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
