Things to Do in Dunhuang

Discover the Mogao Caves and Crescent Lake on a guided day tour from Dunhuang. Learn about the history of the Silk Road, enjoy a local lunch, and ride a camel across the sand dunes.

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.

Discover the wonders of the Silk Road on a guided tour from Dunhuang. Visit the Yadan National Geopark, the Yangguan Pass, and the Yumenguan Pass with a small group.

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.

Immerse yourself in Gobi Dunhuang and enjoy exclusive travel photography amid golden dunes and flying apsaras.

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.

Create your own Dunhuang-style clay board mural at Mingsha Academy. Learn about Silk Road mural art, mineral pigments, and ancient clay board techniques in a hands-on workshop.

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.

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.

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.

Follow Dunhuang’s Silk Road atmosphere from Heritage City to Yumen Pass, then watch the desert landforms of Yadan Devil City at sunset.

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.

Discover the Mogao Caves, Mingsha Mountain, and Crescent Moon Spring on a guided tour from Dunhuang. Explore ancient Buddhist art, enjoy camel rides, and capture unforgettable photos.

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.

Discover Dunhuang's Silk Road heritage on a day tour. Visit the Yulin Grottoes, Suoyang Ancient City, and Western Jin Tombs, and see the desert art installation "Son of the Earth."

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.

Discover the Silk Road on a 4-day tour from Zhangye to Jiayuguan and Dunhuang. Visit the Rainbow Danxia, Jiayuguan Fortress, Mogao Caves, Mingsha Mountain, and Yadan Devil City.

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

Experience the "Encounter Dunhuang Again" performance in Jiuquan. Immerse yourself in the history of the Silk Road through live performances.

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.

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

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,.

Discover the Mogao Caves, and explore the Mingsha Sand Dunes and Crescent Lake on a full-day tour in Dunhuang.

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 the legendary Silk Road west of Dunhuang with ancient frontier ruins, dramatic Yardang landforms, desert sunset views, and unforgettable Milky Way stargazing in the Gobi wilderness.

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.

Discover Dunhuang's hidden eastern treasures on a full-day private tour. Visit the Yulin Caves, Suoyang City, and the Western Jin Dynasty Painted Brick Tombs.

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.

Experience the magic of Dunhuang with a ticket to the Le Dong Dunhuang show. Enjoy a unique blend of music, light, and performance, and explore the show’s four themed areas.

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.

Discover the Great Wall and the Silk Road on a 2-day tour from Jiayuguan to Dunhuang. Visit Jiayuguan Fort, the First Beacon Tower, Mingsha Mountain, Crescent Spring, and the Mogao Caves.

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,

Explore the Silk Road on a 3-day trip from Zhangye to Dunhuang. Visit the Rainbow Danxia, Jiayuguan Fort, Mingsha Mountain, Crescent Spring, and the Mogao Caves.

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.

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.

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.

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

Explore the Silk Road on a 2-day trip from Dunhuang to Jiayuguan. Visit the Mogao Caves, Jiayuguan Fort, and the First Beacon Tower, and enjoy a night in a hotel with breakfast and lunch.

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.

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.

This 5 nights classic private tour takes you to explore Chinese section of ancient Silk Road northern route from Dunhuang to Urumqi. You will travel the path of thousands of merchants and camel caravans and witness its changes in modern days. Attractions you will visit during this tour includes Mogao Grottos, Turpan Oasis, Loulan Mummies, and Heavenly Lake located on the northern side of Tianshan Mountains.

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.

We provides convenient private transfer service between Dunhuang International Airport(DNH) and your hotel in the downtown of Dunhuang. Meet your driver at Dunhuang airport arrival exit and relax on the journey to the Dunhuang hotel in a sedan or minivan (depending on the size of your group).

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 morning at 08:00 am, our professional  tour guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel,We are going to visit the famous Mogao Grottoes, the most well-known caves of Buddhism art in China.Lunch will be served in a local farmer’s restaurant, taste the local food.Then,We are going to a local artist studio, learn how to draw a flying angel on the paper.

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.

It's one way private transfer between airport and hotel in downtown, which is the most convenient and safest way for transfer by a vehicle with legal operation qualification. All prices included, no more extra charge. The driver will meet you at exit of arrival hall or hotel lobby with your name tab.then enjoy reliable, hassle-free private transfer service • Transfer from airport to your hotel or transfer from your hotel to airport • The vehicle we provide is compliance with relevant laws and regulations,the insurance is provided ,fully insured, • Transfer by a private, air-conditioned vehicle • Relax as a professional driver helps with luggage • 7*24 hrs emergency customer service ,if you reserve the vehicle before 12pm, you could ask for the multigual customer assiantant any help when you in trouble • 48 hrs free cancellation Vehicle: 5 seat standard superior car

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.

Take a visit the to the old capital city Dunhuang with a full-day sightseeing tour with your personal local guide. Itinerary can be customized based on your interests. See famous spots, such as Yadan National Geological Park, Yumen Pass, Dunhuang Museum, Great Wall of Han Dynasty or other city attractions.