jiuquan, Jiuquan, and Dunhuang in around 22h 42m.

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