3-Day Private Silk Road Tour of Dunhuang: Mogao Grottoes, Yulin Grottoes, Crescent Moon Pool
Overview
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.
This tour offers a booking option to upgrade your package to take a camel riding and THE SILK ROAD show.
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan / coach
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- 3x Lunch
- Entry/Admission - Yangguan Museum
- Entry/Admission - Mingsha Shan - Echoing-Sand Mountain
- Entry/Admission - Yumen Pass
- Entry/Admission - Suoyangcheng Relic Site Ticket Office
- Entry/Admission - Mogao Caves
- Entry/Admission - Yulin Grotto
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: Dunhuang --Visit 2 Passes & the Great Wall from the Han Dynasty
Pass By: Yangguan Museum, Yangguan Pass, Dunhuang 736200 China
Visit the Yangguan Pass and it's museum, you may learn more history about the ancient Silk Road in the museum.
Pass By: Yumen Pass, 90 Km Northwest of Dunhuang, Dunhuang 736200 China
The Yumen Pass & Great Wall of Han Dynasty, Yangguan Pass (L) Visit the Yumen Pass (Jade Gate Pass) & Great Wall of Han Dynasty, In history, the Han Dynasty built many walls to consolidate the safety of the frontier region as well as exploring ways to do business with western region. Instead of piling up stones or bricks layer upon layer like other dynasties' walls, the Han Dynasty Great Wall is built by using the local sand and weed. These two constructional materials were added by putting one on top of another
Meals included:
• Lunch: Enjoy your lunch in a local farmer's restaurant to taste the local food, you can walk around in the grape garden.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Mogao Caves & Mingsha Moutain
Pass By: Mogao Caves, West of Hexi Zoulang, Dunhuang 736200 China
Visit Mogao Grottoes & Digital Film Center , one of the 4 most famous grottoes in China. It has a total of 492 grottoes, 45, 000 square-meters of murals, 2, 400 painted statues and over 250 residential caves remain.
Pass By: Mingsha Shan - Echoing-Sand Mountain, Three miles from Dunhuang, Dunhuang 831900 China
After lunch continue to visit the Crescent Moon Spring & the Singing-Sand Dunes. The camel riding , the SILK ROAD SHOW are optional tours (see booking for details.) After your tour is finished, you will be drop-off at your Dunhuang hotel.
Meals included:
•
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Yulin Caves , Suoyangcheng Ruins
Pass By: Yulin Grotto, Tashi County, Guazhou County 736000 China
Visit the Yulin Caves, it can be traced to the same origin in contents, artistic style and form of painting for the Mogao Grottoes, it’s regarded as its sister with its name known to many people in the country.
Pass By: Suoyangcheng Relic Site Ticket Office, 753X+9P6, Guazhou County, Jiuquan, Gansu, China, 736111
After lunch visit the ruins of Suoyang City, it used to be a very important stop on the Silk Road, it has listed in the UNESCO in 2015.
After your tour is finished, you will be drop-off at your Dunhuang hotel.
Meals included:
•
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Dunhuang --Visit 2 Passes & the Great Wall from the Han Dynasty
Pass By: Yangguan Museum, Yangguan Pass, Dunhuang 736200 China
Visit the Yangguan Pass and it's museum, you may learn more history about the ancient Silk Road in the museum.
Pass By: Yumen Pass, 90 Km Northwest of Dunhuang, Dunhuang 736200 China
The Yumen Pass & Great Wall of Han Dynasty, Yangguan Pass (L) Visit the Yumen Pass (Jade Gate Pass) & Great Wall of Han Dynasty, In history, the Han Dynasty built many walls to consolidate the safety of the frontier region as well as exploring ways to do business with western region. Instead of piling up stones or bricks layer upon layer like other dynasties' walls, the Han Dynasty Great Wall is built by using the local sand and weed. These two constructional materials were added by putting one on top of another
Meals included:
• Lunch: Enjoy your lunch in a local farmer's restaurant to taste the local food, you can walk around in the grape garden.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Mogao Caves & Mingsha Moutain
Pass By: Mogao Caves, West of Hexi Zoulang, Dunhuang 736200 China
Visit Mogao Grottoes & Digital Film Center , one of the 4 most famous grottoes in China. It has a total of 492 grottoes, 45, 000 square-meters of murals, 2, 400 painted statues and over 250 residential caves remain.
Pass By: Mingsha Shan - Echoing-Sand Mountain, Three miles from Dunhuang, Dunhuang 831900 China
After lunch continue to visit the Crescent Moon Spring & the Singing-Sand Dunes. The camel riding , the SILK ROAD SHOW are optional tours (see booking for details.) After your tour is finished, you will be drop-off at your Dunhuang hotel.
