Highlights

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  • The oasis town of Dunhuang, set amid-st desert landscapes and the last stop before entering the marveled Taklamakan Desert, was an essential stop on the Silk Road.

  • Explore the well-known Mogao Grottoes, a series of Buddhist shrines dating back to the 4th century AD, constituting the best Buddhist art in China.

  • The nearby dunes in Dunhuang are known as the Echoing Sand Mountain and can be explored on a camel to see spectacular views of Crescent Moon Lake. Ride on a camel to view the stunning desert scenery...

  • Walk around the bustling Shazhou Night Market with a set of snack stalls, while the street is full of souvenir vendors.

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Day 1Private Dunhuang Day Tour

Welcome to Dunhuang, a famous frontier town and a well-known art center along the Silk Road. It has a long history and brilliant culture. Today we will visit the Mogao Grottoes, also known as the Thousand-Buddha Grottoes, listed in the UNESCO for the magnificent buddhism art. Visit Echoing Sand Mountain & Crescent Lake, a peculiar natural phenomenon occurs when standing on top of the dune. You can walk around the bustling Shazhou Night Market with a set of local cuisine and products.


Our professional tour guide will meet you at your located hotel lobby, and your private day tour to Mogao Grottoes continue with the driving of 20-mins to entrance of the Mogao Grottoes. Here you can enjoy the magnificent grottoes and mural art, and learn the history of Buddhism in Dunhuang through explanation and film display, which is the best option for tourists to visit Dunhuang.

Coming out from Mogao Grottoes, continue the tour to Echoing Sand Mountain & Crescent Lake. When there is wild wind, the sands will be blown up and make a loud sound, while the sound sounds like being produced by some ancient musical instrument when blown by the breeze. There is also a Crescent Lake that has been in existence for hundreds of years without ever being buried by the sand. Riding the camel (approximately 40mins) as the Silk Road Caravan in the vast desert is highly recommended. Experience the feeling of the camel team marching in the desert. The sound of camel bells is a must-play item for every tourist.

In the evening, strolling this interesting Shazhou Night Market with different types of things to see and food to eat, it's easy to lose our sense of time wonder the market while enjoying your leisure time and taste some local cuisine.


Travel Tips make an effort to enjoy the very best experience of tour:

  • Please bring your sunglasses and mask to keep out the dust when tour in the Echoing Sand Mountain

  • It is forbidden to take photos in Mogao Grottoes, it's best to bring a flashlight when visiting, and the caves are not open on rainy days. 

  • There are some ethnic minorities in Dunhuang, especially there are many ethnic minority snacks in the Night Market. Respect the local customs that the biggest taboo in Hui nationalities' lives that they do not eat pork. And must not be offended to avoid unnecessary misunderstanding.


Traffic: Car
Hotel: Overnight in Dunhuang
Meals: Breakfast
Altitude: 1138m

  • Mogao Grottoes

  • Shazhou Night Market

INCLUDES

  • Private transportation through out the itinerary.

  • All entrance fees(shuttle bus) sightseeing; excursions and activities as per the itinerary

  • Private friendly professional English-Speaking guides

  • Visa support letter for you to apply Chinese visa easily.

  • Travel and health insurance when travel with us.

  • 8, A 24/7 helpline while you are traveling.

EXCLUDES

  • International and domestic flights not indicated.

  • Shared accommodations in well located, tourist to superior class hotels include breakfast, service charge and government tax.

  • Food, Lunch or dinner not specified

  • Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers

  • Personal expenses and the other tours or activities not mentioned

TRIP NOTES

  • We will upgrade trains to 1st class where available if book the tour 5 months in advance of departure.

  • There is no problem to travel Silk Road during Ramadan.

  • Complimentary 2 bottles of water each person on daily use.

Transportation

We will use business MPV to luxurious coaches and trains.

Accommodation

All the hotels we selected are 4-5star well-located in the city center with good and proper breakfast for our clients.

Guides

Our guides are very friendly, knowledgeable, helpful. And our group tours will be escorted from SRT.

Climate and Altitude

Generally speaking Mid March—End Oct are the best time to visit Silk Road. And we strongly suggest you come in May, June, October to avoid the heat and crowd. No need to worry about high altitude along the Silk Road. We will prepare Oxygen bags if the package includes Xiahe, Qinghai Lake and Taxkorgan County.

We offer beneficial Cancellation Policy to our customers.