Dunhuang Trip Overview
Make marvelous memories on this tour taking in the knowledge art and wisdom of ancient Buddhist scholars and the spectacular landscape of the fascinating Gobi with its singing dunes and miraculous oasis. Photographic opportunities abound.
This is a private tour for your group of family or friends. No other travelers will join you. It’s always available for your schedule.
Additional Info
Duration: 7 hours
Starts: Dunhuang, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Dunhuang, Gansu, China
Make marvelous memories on this tour taking in the knowledge art and wisdom of ancient Buddhist scholars and the spectacular landscape of the fascinating Gobi with its singing dunes and miraculous oasis. Photographic opportunities abound.
This is a private tour for your group of family or friends. No other travelers will join you. It’s always available for your schedule.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mogao Caves, West of Hexi Zoulang, Dunhuang 736200 China
Your tour begins at 7:30am when your guide and driver pick you up from your hotel for the drive to Mogao Caves in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. On arrival, a documentary providing a general understanding of the history of the Caves is followed by the visit to these manuscripts storage caves containing the finest examples of Buddhist art spanning 1,000 years.
Resume travel to the Echoing Sand Dune. Hear the beautiful melody of the dunes from which the name is drawn, while riding a camel on your way to the hill. By hiking to the mountain top you will enjoy a panoramic view of tiers and tiers of sand hills that inspire wonder and mystery of the desert. At the Crescent Spring, an oasis below, the guide will unveil its mysteries and tell of efforts being made at conservation.
Your tour concludes at approximately 6:00 pm. After a whole day’s trip in the fascinating Gobi, relax in a comfortable vehicle for the drive back to your hotel.
Duration: 6 hours
