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Dunhuang is one of the most famous tourist cities in Northwest China. Dunhuang has been a tourists site for more than one thousand years. As an important part of the Silk Road, Dunhuang is the intersection of multi-cultural fusion and collision, where Chinese, Indian, Greek and Islamic cultures meet. The important geographical and gateway for the integration of ancient Eastern and Western cultures created the irreplaceable position of Dunhuang.
The city was founded by Emperor Wudi of the Han dynasty in 111 BC at the cross roads of two trading routes on the Silk Road, and the name 'Dunhuang', meaning to'to flourish and prosper,' gives some indication of the town's prominence in ancient China. It is much less important today. Thus, Dunhuang is the must see city for travelers to get close to know Chinese silk road history and culture.
Duration:3 Days, 2 Nights
Attractions(Cities):Dunhuang Museum, Baima Pagoda, Mogao Grottoes, Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring, Dunhuang Folk Custom Museum, Yumen Pass Ruins, Yardang National Geopark
Tour Style:Xian played an important role in ancient silk road since it was the starting point of the silk route. If you are looking for the best Silk Road Tours from Xian, 3 Days Dunhuang tour from Xian is perfect for you. There are few direct flights from Xian to Dunhuang every day, which facilitates your trip from Xian to Dunhuang easier. During this tour, explore the mysterious and attractive silk route culture and the history of ancient China. Round-way Xian Dunhuang air tickets and round-way airport pickup & drop off included.
Duration:2 Days, 1 Night
Attractions(Cities):Mogao Grottoes, Echoing Sand Mountain, Crescent Lake, Shazhou Night Market, Yangguan Pass, Yardang National Geological Park
Tour Style:Our 2-day Dunhuang tour explores the city's top attractions, including the Mogao Grottoes, Echoing Sand Mountain, Crescent Lake, Shazhou Night Market, Yangguan Pass, and Yardang National Geological Park. Dunhuang, a vital stop on the ancient Silk Road China tour, was an important trade hub linking China with the West. On this Silk Road China tour, visit the Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage site home to some of the finest Buddhist art, featuring intricate carvings and vibrant murals. For a unique experience, you can also enjoy a camel ride across the desert from Echoing Sand Mountain to Crescent Lake, where the stunning landscape will transport you back in time.
Duration:4 Days, 3 Nights
Attractions(Cities):Mogao Grottoes, Mingsha Mountain & Crescent Moon Spring, Dunhuang Folk Custom Museum, Yumen Pass, Han Great Wall Ruins, Dunhuang Yadan National Geopark, Dunhuang Ancient City, West Thousand Buddha Caves, Danghe River Scenic Belt, Leiyin Temple, Dunhuang Museum, Yangguan Pass
Tour Style:Make the most of your sightseeing time in Dunhuang to uncover the fascinating ancient silk route on this 4-Day Dunhuang tour package. In addition to the Mogao Grottoes and Mingshashan, this trip also includes the visit to Yumenguan Pass guarded by ancient soldiers and Yaedan National Geopark. Immerse yourself in the essence of both Dunhuang's culture and nature with the best featured attractions.
Duration:3 Days 2 Nights
Attractions(Cities):Mogao Grottoes, Mingsha Mountain Crescent Moon Spring, Yumen Pass, Han Great Wall Ruins, Yadan National Geopark, Leiyin Temple, Dunhuang Museum
Tour Style:In addition to the regular scenic spots, Dunhuang has its unknown mystery. Delvo into Dunhuang's multicultural heritage on a private 3-Day tour package with your local expert guide. Visit the vast Gobi desert, Mogao Grottoes, Shazhou Night Market and much more. Then, experience the sand skiing and desert camping. The memorable silk road trip to Dunhuang is all inclusive, no extra expense is needed in the whole tour.
Duration:2 Days, 1 Night
Attractions(Cities):Mogao Caves, Mingsha Mountain, Crescent Moon Spring, Yumen Pass, Dunhuang Yardang National Geopark
Tour Style:Take a 2-day Dunhuang tour package to fully feel the charm of Dunhuang city, known as the shinning pearl in the Gobi desert and the bright star of ancient Silk Road. This tour covers the top cultural heritage, spectacular desert scenery as well as the historical sites that you can not missed when you visit Dunhuang. Bring your curiosity, walk into this Silk Road city with your professional tour guide.
