Dunhuang Private Customized Silk Road Day Tour

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10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

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

Meeting and pickup

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End point
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Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    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.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Mingsha Shan - Echoing-Sand Mountain

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    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).

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 4

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

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • Dunhuang (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
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Tags

Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Religious Tours
Car Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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