Dunhuang Trip Overview
This tour covers the attractions most worth visiting around Dunhuang, including the world famous Mogao Grottoes and the fantastic desert scenery Crescent Lake & Echoing-Sand Mountain. Besides these you can also feel the atmosphere of local night life by visiting the bustling Shazhou Night Market.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Dunhuang, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Dunhuang, Gansu, China
This tour covers the attractions most worth visiting around Dunhuang, including the world famous Mogao Grottoes and the fantastic desert scenery Crescent Lake & Echoing-Sand Mountain. Besides these you can also feel the atmosphere of local night life by visiting the bustling Shazhou Night Market.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Dunhuang
Stop At: Mingsha Shan – Echoing-Sand Mountain, Three miles from Dunhuang, Dunhuang 831900 China
Arrive in Dunhuang, the node city on the Silk Road, you will be met at the airport and transferred to visit the beautiful Crescent Lake & Echoing-Sand Mountain. The Crescent Lake is embedded in an oasis Gobi desert, surrounded by numerous sand dunes. The Echoing-Sand Mountain is so named for the sound of the wind whipping off the dunes.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Shazhou Nightly Market, Yangguan East Road, Dunhuang China
Then visit the Dunhuang night market -bustling Shazhou Night Market. Never miss its tasty snacks, local specialties, and crafts etc.
After the tour you will be transferred to your hotel in downtown Dunhuang.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: 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.
