Things to Do in Dunhuang

Explore Dunhuang at a relaxed pace with a private guide. Visit the Mogao Caves, experience a tranquil desert oasis, and discover the quiet beauty of Leiyin Temple in one seamless day.

Dunhuang is bright peal on the ancient Silk Road, it was established in 111 B,C by the Emperor Wudi of Han dynasty, it was a very important international city in the history. Today, there are a lot of Buddhsim grottoes remained  The Mogao Grottoes,  Western Thousand Buddhas Grottoes, Jade Gate Pass , the Great Wall of Han Dynasty, Sun Gate Pass. White Horse Stupa, they are all have a very long history. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Explore the Dunhuang Museum, hike up the sand dunes of Mingsha Mountain, and discover the secrets of Crescent Lake on this guided tour. Enjoy a delicious lunch of local specialties.

This private tour will show you the highlight of the Hexi Corridor of Gansu province. You will visit the famous Mogao Grottoes, Singing Sand Dunes & Crescent Moon Spring, camel riding in the desert. Great Wall of Han Dynasty etc in Dunhuang. Jiayuguan is the western end of the Great Wall of Ming Dynasty. Zhangye Danxia Landform, the Giant Buddha Temple, the Horse Hoof Temple Grottoes In Zhangye. We will arrange the good 4 star hotel in Dunhuang and the best hotel in Zhangye and Jiayuguan. Wish you will have a nice trip in western China with us.

This is an 8-day private tour through northwest China’s most breathtaking landscapes—from the mirror-like waters of Chaka Salt Lake to the ancient art of Mogao Grottoes.

Discover the highlights of Dunhuang in one day, The Mogao Grottoes with it's very beautiful paintings and sculptures, The Singing Sand Dunes & Crescent Monn Spring, take a camel riding in the sand dunes and take photos in the desert. In the evening, go to the Dunhaung Grand Theater,enjoy a top dance drama in China-----The Silk Road, it is about 70 minutes long, No show arrangement from Nov to next March.

Embark on a day-long journey through Dunhuang's Silk Road legacy. Traverse the ancient Heritage City, step into history at Yangguan Pass, and witness the surreal rock formations of Yadan Devil City.

Dunhuang is bright peal on the ancient Silk Road. Steven Kang was awarded the honorary title of National Gold Medal Tour Guide by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China. There are a lot of Buddhsim grottoes remained  The Mogao Grottoes,  Western Thousand Buddhas Grottoes, Jade Gate Pass , the Great Wall of Han Dynasty, Sun Gate Pass. White Horse Stupa, they are all have a very long history. Welcome to book Steven's tour guide service.

Explore UNESCO-listed caves, ride desert dunes, don traditional ethnic attire, and witness dramatic sunsets at remote ruins.

The Yulin Grottoes is 180 km far away from Dunhuang. Yulin Grottoes and Mogao Grottoes are twins Grottoes in Dunhuang. The 42 surviving caves, constructed on the two sharp cliffs facing each other, cover a period of more than 1500 years from the Northern Wei to the Qing Dynasty The Suoyangcheng Ruins used to be a very important stop on the famous Silk Road, initially it was established in 3rd century AD.

Uncover Dunhuang’s lesser-known treasures on this tour to the Yulin Caves and Suoyang City Ruins. Perfect for travelers seeking off-the-beaten-path history and culture.

Embark on a captivating deep dive into Dunhuang’s ancient Silk Road legacy, exploring the iconic Yumen Pass, atmospheric Han Dynasty Great Wall Ruins, historic Haicang City and the otherworldly Yadan National Geologic Park. Led by a professional expert guide, you’ll uncover 2000 years of fascinating frontier history, with vivid insights into the ancient civilization’s ingenuity, defense systems and cross-cultural trade stories that shaped this legendary land. Step back in time at the time-worn Yumen Pass&Han Great Wall ruins and marvel at the extraordinary wisdom of the ancient people who built these remarkable frontier landmarks. Venture into the desert to behold Yadan National Geologic Park’s breathtaking wind-sculpted natural formations—an otherworldly landscape that’s a photographer’s dream, boasting dramatic, one-of-a-kind vistas for unforgettable shots. This tour includes all entrance fees, English speaking guide and Dunhuang hotel pickup and drop-off.

