Dunhuang Private Customized Silk Road Day Tour

Dunhuang city locates at the west point of Hexi Corridor which is a very important section of ancient Silk Road. Due to the Mogao Grottoes and the Crescent Lake & Singing Sand Mountain, this small city is listed a world famous cultural tourist destination. In history, the prosperity of Silk Road brought the city bustling business and vigorous culture exchange, especially the Buddhist culture. This private day tour will show you the essence of Dunhuang city.

At 09:00 meet your guide and driver in your hotel. Then we will drive to visit the most notable attraction in Dunhuang, Mogao Grottoes. The grottoes also were known as Caves of the Thousand Buddha, house Buddhist cave temple architecture, clay sculpture, mural paintings and manuscripts, dating from the 4th to the 19th centuries, nearly 1500 years.

In the afternoon, we will continue to visit the Singing-Sand Mountain. When you slide down the slope, you can hear the roaring echo of sands, hence the name.

Walking along the mountain to reach the Crescent Lake, your eyes will be feasted on the crescent-shaped spring surrounded by the endless Gobi desert. You can try some optional activity like camel riding and sand skiing (cost on your own).

In the evening, you will visit the famous local Sazhou Night Market. After the tour transfer back to your hotel.

Warm Notice:

1. The pickup time is approximate due to the open time of attractions and the peak season or not, you will be contacted one day in advance to reconfirm the exact time.

2. You might visit the Mogao Grottoes in the afternoon and Crescent Lake & Singing Sand Mountain in the morning instead based on the ticket reservation condition of Mogao Grottoes attraction site.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Camel riding and sand skiing is optional
• Special caves at Mogao Grottoes are not included
• Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
• You will be contacted at least one day ahead of the travel day via email to advise the pickup info. The tour guide will also call you or leave you a message through your hotel room the night before tour about pickup time.
• You are suggested to wear comfortable shoes on tour day.

• All Inclusive Option
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  This option includes the private transfer, guide, entrance tickets.
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• With tour guide only
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  Tour with guide service only: This option only include English speaking tour guide service. Please rent a car or take a taxi by yourself.
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• Only Transfer & Guide Service
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  This option includes the basic service of transfer and guide without entrance tickets.
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• one bottle of mineral water
• Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicle with licensed driver
• Entrance fees(only for all inclusive tour)
• English speaking tour guide

• Personal expense
• Optional activity (such as special caves at Mogao Grottoes and camel riding or sand skiing)
• Any Meal

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• Dress code is smart – no casual clothes (i.e. jeans, sportswear, joggers or sneakers)
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by China Travel Service.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Urumqi.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 2 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.