Dunhuang Trip Overview
Exploring the oasis town Dunhuang and Jiayuguan on the ancient Silk Road, you will view the Mogao Grottoes, Crescent Spring, Singding Sand Dunes(Mingsha Dune) and Jiayuguan Fort in the 4-day tour.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 days
Starts: Dunhuang, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Dunhuang, Gansu, China
Exploring the oasis town Dunhuang and Jiayuguan on the ancient Silk Road, you will view the Mogao Grottoes, Crescent Spring, Singding Sand Dunes(Mingsha Dune) and Jiayuguan Fort in the 4-day tour.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Dunhuang
Stop At: Dunhuang, Dunhuang, Gansu
You will be picked up at the Dunhuang Airport and transferred to the hotel. Check in and take a break.
This evening explore the night market where you can buy souvenirs and taste local snacks.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Dunhuang Hotel(5*)
Day 2: Dunhuang
Stop At: Mogao Caves, West of Hexi Zoulang, Dunhuang 736200 China
Hotel breakfast, then move to Mogao Grttoes where you will watch 2 documentary films about Silk Road and Mogao Grottoes, which will help you understand the history back ground of Dunhuang. Afterwards, follow a profession cave guide to visit the untouched caves with colorful fresco, Buddha Statues, and painting etc.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Crescent Moon Pool, 5km South of Dunhuang, Dunhuang 736200 China
This afternoon, visit the Crescent Spring in the Singding Sand Dues. Located in the desert, but the Spring never covered by sand or dried up. Optional camel-riding here will offer you an opportunity to imagine the difficulty of traveling on the Silk Road in the ancient time.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Dunhuang Hotel(5*)
Day 3: Dunhuang-Jiayuguan
Stop At: Jiayuguan Fortress, Within Yuquan Town, Yuquan Town, Jiayuguan 735100 China
Take a train from Dunhuang to Jiyuguan departing at 9 am and arrival at 1pm. Move to the Jiyuguan Fort to explore the old Great Wall and the fortress which was listed as Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Afterwards move back hotel.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in a 4* hotel
Day 4: Jiayuguan Departure
Stop At: Jiayuguan, Jiayuguan, Gansu
After breakfast your private transfer will take you to the Jiayuguan Airport for your onward journey.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
