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Xian Dunhuang Tours|Silk Road Tours to Xian & Dunhuang

Xi’an, the ancient capital of China, represents the cultural foundation of Chinese civilization, while Dunhuang vividly showcases the splendor of Silk Road civilization and Buddhist art. A trip to Xi’an and Dunhuang is a journey through a thousand years of civilization, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of the history, culture, and natural beauty of western China.

We provide the customizable Xian Dunhuang tours to help you quickly catch the essence of the dreamy Silk Road. Choosing the Xian to Dunhuang tours, you will discover the mysterious mask of the greatest ancient trading route from the Terracotta Warriors to the Mogao Grottoes, Zhangye Rainbow Mountain, and more.

How to Plan a Xian and Dunhuang Tour?

Best time to visit: From April to October, when the weather is comfortable, and the scenery is beautiful, therefore best for sightseeing.
Transportation: The most convenient way? Fly from Xi’an to Dunhuang, which takes about 2 hours. Prefer to take the high-speed rail? Get to Lanzhou from Xi’an for about 3 hours, then proceed to Dunhuang for about 8 hours. An overnight regular train is also available.
How many days needed: Plan a classic Xian tour for 2 days to explore the Terracotta Army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the Muslim Quarter and the Ancient City Wall of Xi’an. Allow another two days to discover Dunhuang highlights, including Mogao Caves, Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake, Yardang National Geopark (Ghost City), Dunhuang Night Market, and more.

Best Xian Dunhuang Tour Packages

Explore the beauties of Xian and Dunhuang, from captivating Silk Road heritage to shimmering sand dunes. In Xian, the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda witnessed the start of the Silk Route while the Terracotta Warriors allows you understand the history, culture and art of Qin Dyansty dating to over 2000 years ago. Additionally, a trip from Xian to Dunhuang will take you from the picturesque Crescent Lake of Mingsha Mountain to the enchanted old Buddhist realm of Mogao Caves.

Jump into this 7-day journey to explore Gansu’s Hexi Corridor, tracing the ancient Silk Road from Xi’an to Dunhuang. This itinerary is perfect for history and culture enthusiasts…

China Silk Road Tours to Xian and Dunhuang

Explore our most popular Silk Road tours to Xian, Dunhuang, Jiayuguan, Zhangye… – all legendary cities on this ancient route. We’ll assist in creating the perfect itinerary to fit your travel preferences and budget, regardless of your interests in history, nature, or culture. Thousands of life-sized Terracotta Warriors, the vast dunes of Mingsha Mountain, the magnificent Buddhist art of Mogao Grottoes, the fantastic China Rainbow Mountain… On a tailor-made journey to Dunhuang with Xian, you’ll see the highlights – and much more – your preferred way.

Join this 14 days tour in China. Departing from Xian, you will go through Lanzhou, Xiahe, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Turpan and Urumqi to learn the special scenery, history and culture of each city.

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