Exploring the oasis town Dunhuang and Jiayuguan on the ancient Silk Road, you will view the Mogao Grottoes, Crescent Spring, Singding Sand Dunes(Mingsha Dune) and Jiayuguan Fort in the 4-day tour.
This is an lay over tour. The airport pick up / drop off can be moved to any day as you like.
You will be picked up at the Dunhuang Airport and transferred to the hotel. Check in and take a break. This evening explore the night market where you can buy souvenirs and taste local snacks.
Hotel breakfast, then move to Mogao Grttoes where you will watch 2 documentary films about Silk Road and Mogao Grottoes, which will help you understand the history back ground of Dunhuang. Afterwards, follow a profession cave guide to visit the untouched caves with colorful fresco, Buddha Statues, and painting etc.
This afternoon, visit the Crescent Spring in the Singding Sand Dues. Located in the desert, but the Spring never covered by sand or dried up. Optional camel-riding here will offer you an opportunity to imagine the difficulty of traveling on the Silk Road in the ancient time.
Take a train from Dunhuang to Jiyuguan departing at 9 am and arrival at 1pm. Move to the Jiyuguan Fort to explore the old Great Wall and the fortress which was listed as Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Afterwards move back hotel.
After breakfast your private transfer will take you to the Jiayuguan Airport for your onward journey.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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