Meals included:
•
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Yulin Caves , Suoyangcheng Ruins
Pass By: Yulin Grotto, Tashi County, Guazhou County 736000 China
Visit the Yulin Caves, it can be traced to the same origin in contents, artistic style and form of painting for the Mogao Grottoes, it’s regarded as its sister with its name known to many people in the country.
Pass By: Suoyangcheng Relic Site Ticket Office, 753X+9P6, Guazhou County, Jiuquan, Gansu, China, 736111
After lunch visit the ruins of Suoyang City, it used to be a very important stop on the Silk Road, it has listed in the UNESCO in 2015.
After your tour is finished, you will be drop-off at your Dunhuang hotel.
Meals included:
•
No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Infant seats available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- 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
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 6 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Juliushermes
August 2019
I was surprised at how hospitable and kind Steven, our guide,was. He was perfectly informed not just in the tour we booked, but also on other possibilities to spend our free time in Dunhuang. He got us tickets for a chinese opera kind of show with a twenty percent discount even though that wasn't...
I was surprised at how hospitable and kind Steven, our guide,was. He was perfectly informed not just in the tour we booked, but also on other possibilities to spend our free time in Dunhuang. He got us tickets for a chinese opera kind of show with a twenty percent discount even though that wasn't included in the tour we booked. He Wenz out to war with US and showed us one of his favourite restaurants, also He explained to US where we could find whatever we need or wanted to do in Dunhuang. His kindness even went as far AS hin sending the sunglasses I forgot in a manicure Club to my home adress in Austria. Also, the tour we booked was very well organised and really nice. Moggau Grottes were a real highlight of our trip to China. Excellent tour and guide!vt1by15
July 2019
Mogao Grottoes are a must see: stunning caves with amazing decoration, well explained by the guides. Timing was good - long enough to appreciate the differences in the 8 caves we visited but not so long to induce boredom for those who may be less interested in the history of the Silk Road. Yulin ...
Mogao Grottoes are a must see: stunning caves with amazing decoration, well explained by the guides. Timing was good - long enough to appreciate the differences in the 8 caves we visited but not so long to induce boredom for those who may be less interested in the history of the Silk Road. Yulin Caves also good - much quieter site than Mogao with more stairs/climbing. The Mingshan dunes are touristy but fun and the site is big so doesn’t feel crowded. Walk up the dunes is very physically challenging but the views from the top are great. Lots of camels means some great photos. Our guide, Steven Kang if Silk Road Angel Tours, and our driver, Mr. Liu were very good - welcoming, proud of their city, reliable, and willing to try to answer our questions!Stedward
April 2019
Steve Kang and his company, Silk Road Angel Tours, was the perfect compliment to one of the most fantastic journeys I and we have ever experienced! The historic, cultural and spiritual significance of this region came alive in the 3 days we were under Steve’s care and tutelage. I would most highl...
Steve Kang and his company, Silk Road Angel Tours, was the perfect compliment to one of the most fantastic journeys I and we have ever experienced! The historic, cultural and spiritual significance of this region came alive in the 3 days we were under Steve’s care and tutelage. I would most highly recommend to my English speaking friends Steve and Silk Road Angel Tours. His compassion, knowledge and character shone brightly on the journey of a lifetime. His associate Leon who directed the Mogao Grottoes segment of the experience was also amazing and exuded passion and deep understanding of this wonder of the world. Hire them and thank me later. EddyElaine_W
October 2018
Our Tour Guide Lily was wonderful. Very Informative and Attentive. Showing us all the local culture & eats.
Our Tour Guide Lily was wonderful. Very Informative and Attentive. Showing us all the local culture & eats.Paolo R
August 2019
Steven Kang has been our guide in our three day tour in Dunhuang and has been always very helpful and proactive with the two of us and our 10 year old daughter. He put together a trip with the main highlights including the Mogao Grottoes, the Crescent Moon spring, the Yumen pass and the not-to-...
Steven Kang has been our guide in our three day tour in Dunhuang and has been always very helpful and proactive with the two of us and our 10 year old daughter. He put together a trip with the main highlights including the Mogao Grottoes, the Crescent Moon spring, the Yumen pass and the not-to-be-missed Yulin caves. Also he helped us live quite unique local experiences with meals at non-touristic restaurants. I can recommend Steven for he is very well mannered and helpful, he even accompanied us to the check in desk at the airport to make sure all was in order. If you have questions about your trip to Dunhuang and vicinities make sure to contact him as he has a quite extensive knowledge of the area and the whole of the Silk Road experience including Xi’an and Kashgar plus Beijing where he studied at the local University. Also his driver that accompanied us is one of the best we had across the many places we visited in China. Always smiley and courteous and with a very safe and soft driving. Great job Steven!Elaine_W
October 2018
The trip was awesome, exceeds my expectation. Our tour guide Lily was the best. Very knowledgeable and attentive.
The trip was awesome, exceeds my expectation. Our tour guide Lily was the best. Very knowledgeable and attentive.