4-Day Luxury Tour of Dunhuang, Gansu (Mingsha Mountain makeup + hardcore off-road exploration of Silk Road ruins)

Dunhuang City
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Dunhuang, the cultural capital of East Asia, a "dual heritage city" of culture and ecology, where the wind shapes the Yardang landforms into thousands of wonders, and sand grains rest at the bottom of the Crescent Spring. The red rocks of Sanwei Mountain burn with flowing fire, and the camel bells shatter in the Milky Way. A leisurely journey invites you to fall into a thousand-year dream.

  • 🌄 [Luxury Hotel Selection]
  • Option A: Choose a local, highly-rated (4.7 or above) and stylish four-star hotel for a three-night stay, offering comfort, cleanliness, and a rich breakfast.
  • Option B: Choose two nights at a Dunhuang luxury hotel: Alanna/East Inn/Biyue/Gaman + local-style TOP1 Dunhuang Villa & the ancient castle secret in the depths of the desert.
  • 🌿 [Special Experience]
  • A Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring makeover, to become a desert princess for a day.
  • Visit the Mogao Grottoes, a palace of human art (including ticket A; Mogao Grottoes need to be booked one month in advance, 6,000 tickets per day. If ticket A is sold out, ticket B will be arranged, and the price difference will be refunded).
  • Explore the ancient Silk Road ruins with a hard-core off-road adventure (led by professional outdoor guides into the uninhabited areas around Dunhuang).
  • Dunhuang Academy mud painting production experience, touch the millennium with your fingertips, and paint Dunhuang with mud.
  • Immerse yourself in the local culture of Dunhuang at a luxury hotel and start a different Dunhuang experience.
  • (The activities of each luxury hotel will be adjusted and changed according to the season. After you place an order, our customer service will provide hotel activities for your reference.)
  • 🔶 [Service Guide]
  • Local travel agencies provide you with 15H online butler service.
  • Private customization, one order per group, independent private car, pure play without shopping, no forced spending.

Good to know

  • All travel arrangements are subject to the departure notice and formal travel contract confirmed by both parties!
  • Because Mogao Grottoes tickets require real-name reservations and the number of Class A and Class B (emergency) tickets are limited each day, reservations need to be made one month in advance during the peak season. After placing an order, customer service will provide 1-on-1 guidance on ticket purchases.
  • Some scenic spot explanations are provided by dedicated scenic spot personnel and only include Chinese explanation services (English explanation services can be provided for Mogao Grottoes and Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring Scenic Area). The itinerary includes Chinese-speaking driver/guide services, and translators (free) or English explanation services (paid upgrade) are available. Please inform our customer service in advance of your needs.
  • Sunscreen is essential: sunglasses + sun hat + SPF50 + sunscreen. Mingsha Mountain is prone to sunburn and peeling.
  • Wear non-slip shoes for stable footing when walking on the sand in the desert and at Crescent Spring.
  • If you have a sensitive stomach, bring gastrointestinal medicine. Apricot peel tea is delicious, but don't drink it cold on an empty stomach.

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