Best Tours & Activities in Dunhuang

Dunhuang is bright peal on the ancient Silk Road, it was established in 111 B,C by the Emperor Wudi of Han dynasty, it was a very important international city in the history. Today, there are a lot of Buddhsim grottoes remained  The Mogao Grottoes,  Western Thousand Buddhas Grottoes, Jade Gate Pass , the Great Wall of Han Dynasty, Sun Gate Pass. White Horse Stupa, they are all have a very long history. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

This private tour will show you the highlight of the Hexi Corridor of Gansu province. You will visit the famous Mogao Grottoes, Singing Sand Dunes & Crescent Moon Spring, camel riding in the desert. Great Wall of Han Dynasty etc in Dunhuang. Jiayuguan is the western end of the Great Wall of Ming Dynasty. Zhangye Danxia Landform, the Giant Buddha Temple, the Horse Hoof Temple Grottoes In Zhangye. We will arrange the good 4 star hotel in Dunhuang and the best hotel in Zhangye and Jiayuguan. Wish you will have a nice trip in western China with us.

Discover the highlights of Dunhuang in one day, The Mogao Grottoes with it's very beautiful paintings and sculptures, The Singing Sand Dunes & Crescent Monn Spring, take a camel riding in the sand dunes and take photos in the desert. In the evening, go to the Dunhaung Grand Theater,enjoy a top dance drama in China-----The Silk Road, it is about 70 minutes long, No show arrangement from Nov to next March.

Dunhuang is bright peal on the ancient Silk Road. Steven Kang was awarded the honorary title of National Gold Medal Tour Guide by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China. There are a lot of Buddhsim grottoes remained  The Mogao Grottoes,  Western Thousand Buddhas Grottoes, Jade Gate Pass , the Great Wall of Han Dynasty, Sun Gate Pass. White Horse Stupa, they are all have a very long history. Welcome to book Steven's tour guide service.

This private tour will show to visit the high light of Dunhuang, especially ,we will arrange a private cave guide will show to visit the beautiful caves + 3 special caves of Mogao Grottoes for you, which is not open to the public. You will have a very good understanding of Dunhuang from this tour.

The Yulin Grottoes is 180 km far away from Dunhuang. Yulin Grottoes and Mogao Grottoes are twins Grottoes in Dunhuang. The 42 surviving caves, constructed on the two sharp cliffs facing each other, cover a period of more than 1500 years from the Northern Wei to the Qing Dynasty The Suoyangcheng Ruins used to be a very important stop on the famous Silk Road, initially it was established in 3rd century AD.

Embark on a captivating deep dive into Dunhuang’s ancient Silk Road legacy, exploring the iconic Yumen Pass, atmospheric Han Dynasty Great Wall Ruins, historic Haicang City and the otherworldly Yadan National Geologic Park. Led by a professional expert guide, you’ll uncover 2000 years of fascinating frontier history, with vivid insights into the ancient civilization’s ingenuity, defense systems and cross-cultural trade stories that shaped this legendary land. Step back in time at the time-worn Yumen Pass&Han Great Wall ruins and marvel at the extraordinary wisdom of the ancient people who built these remarkable frontier landmarks. Venture into the desert to behold Yadan National Geologic Park’s breathtaking wind-sculpted natural formations—an otherworldly landscape that’s a photographer’s dream, boasting dramatic, one-of-a-kind vistas for unforgettable shots. This tour includes all entrance fees, English speaking guide and Dunhuang hotel pickup and drop-off.

The Mogao Grottoes just sells 6,000 tickets each day, we will book the tickets 1 month in advance,   The Mogao Grottoes is the most famous Buddhism art in China, you will first watch 2 movies in the digital exhibition center, then transfer to the grottoes area, Follow a cave guide visit  8 caves with the other foreign language speaking tourists After lunch, we will arrange 3 special caves for you which are not open to the public, you should tell us which kind of caves would you like to see, will you focus to early period caves, Tang dynasty period caves, paintings or Buddhism sculptures ? This day should be a wonderful day for your western China trip,.

This private hiking day tour will take you to Yangguan by comfortably air-conditioned vehicle from your Dunhuang hotel. Upon arrival, enjoy an approximately 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) hike which will take you 1.5 to 2 hours to arrive at Yangguan Pass. You will see this important pass of ancient silk road and visit the Museum of Yangguan Pass. Lunch will be served at a local farmer's restaurant. Afterwards, visit Jade Gate Pass and the great wall of Han Dynasty on your way back to Dunhuang.

