Dunhuang Silk Road Day Tour: A Journey Through Historic Cultural Treasures

Embark on a captivating journey through the historic cultural treasures of Dunhuang on the Silk Road. Explore the Mogao Grottoes, Crescent Lake, and Singing Sand Mountain on this private day tour.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mogao Caves - At 09:00 meet your guide and driver in your hotel. Then we will drive to visit the most notable attraction in Dunhuang, Mogao Grottoes. The grottoes also were known as Caves of the Thousand Buddha, house Buddhist cave temple architecture, clay sculpture, mural paintings and manuscripts, dating from the 4th to the 19th centuries,…
What's Included
  • Complimentary mineral water
  • Private, air-conditioned transfers
  • Inclusive entrance fees
  • Professional English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
  • Personal expense
  • Gratuities
  • Optional activity (such as special caves at Mogao Grottoes and camel riding or sand skiing)
  • Any Meal
Additional Information

Situated at the western extremity of the Hexi Corridor, Dunhuang city plays an integral part of the historic Silk Road. Renowned worldwide as a cultural tourism hub, the city’s significance stems from gems like the Mogao Grottoes and the Crescent Lake & Singing Sand Mountain. Historically, Dunhuang city thrived on the bustling commerce and dynamic…

Location
Dunhuang Hotel
鸣山路
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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81chantelleh
Oct 27, 2025
Silk road tour, chengdu, terracotta warriors - Amazing experience. The tour guides were awesome especially Jenny who i cant recommend highly enough. Everything was easy and we had plenty of time each stop to take in the wonderful culture.
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Juag2025
Oct 17, 2025
Excellent, recommended. - Very good Tour! Very well chosen places.Planned and organized very well. All via web.Thank you Lenna for your efficiency!. Our guide on site, Cathy, excellent! Many information and excellent willingness to facilitate our stay. It was also a real company during the 8 days of travel. The transport very good, in charge of our Driver, very professional and safe. Very good hotels, superior to 4 western stars.
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Alkd9229kh
Sep 26, 2025
Excellent and reliable tour service, good driver and tour guide. Highly recommended. - Superb, friendly and very attentive service level. Highly recommended. Very good tour guide and driver who are very friendly and provides very good service. Itinerary was well plan and communicated very well. Good detailed instructions given before, during the trip even as we take train. Tour guide and tour planner speaks/writes very good and fluent English.
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37lynettel
Sep 20, 2025
A well organised and implemented 10 day Silk Rd trip. Thanks to China Xian Tour staff - We had an enjoyable 10 day Xian to Dunhuang trip customised by China Xian Tour. Every day was monitored by the tour co-ordinator at head office to ensure we were picked up at each stop of the tour, as it was partly by train, and that we were satisfied. The 2 female guides were excellent, good command of English, very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. Hotels were comfortable. The food provided at lunch was plentiful and of good quality. We would use this company again if we go further on the Silk Rd to Xinjiang. We trust them.
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Camilla_e
Jul 19, 2020
Enjoyable Varied Well Planned Day. - An excellent day out. Highly enjoyable. The guide spoke good English and was friendly and welcoming. The Mogao Caves are well worth seeing - went round with a guide who worked on the site. Lots of information about the style of art and statues inside the caves. The afternoon was great - completely different. Had a camel ride up the dunes and a walk around the lake. A well planned day which allowed for some flexibility. Lunch was provided and was tasty and plentiful. Definitely recommend. 👍
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Cecile
Nov 5, 2019
Beautiful but amusement park, pity - Beautiful place full of history, but now a real amusement park, with camel rides, ascent of dunes and descent in plastic sledges and of course invaded by thousands of Chinese tourists who do not seem to be very interested in the Silk Road!
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From $19
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).