Dunhuang Trip Overview
It is a classic tour including the highlights in Dunhuang, such as the world cultural heritage Mogao Grottoes, the valuable cultural relics Yumen Pass and Han Great Wall. The tour also covers unique desert sceneries Yadan Ghost City and Crescent Lake & Singing Sand Mountains. By taking this tour you can not only see the fabulous natural scenery, but also feel the deep culture and the atmosphere of local life.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Dunhuang, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Dunhuang, Gansu, China
It is a classic tour including the highlights in Dunhuang, such as the world cultural heritage Mogao Grottoes, the valuable cultural relics Yumen Pass and Han Great Wall. The tour also covers unique desert sceneries Yadan Ghost City and Crescent Lake & Singing Sand Mountains. By taking this tour you can not only see the fabulous natural scenery, but also feel the deep culture and the atmosphere of local life.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Dunhuang
Stop At: Shazhou Nightly Market, Yangguan East Road, Dunhuang China
Arrive in Dunhuang, the node city on the Silk Road, you will be met at the airport and transferred to hotel. Then you will visit the Dunhuang night market -bustling Shazhou Night Market. Never miss its tasty snacks, local specialties, and crafts etc.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Dunhuang
Stop At: Yumen Pass, 90 Km Northwest of Dunhuang, Dunhuang 736200 China
Today you will visit the Yumen Pass, located 90 kilometers northwest of Dunhuang, it was built around 111 BC and used to be the main pass of the Silk Road to the north part of the Western Regions.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Yadan National Geological Park, 180 Km Northwest of Dunhuang, Dunhuang 736200 China
Continue the tour to visit Yadan National Geologic Park, which is commonly known as the Yadan Ghost City, it is 168 kilometers away from downtown Dunhuang. The park covers an area of 346.34 square kilometers, mainly with geological relics formed by wind erosion. For its unique desert scenery, various geological wonders and ancient folklore, the park has attracted countless tourists to explore the mysteries of nature.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Great Wall of Han Dynasty, Northwest of Dunhuang, Dunhuang 736200 China
Then visit the Han Great Wall, built in ancient Han Dynasty, its history is even longer than the Ming Great Wall in Beijing. Archaeological findings show that the Han Great Wall extended from Xinjiang in the west to Jilin province in the east, and was more than 10,000 kilometers long, longer than the Ming Great Wall.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Mingsha Shan – Echoing-Sand Mountain, Three miles from Dunhuang, Dunhuang 831900 China
Go ahead to visit the beautiful Crescent Lake & Singing Sand Mountains. The Crescent Lake is embedded in an oasis Gobi desert, surrounded by numerous sand dunes. The Singing Sand Mountains is so named for the sound of the wind whipping off the dunes.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Depart Dunhuang
Stop At: Mogao Caves, West of Hexi Zoulang, Dunhuang 736200 China
This morning visit the world famous Mogao Grottoes, which was designated as a world cultural heritage by UNESCO for its 1,600 years accumulated cultural, architectural, and art treasures. There remains 492 cave temple and 45,000 square meters of frescos.
After the tour you will be transferred to airport for your flight departure.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
