Embark on a private day tour to the world-famous Dunhuang Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Experience the thrill of exploring the Mingsha Sand Dune and Crescent Moon Lake, and enjoy a camel ride in the desert. Book now!
Embark on a private day tour to the world-famous Dunhuang Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Experience the thrill of exploring the Mingsha Sand Dune and Crescent Moon Lake, and enjoy a camel ride in the desert. Book now!
- Dunhuang Grotto Art Protection,Examination and Exhibition Center - Today meet guide in the lobby and visit the Mogao Grottoes are situated in a valley, southeast of the town of Dunhuang City in Gansu Province. Construction of the grottoes began in 366 A.D. and continued through the fourteenth century. Perhaps the most artistic are those dating…
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Dunhuang Grotto Art Protection,Examination and Exhibition Center - Today meet guide in the lobby and visit the Mogao Grottoes are situated in a valley, southeast of the town of Dunhuang City in Gansu Province. Construction of the grottoes began in 366 A.D. and continued through the fourteenth century. Perhaps the most artistic are those dating from the Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D.). Today a total of 492 caves are still in good condition with 54,000 sq. yd. (45,000 sq. m.) of murals, over two thousand painted statues, and five wooden buildings constructed in the Tang and Song Dynasties.
After lunch you will visit the Mingsha sand dune and crescent moon lake, Echoing-Sand Mountain is known as one of the Eight Great Landscapes of Dunhuang and one of the Four Great Singing Sands of China, Crescent Lake it is in a natural shape of half-moon and had been commonly considered as one of the Eight Great Landscapes of Dunhuang together with the Echoing-Sand Mountain early in Western Han Dynasty (206BC-24AD).
Today we will include ride on a camel but taking slide down the slope of the sand dune before walking to the lake is not in the package.
- Entrance fee to Mingsha sand dune and crescent moon lake
- Entrance fee and excursion bus to Dunhuang Grotoes
- English speaking guide
- Lunch
- Private transfer
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Camel ride in Mingsha sand dune
- Entrance fee to Mingsha sand dune and crescent moon lake
- Entrance fee and excursion bus to Dunhuang Grotoes
- English speaking guide
- Lunch
- Private transfer
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Camel ride in Mingsha sand dune
- Dinner
- Tips
- Slide down to the sand
- Accommodation
- Dinner
- Tips
- Slide down to the sand
- Accommodation
Dunhuang plays a significant role in the Silk Road, connecting China with the western regions of other countries. Today, we offer a private day tour to the world-renowned Dunhuang Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a must-see destination. You’ll also enjoy a visit to the Mingsha Sand Dune and Crescent Moon Lake, one of the top five deserts in…
Dunhuang plays a significant role in the Silk Road, connecting China with the western regions of other countries. Today, we offer a private day tour to the world-renowned Dunhuang Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a must-see destination. You’ll also enjoy a visit to the Mingsha Sand Dune and Crescent Moon Lake, one of the top five deserts in China, where you can experience a unique camel ride reminiscent of ancient Silk Road journeys. Lunch is included in the package. Please book this tour at least one week in advance to allow us time to arrange your guide, as Dunhuang is a small city. Thank you for your understanding.
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.