Duration:8 hours
Attractions(Cities):Mogao Grottoes, Mingsha Mountain
Tour Style:Step into a living storybook on this unforgettable Dunhuang day tour, where ancient art, desert adventures, and Silk Road legends come alive. As part of our immersive Dunhuang Silk Road tours, you’ll explore the breathtaking Mogao Grottoes, home to thousands of colorful murals and intricate carvings hidden in the cliffs of the Gobi Desert. Next, head to the golden dunes of Mingsha Mountain where you can enjoy sweeping views and ride a camel like ancient traders to Crescent Lake, a sparkling desert oasis. Along the way, your expert guide will share fascinating stories and hidden secrets about the region’s rich history. This is more than just sightseeing, it is a journey through time.
1. What is the best season for touring Dunhuang?
Generally May-October is the better time to travel Dunhuang. Early May-late June and mid September-late October are more comfortable without the burning heat of July-September. Fruits also mellow in September-October. Dunhuang is dry throughout the year due to its very inland location and subjected to the big temperature change between day and night.
2. How Can I get to Dunhuang?
By Plane
Dunhuang is located in the northwest of China. Strictly speaking, Air Plane is one of the best means of transportation to Dunhuang. Due to the small area of Dunhuang, there is only one airport-Dunhuang International Airport. At present, only Beijing, Yinchuan, Wuhan, Shanghai, Nanjing, Lanzhou, Jinchang, Zhangye, Xian, Urumqi, Chengdu, Chongqing and Hangzhou have direct flights to Dunhuang. In terms of airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Capital Airlines and Huaxia Airlines all have flights. But not all year round. Tourists who choose to fly must pay attention to the real-time flight information.
By Train
There are two railway stations in Dunhuang-Dunhuang Railway Station and Liuyuan South Railway Station. Due to the fact that it is not as densely populated as the cities in the east of China, the trains to Dunhuang railway station are very limited. Most tourists will choose to go to Lanzhou by train or plane first, then transfer to Dunhuang. This is the most convenient way.
By Bus
Dunhuang bus station has been relocated behind Dunhuang Hotel in 2010. There are buses to Lanzhou, Turpan, Urumqi, Golmud as well as Dunhuang sights like Mingsha Mountain, Crescent Spring.
3. How to get around Dunhuang?
1). By Bike: icycles can be rented in the local coffee shop. 1 RMB/Hour. Not recommended in summer.
2). By Bus: Some sights near the town can be reached by the public buses like Mogao Grottoes and Mingsha Mountain.
3). By Car: You can rent a car during your trip in Dunhuang, or take a taxi to each attractions, charge by meters.
4. What to pack if I travel to Dunhuang?
A windbreaker, a pair of durable and comfortable shoes, a down jacket (better with hat), sunscreen cream, sun block, skin cream and lip balm, sunglasses, medicine for urgent use.
5. What are the local food in Dunhuang?
There are many local delicacies in Dunhuang, such as Yellow Noodles with Donkey Meat, Camel Hoof on Silk Road, Stir-fried Hump with Five Shredding, Dunhuang Rang Pi, Quick-frying Hump, Fry Oil Cake,ect.
6. How to travel to Dunhuang From Xian?
Dunhuan g is located in Gansu Province in Western China, Xian is located in Shaanxi province. Around 1718km between Dunhuang and Xian city. The best way from Xian to Dunhuang is take the flight. There are 4 direct flights between Xian and Dunhuang every day. It takes about 2.5 hours by air. There is only one train (K367) from Xian to Dunhuang(22Hours).
Duration:6-8 hours
Attractions(Cities):Terracotta Warriors, Bell Tower, Muslim Quarter
Tour Style:This one-day private tour covers the essential sights of Xi'an with a local guide and a private car. The morning is at the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum in Lintong, where the excavated pits hold thousands of life-sized soldiers, horses, and chariots made for the First Emperor Qin Shi Huang over 2,000 years ago. In the afternoon you see the Ming-dynasty Bell Tower at the center of the old city, then walk the Muslim Quarter, a lane district tied to the Silk Road and known for hand-pulled noodles, roujiamo, and persimmon cakes. Entrance tickets, guide, and private transport are included. Pickup and drop-off are at your Xi'an hotel, at a Xi'an train station, or at the airport.
