Embark on a private day tour from Dunhuang to explore the captivating Yulin Caves, Suoyang City Ruins, and Sun of the Earth Statue. Discover the rich history and cultural heritage of these attractions with a knowledgeable local guide.
Embark on a private day tour from Dunhuang to explore the captivating Yulin Caves, Suoyang City Ruins, and Sun of the Earth Statue. Discover the rich history and cultural heritage of these attractions with a knowledgeable local guide.
- Silk Road Trips - tour operator
- Yulin Grotto - At 8am, your guide will meet you at your centrally located Dunhuang hotel. Then you will take 2-hour car ride to Yulin Caves. The Yulin Caves were built on bank cliffs at two sides of the Yulin River valley. There are now 42 major caves in existence together with hundreds of others scattered…
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Silk Road Trips - tour operator
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Yulin Grotto - At 8am, your guide will meet you at your centrally located Dunhuang hotel. Then you will take 2-hour car ride to Yulin Caves. The Yulin Caves were built on bank cliffs at two sides of the Yulin River valley. There are now 42 major caves in existence together with hundreds of others scattered around, 31 on the east bank and 11 on the west bank.
The first group of caves was built in the Northern Wei dynasty and in the following dynasties more caves were cut or restored. The forms of caves and contents of paintings show close connection with those in the Mogao Grottoes so they are important constitute parts of Dunhuang art complex, and have great historical and art value. The grottoes preserve nearly one thousand statues and more than one thousand-square-meters frescoes. You will follow the cave guide to visit some caves to learn the history.
Note: The entrance fees for both caves are only for regular caves, and you can pay locally if you would like to visit special caves. -
Suoyang City Ruins - Afterwards you will head to Suoyang City Ruins. Suoyang City Ruins was inscribed on UNESCO’s list of World Cultural Heritages in 2014. Built in Han Dynasty (202BC-220AD), this border town prospered in Tang Dynasty (618-907). Suoyang City was deserted gradually after the closure of the Jiayuguan Pass in 1524. There are towers, houses, lanes, and city walls that can be seen today in the city ruins.
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Guazhou County - Then you will head to the huge statue of Sun of the Earth. The statue is 4.3m in height, and 15m in length. It is surprise to view such a bit statue in the gobi desert.
Chinese lunch is included today.
Later you will be transferred back to your hotel in Dunhuang where the wonderful day trip concludes.
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Lunch
- Transport by private vehicle
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Lunch
- Transport by private vehicle
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
The Yulin Caves, Suoyang City Ruins, and the Sun of the Earth Statue are fascinating sites to visit in the eastern part of Dunhuang, China. This exclusive one-day tour enables you to discover these three sites with the help of a local guide and a personal vehicle commencing from Dunhuang. The tour includes a Chinese lunch and starts at 8 am from your…
The Yulin Caves, Suoyang City Ruins, and the Sun of the Earth Statue are fascinating sites to visit in the eastern part of Dunhuang, China. This exclusive one-day tour enables you to discover these three sites with the help of a local guide and a personal vehicle commencing from Dunhuang. The tour includes a Chinese lunch and starts at 8 am from your Dunhuang hotel situated centrally.
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers over 3 years old
- Passport name, number, and country is required at time of booking for all participants
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.