Take a bullet train from Dunhuang to Zhangye, Discover the three impressive Buddhist temples along the Hexi Corridor, Amazed by the fantastic landscape of Danxia Landform and Yadan Ghost City. You will be immersed in the wonders of history, culture, and nature with your private guide. * Private transportation with good AC * Professional and Friendly English Speaking Guide * Bottled water and paper napkins * 7/24 English Service online

Dunhuang is an oasis city on the ancient Silk Road. Spend three days exploring Dunhuang's top attractions like Mogao Caves, Crescent Lake, Yumen Pass, Great Wall of the Han Dynasty and Yadan National Geology Park. Learn more about Dunhuang’s history and culture from your informative guide. Comfortable private transportation and two nights’ accommodation are included in this tour.

Discover amazing Dunhuang city in this 2-day private sightseeing tour. Accompanied by your profession private guide, and visit the top attractions: Mogao Caves, Mingsha Shan - Echoing-Sand Mountain, Yadan National Geological Park, Shazhou Nightly Marketa. Includes private guide and vehicle, Entrance fees.

This private tour will show you to visit  the highlights of Dunhuang. You will visit the famous Mogao Grottoes, Yulin Grottoes, Suoyang City Ruins, Singing Sand Dunes, Crescent Moon Spring, the Great Wall of Han Dynasty, Yangguan Pass. Daily lunch and entrance fees are all included This tour offers a booking option to upgrade your package to take a camel riding  and THE SILK ROAD show.

Embark on an exclusive Silk Road tour with our premium Dunhuang private day tour to discover Dunhuang's Treasures: Mogao Caves, Mingsha Mountain & Crescent Moon Spring, meticulously designed to immerse you in the city's iconic highlights away from the crowds. This personalized small group experience begins with convenient private hotel pickup and drop-off, ensuring a seamless and comfortable journey from start to finish. Your adventure delves deep into the Buddhist art sanctuary of the Mogao Caves, followed by the vast, golden dunes of the Singing Sand Mountains (Mingsha Shan). Witness the natural wonder of the Crescent Moon Spring oasis nestled within the sands. As evening falls, explore the lively local flavors at Shazhou Night Market. Committed to an authentic, none-shopping tour, we prioritize cultural immersion, allowing you to skip crowded areas and connect deeply with Dunhuang's timeless legacy.

Mogao Grottoes is the jewel of Silk Road located in Dunhuang, China, where access is very challenging. This private day tour take you to Duhuang  with a visit to the highlights of Silk Road including Mogao Grottoes. You will also see the wonder of the Singing Dunes and Crescent Moon Spring.

The Mogao Grottoes is the most famous Buddhism art site in China, you will first watch 2 movies in the digital exhibition center, then transfer to the grottoes area, visit  8 caves in this tour. It just sells 6,000 tickets each day, we will book the ticket in advance,

The Silk Road first appeared on the stage in1979 in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China, and was awarded First Place for Creation and Performance by the Ministry of Culture. Since its premiere in 1979, the Silk Road has been performed more than 2,100 times for audience numbering more than 4,000,000 people. the Silk Road influenced deeply in the history of Chinese dance, enjoyed a relatively high reputation and fame in China and the world. The play memorializes the deep friendship between Chinese people and foreign people, depicts wisdom and open dynasty, and the frequent international exchanges in the fields of economy and culture. It also weaves a story of great friendship through song and the ancient, beautiful, innovative and unique style of dance.

This private tour will show you to visit the south part of the park with a private jeep. The Yadang National Geological Park offers various landform in distinct shapes, signifying different development. In the park, you can get a view of uniquely-shaped rocks like Mongolian tent, Stone Bird, Peacock and others. Make full use of your imagination, you may find some rocks with some miniatures similar to famed architectures, like the Potala Palace in Tibet, Heaven Temple in Beijing or something else.

Dunhuang is the hub on the ancient Silk Road. This private day trip from Dunhuang will take you to visit Jade Gate Pass, Ghost City, and Han Dynasty Great Wall Ruin with a local guide by private vehicle. Pickup time is at 8am from your centrally located Dunhuang hotel.

This is an easy and friendly way to transfer you from Dunhuang Airport to your centrally located Dunhuang hotel, you can book it vice versa.

This private tour will show you to visit  the highlights of Dunhuang, such as Yumen Pass, the Great Wall of Han Dynasty, the Yangguan Pass, Mengke Glacier in Subei county. Mengke Glacier is located on a part of the Qilian Mountain Range in Subei Mongolian autonomous region near Dunhuang, and it has listed as the most beautiful glacier in China since 2005.

Dunhuang is an oasis surrounded by desert and gravel in northwestern China. It was the main (and only) gateway to and from China on the route, known as the Silk Road, between China, Western Asia and the sub-continent of India. The most prominent site in Dunhuang, the Mogao Grottoes, is a quintessential world heritage site. It is a Buddhist grotto temple and is also a heritage art museum replete with murals, statues and architectural monuments. Other than a unique treasure house of art, it also records a millennium of cultural interchange via the Silk Road between China, India, Persian, Greco-Roman and Central Asia,which is far more significant than silk or other exotic merchandise.