Explore the Jade Gate Pass and Han Great Wall on a private tour from Dunhuang. Learn about the Silk Road’s history and the resourcefulness of ancient engineers.

This private tour will show to visit the high light of Dunhuang, especially ,we will arrange a private cave guide will show to visit the beautiful caves + 3 special caves of Mogao Grottoes for you, which is not open to the public. You will have a very good understanding of Dunhuang from this tour.

Embark on a 6-day private photography tour from Zhangye to Dunhuang. Explore the Rainbow Mountains, the Mogao Caves, the Singing Sand Mountains, and the Crescent Moon Spring.

Dunhuang is an oasis city on the ancient Silk Road. Spend three days exploring Dunhuang's top attractions like Mogao Caves, Crescent Lake, Yumen Pass, Great Wall of the Han Dynasty and Yadan National Geology Park. Learn more about Dunhuang’s history and culture from your informative guide. Comfortable private transportation and two nights’ accommodation are included in this tour.

Set off from Dunhuang with a customized private itinerary, heading all the way to Yardang National Geopark to uncover the amazing geological wonders crafted by nature.

The Mogao Grottoes just sells 6,000 tickets each day, we will book the tickets 1 month in advance,   The Mogao Grottoes is the most famous Buddhism art in China, you will first watch 2 movies in the digital exhibition center, then transfer to the grottoes area, Follow a cave guide visit  8 caves with the other foreign language speaking tourists After lunch, we will arrange 3 special caves for you which are not open to the public, you should tell us which kind of caves would you like to see, will you focus to early period caves, Tang dynasty period caves, paintings or Buddhism sculptures ? This day should be a wonderful day for your western China trip,.

Travel from Dunhuang on a full-day journey. Explore the UNESCO-listed Mogao Caves, Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent Lake, then stroll through Night Market for local food and culture.

Discover amazing Dunhuang city in this 2-day private sightseeing tour. Accompanied by your profession private guide, and visit the top attractions: Mogao Caves, Mingsha Shan - Echoing-Sand Mountain, Yadan National Geological Park, Shazhou Nightly Marketa. Includes private guide and vehicle, Entrance fees.

Explore Dunhuang’s western Silk Road in one private day. Visit Western Thousand Buddha Caves, Yangguan Pass, Yumen Pass, and Hecang City, traveling deep into the Gobi Desert.

This private hiking day tour will take you to Yangguan by comfortably air-conditioned vehicle from your Dunhuang hotel. Upon arrival, enjoy an approximately 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) hike which will take you 1.5 to 2 hours to arrive at Yangguan Pass. You will see this important pass of ancient silk road and visit the Museum of Yangguan Pass. Lunch will be served at a local farmer's restaurant. Afterwards, visit Jade Gate Pass and the great wall of Han Dynasty on your way back to Dunhuang.

Discover Dunhuang’s highlights on a private tour, including the Mogao Caves, White Horse Pagoda, and the unique Singing Sand dunes, with time to explore the local night market.

Take a bullet train from Dunhuang to Zhangye, Discover the three impressive Buddhist temples along the Hexi Corridor, Amazed by the fantastic landscape of Danxia Landform and Yadan Ghost City. You will be immersed in the wonders of history, culture, and nature with your private guide. * Private transportation with good AC * Professional and Friendly English Speaking Guide * Bottled water and paper napkins * 7/24 English Service online

Explore Yulin Grottoes and Silk Road frontier ruins on a private day tour from Dunhuang, including desert landscapes and cultural insight beyond the main tourist routes.

This private tour will show you to visit  the highlights of Dunhuang. You will visit the famous Mogao Grottoes, Yulin Grottoes, Suoyang City Ruins, Singing Sand Dunes, Crescent Moon Spring, the Great Wall of Han Dynasty, Yangguan Pass. Daily lunch and entrance fees are all included This tour offers a booking option to upgrade your package to take a camel riding  and THE SILK ROAD show.

