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3-Day Silk Road Trip to Dunhuang, Mogao Caves, Crescent Lake, Yumenguan Pass
Product code 7493P184
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From USD 979
Dates
Available from Feb 1, 2023
Start times
9:00 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-2, Child ages 3-11, Adult ages 12-99
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3-Day Silk Road Trip to Dunhuang, Mogao Caves, Crescent Lake, Yumenguan Pass
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Duration
72 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Urumqi
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3-Day Silk Road Trip to Dunhuang, Mogao Caves, Crescent Lake, Yumenguan Pass





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Duration
72 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Urumqi
Why Travelers Love This
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.
Overview
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.
What's Included
Included
Air conditioned car with chauffeur
Private English speaking tour guide
Lunch
Complimentary bottled water with unlimited supplies
Breakfast
Hotel accommodation based on twin-sharing room
Not included
Flights arrival at and departure from Dunhuang
Gratuities
Single room supplement is compulsive for solo guest and is available on request.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Airport Pickup, Echoing-sand Dune, Crescent Moon Pool
1 hour
Airport Pickup, Echoing-sand Dune, Crescent Moon Pool
Upon your arrival in Dunhuang, your guide will meet you outside the arrival hall at the airport and then transfer you to the hotel.
Airport Pickup, Echoing-sand Dune, Crescent Moon Pool
2 hoursAdmission included
Airport Pickup, Echoing-sand Dune, Crescent Moon Pool
After resting for a while, you will visit the Echoing-sand Dune, which is formed by the pileup of drifting sand. It was named so because the sand dunes utter tremendous sound if there is a gale and murmur while people slide down from the top.
Airport Pickup, Echoing-sand Dune, Crescent Moon Pool
2 hoursAdmission included
Airport Pickup, Echoing-sand Dune, Crescent Moon Pool
The Crescent Moon Pool is a crystal clear lake in the shape of the crescent moon. Although encircled by the Echoing-Sand Dune and frequently attacked by squall and furious sand storms, the lake water keeps limpid and sweet for hundreds of thousands of years. After that, your guide and driver will transfer you back to your hotel.
Yumenguan Pass, Great Wall of the Han Dynasty, Yadan National Geology Park
2 hoursAdmission included
Yumenguan Pass, Great Wall of the Han Dynasty, Yadan National Geology Park
Your guide and driver will transfer you to Yumen Pass, a part of the Great Wall of China. It is said that the jade from the western regions was brought into the central plains through this pass, hence the name Yumen Pass (Jade Pass). In ancient times, it also functioned as the military strategic pass and significant passage of the ancient Silk Road.
Yumenguan Pass, Great Wall of the Han Dynasty, Yadan National Geology Park
2 hoursAdmission included
Yumenguan Pass, Great Wall of the Han Dynasty, Yadan National Geology Park
Then, continue the private tour to the Great Wall of the Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220). Different from other sections of the Wall built of bricks and stones, this section was built of rammed earth, sanded reeds and the juniper tamarisks. As time passes by, the wall has been heavily destroyed both by the nature and human beings, but still you could get some insights of the original appearance of the wall here.
Yumenguan Pass, Great Wall of the Han Dynasty, Yadan National Geology Park
3 hoursAdmission included
Yumenguan Pass, Great Wall of the Han Dynasty, Yadan National Geology Park
After that, the tour will extend to Yadan National Geology Park, a physiognomy landscape formed by aeolian erosion. Entering the park, you could find various nature-made sculptures in different postures and manners. Afterwards, transfer you back to your hotel.
Mogao Grottoes, Dunhuang Museum, Airport See-off
3 hoursAdmission included
Mogao Grottoes, Dunhuang Museum, Airport See-off
Today's first stop is Mogao Caves. As one of China's four most famous grottoes, Mogao Grottoes is also the largest and best-preserved Buddhism art treasure house. It is especially famous for a great number of delicate murals and statues. All together it has 492 caves housing over 2,000 statues and more than 50,000 square yards of murals.
Mogao Grottoes, Dunhuang Museum, Airport See-off
2 hoursAdmission included
Mogao Grottoes, Dunhuang Museum, Airport See-off
In Dunhuang Museum, you will see as many as 4,000 pieces of cultural relics. There are documents discovered in the No.17 cave of Mogao Grottoes, the historical relics unearthed from tombs as well as silk, brocade, tulle and voile, all of which provide materials and reference to the ancient Silk Road.
Mogao Grottoes, Dunhuang Museum, Airport See-off
1 hour
Mogao Grottoes, Dunhuang Museum, Airport See-off
Your Dunhuang 3-day tour itinerary comes to an end, and your guide will escort you to the airport and see you off there.
Additional Info
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infant Seats Available
Specialized infant seats are available
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
As a city in desert, sandstorm usually happens, so prepare glasses, hats and gauze kerchiefs to protect you.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
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