Build your own itinerary in Dunhuang, on this flexible private tour with your own translator/guide and driver. Start at the city’s star attraction, the Mogao Grottoes, then pick two other signature sights. Choose from Mingsha Shan - Echoing-Sand Mountain & Crescent Moon Pool, the Dunhuang Museum, and the Shazhou Nightly Market. Admission is at your own expense.

Experience magnificent Jiayuguan Fortress and Xuanbi Great Wall on this private full day tour from Dunhuang. After a convenient hotel pickup, explore the Great Wall Museum to get the deep understanding about the Silk Road and the Great Wall of China. Stroll around the inter city and outer city at Jiayuguan Fortress. After lunch, hike up and down at Xuanbi Great Wall which was built in the 16th century to strengthen the defensive capability of the Jiayuguan area. Experience the friendly services of the local tour guide who will accompany you throughout the tour and learn about the fascinating history of this UNESCO-designated site. This private tour including the entrance fee, lunch, tour guide, private air-conditioned vehicle with door to door service. You can choose to end your tour in Jiayuguan or return Dunhuang.

Jiayuguan is one of the most important towns in Hexi Corridor along the Silk Road. This day tour willl let you start from Dunhuang to travel to Jiayuguan for a sightseeing tour by round-way bullet train. You will explore Jiayuguan Fort, Overhanging Great Wall in Jiayuguan with a local guide. A light quick lunch is included. Note this is very long day tour. If no train tickets are available, we will arrange car ride instead of.

If you are looking for a unique excursion than all the others , then look no further. Explore the non touristic side of Yulin Grotto and Suoyang City Ruins. A professional guide leads you on an informative tour past ancient structures and shares insight about this civilization. Explore Yulin Grottoes, admire thousand years old rock-carved grottoes which is famous for its wealth of Buddhist art. Be amazed by the UNESCO Site of Suoyang City Ruins, a unique historical testimony to Silk Road, an ancient trade route linking China with Europe through Central Asia for centuries. Tour includes all entrance fees, a Chinese lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Visit highlights of silk road including the Dunhuang,Jiayuguan,Zhangye,Xiahe,Tongren,Xining and Tianshui with this 10 days private tour from Dunhuang. You will be picked up from Dunhuang hotel/airport/train station and dropped off at Lanzhou.

Visit highlights of silk road including the Dunhuang,Jiayuguan,Zhangye,Xiahe,Tongren and Xining with this 8 days private tour from Dunhuang. You will be picked up from Dunhuang hotel/airport/train station and dropped off at Lanzhou. P.S: You may pay some EXTRA charges of the hotel fees if you book the tour during the Chinese National Day Holiday(Octoter 1-7) or Chinese New Year Holiday(around January 22- February 16).

Visit highlights of Silk road including the Dunhuang,Guazhou and Jiayuguan with this 5 days private tour from Dunhuang. You will be picked up from Dunhuang hotel/airport and dropped off at Jiayuguan. P.S: You may pay some EXTRA charges of the hotel fees if you book the tour during the Chinese National Day Holiday(Octoter 1-7) or Chinese New Year Holiday(around January 22- February 16).

Immerse yourself in Dunhuang’s past at the Western Thousand Buddha Caves and Yadan National Geologic Park. A professional guide leads you on an informative tour past ancient structures and shares insight about this civilization. Western Thousand Buddha Caves is not as famous as the Mogao Caves, however, they are part of the Dunhuang art which considered as the world most richly endowed, and longest used treasure house of Buddhist art. Admire the wisdom of ancient people. Be amazed by the natural formation of the landscape at Yadan National Geologic Park which will give you an unexpected shot. Tour includes all entrance fees, a Chinese lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Save time and money by pre-booking a private transfer service to your Dunhuang hotel! You'll be met by a representative at Dunhuang Railway Station, and transferred in comfort to your hotel. This is the ideal way to start your holiday! Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and coincide with your train's arrival.

Don't wait in the queue for a taxi or battle unfamiliar streets to make it to the Dunhuang Airport in time for your flight. Book in advance for your private departure transfer from your Dunhuang city center hotel to the airport. You'll be met at your hotel's lobby and transferred to the terminal in the comfort of a private, air-conditioned vehicle. This service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

This is a private VIP tour. especially we will arrange a private cave guide to show you visit the Mogao Grottoes. Your experience tour guide will show you to visit the highlights of Dunhuang in 3 days.

Visit highlights of Dunhuang including the Crescent lake,Mogao Grottoes,Yumenguan pass,Great Wall of the Han Dynasty,River Storage City and Yardan National Geology park with this 4 days private tour from Dunhuang. You will be picked up and dropped off from Dunhuang hotel/airport. P.S: You may pay some EXTRA charges of the hotel fees if you book the tour during the Chinese National Day Holiday(Octoter 1-7) or Chinese New Year Holiday(around January 22- February 16).