Duration:6-8 hours
Attractions(Cities):Xi'an Ancient City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Xi'an Great Mosque, Muslim Quarter
Tour Style:This Xi'an city tour spends a day inside the old walled city with a local guide and a private car. It starts at the Xi'an Ancient City Wall, a Ming-dynasty brick fortification that runs about 13.7 km around the old town, where you can walk or rent a bike on the top. Next is the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a seven-story Tang tower raised in 652 AD to hold the Buddhist scriptures the monk Xuan Zang carried back from India. Then the Great Mosque of Xi'an, the largest mosque in China, laid out across a chain of courtyards, and finally the Muslim Quarter, a Hui lane district in the city, for street food and browsing. Entrance tickets, guide, and private transport are included. Pickup and drop-off are at your Xi'an hotel, a Xi'an train station, or the airport.
Duration:5-6 Hours
Attractions(Cities):Terracotta Warriors
Tour Style:This half-day private tour goes to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum in Lintong, about an hour east of Xi'an, with a local guide and a private car. You move through the three exhibition pits with your guide, who covers how the army was made for the First Emperor Qin Shi Huang more than 2,000 years ago and what the excavation still shows. The museum holds more than 8,000 life-sized soldiers, horses, and chariots; you see the main pit in full, then the officers and war chariot in the small command pit and the mixed formations in the cavalry pit. Entrance fees, guide, and city transport are included, and the tour can start in the morning or the afternoon. Pickup and drop-off are at your Xi'an hotel or a Xi'an train station.
Duration:8 hours
Attractions(Cities):Mt. Huashan
Tour Style:This day trip runs from Xi'an to Mt. Huashan, one of the Five Sacred Mountains of China, with a local guide and a private car. The drive takes about two hours each way. At the mountain you take the North Peak shuttle bus and cable car up to Cloud Terrace Peak at 1,614 meters, then walk the marked ridges and rock formations on the north side. Your guide covers the Taoist sites on the mountain and the legends behind the named rocks, including why the range is called Wealth Mountain. The price includes pickup and drop-off at your Xi'an hotel, a train station, or the airport, private car service with a driver, guiding, and entrance fees.
Duration:8-9 hours
Attractions(Cities):Longmen Grottoes, Shaolin Temple
Tour Style:This day tour is based in Luoyang and covers two of its best-known sights, the Longmen Grottoes and the Shaolin Temple, with a local English-speaking guide. Your guide meets you at Luoyang Longmen train station in the morning and takes you first to the Longmen Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage site of Buddhist cave carvings cut into the cliffs along the Yi River canyon from the Northern Wei dynasty onward. In the afternoon you continue to the Shaolin Temple at the foot of the Songshan Mountains, the monastery long tied to Chan Buddhism and to Shaolin kung fu, where you watch a kung fu demonstration. The day runs about 8 to 9 hours. Entrance fees and transport between the sites are included; lunch is at your own expense. It ends back at Luoyang Longmen train station or at your Luoyang hotel.
Duration:10-12 hours
Attractions(Cities):Terracotta Warriors, Huaqing Palace, Song of Everlasting Sorrow Performance
Tour Style:This Xi'an day tour pairs the Terracotta Warriors with Huaqing Palace and the evening show Song of Everlasting Sorrow, with a local guide and a private car. It is a long day, roughly ten to twelve hours. In the morning you see the three excavation pits at the Terracotta Warriors museum, where life-sized soldiers, chariots, and horses were made for the first emperor Qin Shi Huang around 210 BCE. After lunch you move to Huaqing Palace at the foot of Lishan Mountain, an old imperial retreat built around natural hot springs. In the evening you watch Song of Everlasting Sorrow, an open-air show staged on the palace grounds about the Tang emperor Xuanzong and his consort Yang Guifei. Entrance tickets, guide, and transport are included; lunch and dinner are on your own. Pickup and drop-off are at your Xi'an hotel or a Xi'an train station.
Duration:4-5 hours
Attractions(Cities):Bell Tower, Muslim Quarter, Local Restaurant
Tour Style:See old Xi'an after dark on this private night food tour. Around 5 p.m. your guide meets you at your hotel, a Xi'an train station, or the airport, and you ride in a private car with a dedicated driver. The evening opens at the lit-up Bell Tower at the crossing of the four old main streets, then moves on foot into the Muslim Quarter, the lane district the Silk Road made famous for its Hui cooking. Your guide takes you to the stalls and small kitchens locals use and helps you order the noodle, dumpling, and skewer dishes. Food is left out of the price on purpose: you pay for what you eat, and vegetarian or halal plates are easy to arrange. The route ends at a brewery inside the city walls for a short beer flight. Four to five hours, private, and paced to you.
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