2 Days Dunhuang Private Tour to Mogao Grottoes and Echoing-Sand Mountain
Overview
This tour covers the attractions most worth visiting around Dunhuang, including the world famous Mogao Grottoes and the fantastic desert scenery Crescent Lake & Echoing-Sand Mountain. Besides these you can also feel the atmosphere of local night life by visiting the bustling Shazhou Night Market.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- English-speaking tour guide
- Scenic spots entrance fees
- Entry/Admission - Mingsha Shan - Echoing-Sand Mountain
- Entry/Admission - Mogao Caves
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Dunhuang
Stop At: Mingsha Shan - Echoing-Sand Mountain, Three miles from Dunhuang, Dunhuang 831900 China
Arrive in Dunhuang, the node city on the Silk Road, you will be met at the airport and transferred to visit the beautiful Crescent Lake & Echoing-Sand Mountain. The Crescent Lake is embedded in an oasis Gobi desert, surrounded by numerous sand dunes. The Echoing-Sand Mountain is so named for the sound of the wind whipping off the dunes.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Shazhou Nightly Market, Yangguan East Road, Dunhuang China
Then visit the Dunhuang night market -bustling Shazhou Night Market. Never miss its tasty snacks, local specialties, and crafts etc.
After the tour you will be transferred to your hotel in downtown Dunhuang.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Depart Dunhuang
Stop At: Mogao Caves, West of Hexi Zoulang, Dunhuang 736200 China
This morning visit the world famous Mogao Grottoes, which was designated as a world cultural heritage by UNESCO for its 1, 600 years accumulated cultural, architectural, and art treasures. There remains 492 cave temple and 45, 000 square meters of frescos.
After the tour you will be transferred to airport for your flight departure.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Arrive in Dunhuang
Stop At: Mingsha Shan - Echoing-Sand Mountain, Three miles from Dunhuang, Dunhuang 831900 China
Arrive in Dunhuang, the node city on the Silk Road, you will be met at the airport and transferred to visit the beautiful Crescent Lake & Echoing-Sand Mountain. The Crescent Lake is embedded in an oasis Gobi desert, surrounded by numerous sand dunes. The Echoing-Sand Mountain is so named for the sound of the wind whipping off the dunes.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Shazhou Nightly Market, Yangguan East Road, Dunhuang China
Then visit the Dunhuang night market -bustling Shazhou Night Market. Never miss its tasty snacks, local specialties, and crafts etc.
After the tour you will be transferred to your hotel in downtown Dunhuang.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Depart Dunhuang
Stop At: Mogao Caves, West of Hexi Zoulang, Dunhuang 736200 China
This morning visit the world famous Mogao Grottoes, which was designated as a world cultural heritage by UNESCO for its 1, 600 years accumulated cultural, architectural, and art treasures. There remains 492 cave temple and 45, 000 square meters of frescos.
After the tour you will be transferred to airport for your flight departure.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
If you cancel at least 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.