Experiencing the amazing cities of Dunhuang and Jiayuguan from the ancient Silk Road, you will visit Mogao Grottoes, Ming Great Wall , Great museum and Weijin Mural Tomb in the 3-day tour.

Visit highlights of Dunhuang including the Crescent Moon Lake,Camel ride,Mogao Grottoes and Shazhou Night Market with this private day tour from Dunhuang. You will be picked up and dropped off from your Dunhuang hotel.

Visit highlights of Silk road including the Dunhuang,Jiayuguan and Zhangye with this 6 days private tour from Dunhuang. You will be picked up from Dunhuang hotel/airport/train station and dropped off at Zhangye. P.S: You may pay some EXTRA charges of the hotel fees if you book the tour during the Chinese National Day Holiday(Octoter 1-7) or Chinese New Year Holiday(around January 22- February 16).

This private day tour will offer you an opportunity to explore two unusual attractions with a local guide from Dunhuang. It is nice to see the historical ancient post house ruins and the giant stature of a baby on the Gobi desert. Centrally Dunhuang located Dunhuang hotel pick-up and drop-off are included.

This private day tour is an ideal extension to explore Yulin Grottoes, Suoyang City Ruins, and the Statue of Son of Earth. After the thrilling car ride on the wild desert, you will visit the splendid Yulin grottoes carvings and wall paintings, explore the mysterious ruins of Suoyang City as well as soul-touching statue of Son of Earth, through which you will discover the ancient art, culture, and civilization hidden in the yellow sand for thousands of year.

Yulin Caves and Western Thousand Buddha Caves are less popular than Mogao Caves, however, they are part of the Dunhuang art with their spectacular frescoes and statues in Dunhuang. This private day tour will let you explore these two sites in a day with a local guide by private vehicle. Pickup time is at 8am from your centrally located Dunhuang hotel.

This is a VIP tour, everything is the best arrangement. The supplier Steven Kang is a National Gold medal tour guide of China.He will be able to present this fascinating region of China in great depth.

Visit highlights of Silk road including the Dunhuang and Guazhou with this 4 days private tour from Dunhuang. You will be picked up and dropped off from Dunhuang hotel/airport/train station. P.S: You may pay some EXTRA charges of the hotel fees if you book the tour during the Chinese National Day Holiday(Octoter 1-7) or Chinese New Year Holiday(around January 22- February 16).

Our professtional museum guide will take you to Dunhuang museum, explore this historical city's background. Undertanding the brilliant culture and long history, that would be our great pleasure to explan this interesting place to you.

This quick 3-night Silk Road private tour takes you to explore Chinese section of ancient Silk Road from Dunhuang to Jiayuguan. Attractions you will visit during this tour include Jiyuguan Fort, Overhanging Great Wall, and Mogao Grottos etc. along the Hexi Corridor in Gansu province.

This 5 nights classic private tour takes you to explore Chinese section of ancient Silk Road northern route from Dunhuang to Urumqi. You will travel the path of thousands of merchants and camel caravans and witness its changes in modern days. Attractions you will visit during this tour includes Mogao Grottos, Turpan Oasis, Loulan Mummies, and Heavenly Lake located on the northern side of Tianshan Mountains.

If you are looking for a unique excursion than all the others , then look no further. Explore the less touristic side of Yulin Grotto and Western Thousand Buddha Caves. They are not as famous as the Mogao Caves, however, they are part of the Dunhuang art which considered as the world most richly endowed, and longest used treasure house of Buddhist art. A professional guide leads you on an informative tour and shares insight about this civilization. Tour includes all entrance fees, a Chinese lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

This private half day tour will take you to Jade Gate Pass (Yumengguan) by comfortably air-conditioned vehicle from your Dunhuang hotel. You will see this important pass of ancient Silk Road and visit the Museum of Jade Gate Pass. The Great Wall of Han dynasty is very different with Badaling Great Wall in Beijing..

Explore the wonders of Western China, the Hexi Corridor of Gansu Province, on this 8-day guided tour from Dunhuang to Zhangye. You’ll discover the ancient Mogao Grottoes, Singing Sand Dunes, Crescent Moon Spring, Great Wall of China and more. All meals, air-conditioned transport, and excellent accommodation will be provided along this journey, so all you need to do is enjoy the sights, and the option to ride camels in the desert. Stay in a comfortable 4-Star hotel in Dunhuang, and the best hotels in Zhangye and Jiayuguan, all with air-con and bottled water provided Dine on an included seven breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, taking the hassle out of navigating the Chinese menu, while sampling the best Visit the remote Zhangye Danxia Landform, the Giant Buddha Temple, and the Horse Hoof Temple Grottos Transfers to and from the airport are included, and wheelchairs and infant seats are available if needed