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Four-day Dunhuang Tour of Mogao Cave and Mingsha Hill
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Duration: 4 Days
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Tour Attractions:Dunhuang, Liuyuan, Mogao Grottoes, Singing Sands Mountain
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Tour Type: /Tour guide + driver + meals + hotel
Tour Code:
Departure Date:
Tour Attractions:Dunhuang, Liuyuan, Mogao Grottoes, Singing Sands Mountain
Feature：
Tour Type: /Tour guide + driver + meals + hotel
D1: Arrive in Dunhuang
Arrive in Dunhuang by bullet train or flight in the morning. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel in Dunhuang.
During the drive into the city, enjoy the changing landscapes of the northwestern Chinese countryside, from vast desert scenery to historic sites along the ancient Silk Road. You may also have the opportunity to see sections of the Great Wall along the way.
After the journey, check in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
D2: Mogao Grottoes / Mingsha Mountain & Crescent Lake / Leiyin Temple
This morning, visit the world-famous Mogao Grottoes, also known as the “Thousand-Buddha Caves.” With a history of more than 1,500 years, the grottoes are home to an extraordinary collection of Buddhist murals, sculptures, and other works of religious art. The Mogao Grottoes were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987 and are considered one of the most important collections of Buddhist art in the world.
Together with the Yungang Grottoes in Datong, the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, and the Maijishan Grottoes in Tianshui, they are among China’s most famous Buddhist grotto complexes.
After exploring the Mogao Grottoes, continue to Mingsha Mountain, also known as the Singing Sands Mountain. Located in the desert outside Dunhuang, the area is famous for the unusual sound produced by the sand as it is moved by the wind or disturbed by footsteps. Depending on the conditions, the sound may resemble musical instruments or the distant rumble of thunder.
At the foot of the dunes, you will find the beautiful Crescent Lake, a crescent-shaped oasis surrounded by golden sand dunes. The contrast between the tranquil blue water and the vast desert creates one of Dunhuang’s most iconic landscapes.
Continue to Leiyin Temple, located near Mingsha Mountain. The present temple was built in 1991 and covers an area of approximately 3,000 square meters. According to local tradition, the original temple was buried beneath the sand during a sandstorm. Today, Leiyin Temple is an important Buddhist site in western China and offers a peaceful place to appreciate Dunhuang’s religious heritage.
In the late afternoon, your guide will accompany you back to your hotel.
D3: Dunhuang City Tour
Today, explore Dunhuang city and gain a deeper understanding of its important role along the ancient Silk Road. Visit the Dunhuang Museum, where you can learn about the region’s history, archaeology, art, and cultural exchanges along the Silk Road.
The museum provides a fascinating introduction to Dunhuang’s long history and helps you better appreciate the cultural significance of the Mogao Grottoes and the ancient trading routes that once passed through this important oasis city.
After the sightseeing, return to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
D4: Depart Dunhuang
After breakfast, your guide will transfer you to Dunhuang Airport for your onward flight. Your Dunhuang tour ends here.
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Tour Season / |
1 Pax |
2-3 pax |
4-5 Pax |
6-9 Pax |
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All Year |
$ 1840.00 |
$960.00 |
$580.00 |
$480.00 |
Service package includes:
1. Three nights accommodation.
2. Lanzhou pick-up and Dunhuang drop-off.
3. Air-conditioned tour vehicle.
4. English Speaking tour guide.
5. Entrance tickets for Mogao Grottoes and Singing Sands Mountain (including camel riding).
Service package excludes:
1. Meals during your visit.
2. Tips to the guide and driver.
1. Three nights accommodation.
2. Lanzhou pick-up and Dunhuang drop-off.
3. Air-conditioned tour vehicle.
4. English Speaking tour guide.
5. Entrance tickets for Mogao Grottoes and Singing Sands Mountain (including camel riding).
Service package excludes:
1. Meals during your visit.
2. Tips to the guide and driver.
If you require, we can book hotels in Dunhuang, and make private airport and city tour necessary.
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