Explore the Rainbow Mountains of Zhangye Danxia and the ancient Horse-Hoof Temple Grottoes on a guided day trip. Learn about the history and significance of these sites.

Embark on an exclusive Silk Road tour with our premium Dunhuang private day tour to discover Dunhuang's Treasures: Mogao Caves, Mingsha Mountain & Crescent Moon Spring, meticulously designed to immerse you in the city's iconic highlights away from the crowds. This personalized small group experience begins with convenient private hotel pickup and drop-off, ensuring a seamless and comfortable journey from start to finish. Your adventure delves deep into the Buddhist art sanctuary of the Mogao Caves, followed by the vast, golden dunes of the Singing Sand Mountains (Mingsha Shan). Witness the natural wonder of the Crescent Moon Spring oasis nestled within the sands. As evening falls, explore the lively local flavors at Shazhou Night Market. Committed to an authentic, none-shopping tour, we prioritize cultural immersion, allowing you to skip crowded areas and connect deeply with Dunhuang's timeless legacy.

Travel west from Dunhuang on a private day tour to Yangguan and Yumenguan Passes, then explore the dramatic Yadan landforms. A refined journey through Silk Road history and desert landscapes.

Mogao Grottoes is the jewel of Silk Road located in Dunhuang, China, where access is very challenging. This private day tour take you to Duhuang  with a visit to the highlights of Silk Road including Mogao Grottoes. You will also see the wonder of the Singing Dunes and Crescent Moon Spring.

A privately guided 3-day cultural journey through Dunhuang’s Silk Road heritage, including Yulin Grottoes, Mogao Caves, frontier ruins, and a 4-star hotel stay.

The Mogao Grottoes is the most famous Buddhism art site in China, you will first watch 2 movies in the digital exhibition center, then transfer to the grottoes area, visit  8 caves in this tour. It just sells 6,000 tickets each day, we will book the ticket in advance,

Embark on a captivating journey through Gansu’s Hexi Corridor, unveiling the Silk Road's ancient secrets, vibrant rainbows of rock, and timeless Buddhist art.

The Silk Road first appeared on the stage in1979 in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China, and was awarded First Place for Creation and Performance by the Ministry of Culture. Since its premiere in 1979, the Silk Road has been performed more than 2,100 times for audience numbering more than 4,000,000 people. the Silk Road influenced deeply in the history of Chinese dance, enjoyed a relatively high reputation and fame in China and the world. The play memorializes the deep friendship between Chinese people and foreign people, depicts wisdom and open dynasty, and the frequent international exchanges in the fields of economy and culture. It also weaves a story of great friendship through song and the ancient, beautiful, innovative and unique style of dance.

Journey the Silk Road’s Hexi Corridor. Visit Mogao Caves, Jiayuguan Fortress, and Zhangye Danxia, savor local cuisine, and experience a private desert feast beneath a sky full of stars.

This is an easy and friendly way to transfer you from Dunhuang Airport to your centrally located Dunhuang hotel, you can book it vice versa.

Travel the Silk Road from Xi’an to Dunhuang on a 12-day private journey. Explore imperial tombs, Buddhist grottoes, and frontier cities with a private guide, transport, and 4-star hotels included.

This private tour will show you to visit the south part of the park with a private jeep. The Yadang National Geological Park offers various landform in distinct shapes, signifying different development. In the park, you can get a view of uniquely-shaped rocks like Mongolian tent, Stone Bird, Peacock and others. Make full use of your imagination, you may find some rocks with some miniatures similar to famed architectures, like the Potala Palace in Tibet, Heaven Temple in Beijing or something else.

Dunhuang is the hub on the ancient Silk Road. This private day trip from Dunhuang will take you to visit Jade Gate Pass, Ghost City, and Han Dynasty Great Wall Ruin with a local guide by private vehicle. Pickup time is at 8am from your centrally located Dunhuang hotel.

