How to Get to Ejin Banner and Ejina Populus Euphratica Forest 2025

The flights and trains to Ejin Banner are quite limited, so most travelers travel to its nearby gateway cities first and then drive to Dalaihob Town by car. It is popular to get to Lanzhou and Xining - two important transfer hubs in northwestern China first and then transfer to the nearby tourist destinations. Some travelers may also get to Zhangye, Jiayuguan and Dunhuang directly. Jiayuguan (or nearby Jiuquan) and Zhangye are better gateway cities to Ejina in that Lanzhou, Xining and Dunhuang are much farther away from Ejina. Because of the frequent flights to Lanzhou and Xining, it is a good idea to take a flight to them first, and then travel to Zhangye or Jiayuguan before reaching Ejina. All of these cities offer amazing natural and cultural wonders.

Get from Jiuquan to Ejin Banner Transfer

Distance: 380 km (236 miles), about 5.5 hours' drive

As the nearest city to Ejina Banner, Jiuquan is 380 km (236 miles) away from Dalaihob Town. The drive between them takes about 5.5 hours. It is available to take an about 7.5 hours' long-distance bus from Jiuquan Xiguan Bus Station for independent travelers.

How to Get to Jiuquan: At present, no airport serves Jiuquan City. Many travelers take a high speed train to Jiuquan from Xian (about 8 hours), Lanzhou (about 4.5 hours), Jiayuguan (about 12 minutes), Dunhuang (about 3 hours), etc.

Distance: 400 km (248.5 miles), 6 hours' drive

Just close to Jiuquan, Jiayuguan is another top gateway cities to Ejina. The distance between Jiayuguan City and Dalaihob Town is 400 km and the direct travel takes about 6 hours. During your stay in Jiayuguan, don't miss Jiayuguan Pass, Overhanging Great Wall and Great Wall Museum.

How to Get to Jiayuguan: 1) There are daily flights flying to Jiayuguan Airport from Beijing (about 3.5 hours), Xian (about 2 hours) and Lanzhou (about 1.5 hours). 2) There are daily high speed trains running to Jiayuguan South Railway Station from Xian (about 8.5 hours), Lanzhou (about 5 hours), Dunhuang (about 3 hours) and Lanzhou (about 4.5 hours)

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Get from Zhangye to Ejina

Distance: 700 km (435 mile), about 7 hours' drive

Zhangye is another good choice acting as a transfer city of Ejin Banner. The distance between Zhangye City and Dalaihob Town is 700 km, taking an about 7 hours' driving trip. Long-distance bus is accessible to take you from Zhangye to Dalaihob Town and it takes about 8.5 hours. More than a transfer city, Zhangye also offers a memorable travel experience. It deserves a 2 days' visit to the rainbow mountains in Zhangye National Geopark, magic structures in Mati Temple, great Buddha statues in Dafo Temple, etc.

How to Get to Zhangye: 1) There are direct flights connecting Zhangye with Beijing (about 6 hours), Xian (about 2 hours), Shanghai (about 5 hours), Chengdu (about 3.5 hours), Lanzhou (about 1 hour)… 2) There are frequent high speed trains connecting Zhangye with some cities as well, including Xian (about 7.5 hours), Lanzhou (about 3 hours), Jiayuguan (about 1.5 hours) and Dunhuang (about 4 hours).

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Get from Hohhot to Ejina

Distance: 1,100 km (684 miles), about 11 hours' drive or 15 hours' train

If you just want to savor the beauty of Populus Euphratica Forest of Ejina, we suggest starting your trip for the nearby cities in Gansu. However, it is recommended to have an overland drive from Hohhot if you prefer an in-depth Inner Mongolia trip. The drive between Hohhot and Ejin Banner covers a long distance of over 1,100 km and takes over 11 hours. Spending several days enjoying the scenery on the way is strongly recommended. In your trip, you will feast your eyes on amazing wild nature made of magnificent grassland, endless Gobi, featured gorge, chromatic desert, etc.

How to Get to Hohhot: As the capital of Inner Mongolia, it can be reached a bit more conveniently from many big cities. 1) There are several daily flights to Hohhot from Beijing (about 1.5 hours), Xian (about 2 hours), Shanghai (about 3 hours), Chengdu (about 2 hours) and some other cities (like Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Shijiazhuang, Qingdao, etc.). 2) It is also convenient to catch a high speed train to Hohhot from Beijing (within 3 hours).