In the morning, the professional English-speaking guide and a local experienced driver will go to your downtown hotel lobby to meet you. Your Dunhuang day tour begins at the world-renowned Mogao Caves. Mogao means “high in the desert”. This world cultural heritage site, known as the “Holy Temple of Buddhist Art,” has 735 caves, 2415 painted sculptures, and 45,000 square meters of murals. Among the numerous Buddha statues, the largest one is 34.5 meters high, while the smallest one is only 2 centimeters high.
After lunch (included), move to Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring. This ‘desert fairy couple’ shows the most poetic symbiosis in nature. Entering the scenic area, you can see endless golden sand dunes and a clear spring resembling a crescent moon. You’ll surely be curious about how they coexist. Here, you can also experience some projects such as riding a camel across the sandy sea (at your own expense of 120 yuan/person). If you enjoy adventure, give the thrilling desert off-road vehicle a try. Your tour guide will provide ticketing assistance throughout the entire process.
At dusk, you will be escorted back to your hotel. This marks the successful conclusion of this Dunhuang journey. If you need the service of drop-off at airport or train station, we can provide it (at an additional cost). Thanks for choosing China Xian Tour!
Tour Price Per Person
The price varies depending on the activity, number of people, travel date, and selected hotel. Please contact us for a specific price.