This private tour will show you to visit  the highlights of Dunhuang, such as Yumen Pass, the Great Wall of Han Dynasty, the Yangguan Pass, Mengke Glacier in Subei county. Mengke Glacier is located on a part of the Qilian Mountain Range in Subei Mongolian autonomous region near Dunhuang, and it has listed as the most beautiful glacier in China since 2005.

Dunhuang is an oasis surrounded by desert and gravel in northwestern China. It was the main (and only) gateway to and from China on the route, known as the Silk Road, between China, Western Asia and the sub-continent of India. The most prominent site in Dunhuang, the Mogao Grottoes, is a quintessential world heritage site. It is a Buddhist grotto temple and is also a heritage art museum replete with murals, statues and architectural monuments. Other than a unique treasure house of art, it also records a millennium of cultural interchange via the Silk Road between China, India, Persian, Greco-Roman and Central Asia,which is far more significant than silk or other exotic merchandise.

Enjoy door-to-door service in a comfortable private vehicle operated by a courteous friendly driver from your Dunhuang city hotel to Yulin Grotto and Suoyang City Ruins. You will have the maximum freedom to enjoy the attraction at your own pace. Your driver will take you to the main entrance, assistant you for the entrance fee, and waiting for you at the parking lot, after your self-guided tour finished, your driver will transfer you back to your hotel or accommodation in Dunhuang, you also can choose to have an English speaking tour guide who will accompany you at the attraction when make booking.

Visit highlights of Silk road including the Dunhuang,Jiayuguan,Zhangye and Badain Jaran Desert with this 8 days private tour from Dunhuang. You will be picked up from Dunhuang hotel/airport and dropped off at Zhangye. P.S: You may pay some EXTRA charges of the hotel fees if you book the tour during the Chinese National Day Holiday(Octoter 1-7) or Chinese New Year Holiday(around January 22- February 16).

Enjoy a 2-Day private tour with a local guide to the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang and explore the highlight of the ancient Silk Road and the amazing Crescent Spring hidden amongst the Singing Sand Dunes; a visual experience sure to leave you with many lasting memories.

Visit highlights of Dunhuang including the Crescent lake,Mogao Grottoes,Yumenguan pass,Great Wall of the Han Dynasty,River Storage City and Yardan National Geology park with this 4 days private tour from Dunhuang. You will be picked up and dropped off from Dunhuang hotel/airport. P.S: You may pay some EXTRA charges of the hotel fees if you book the tour during the Chinese National Day Holiday(Octoter 1-7) or Chinese New Year Holiday(around January 22- February 16).

We provides convenient private transfer service between your hotel in the downtown of Dunhuang and Dunhuang railway station. Meet your driver at Dunhuang hotel lobby and relax on the journey to the Dunhuang railway station in a sedan or minivan (depending on the size of your group).

Visit highlights of Silk road including the Dunhuang,Guazhou and Jiayuguan with this 5 days private tour from Dunhuang. You will be picked up from Dunhuang hotel/airport and dropped off at Jiayuguan. P.S: You may pay some EXTRA charges of the hotel fees if you book the tour during the Chinese National Day Holiday(Octoter 1-7) or Chinese New Year Holiday(around January 22- February 16).

Visit highlights of Silk road including the Dunhuang and Guazhou with this 4 days private tour from Dunhuang. You will be picked up and dropped off from Dunhuang hotel/airport/train station. P.S: You may pay some EXTRA charges of the hotel fees if you book the tour during the Chinese National Day Holiday(Octoter 1-7) or Chinese New Year Holiday(around January 22- February 16).

Yulin Caves and Western Thousand Buddha Caves are less popular than Mogao Caves, however, they are part of the Dunhuang art with their spectacular frescoes and statues in Dunhuang. This private day tour will let you explore these two sites in a day with a local guide by private vehicle. Pickup time is at 8am from your centrally located Dunhuang hotel.

Experiencing the amazing cities of Dunhuang and Jiayuguan from the ancient Silk Road, you will visit Mogao Grottoes, Ming Great Wall , Great museum and Weijin Mural Tomb in the 3-day tour.