Dunhuang Mogao Caves + Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake 2-Day Tour

Dunhuang–Mogao Caves–Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake–Shazhou Night Market

2day(s)1night(s) Dunhuang

CavesMuralsDesertWorld HeritageBuddhist CultureHistoric Sites

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Overview

Two days in Dunhuang, the pearl of the Silk Road: marvel at a thousand years of murals and painted sculptures at the World Heritage Mogao Caves, see desert and clear spring coexist at Crescent Lake in the Mingsha Sand Dunes, and wander Shazhou Night Market in the evening to savor the flavors of the Western Regions.

Dunhuang Mogao Caves + Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake 2-Day Tour

Two days in Dunhuang, the pearl of the Silk Road: admire thousand-year murals and painted sculptures at the World Heritage Mogao Caves, see the desert sea and clear spring coexist at Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake, and in the evening explore Shazhou Night Market to savor the flavors of the Western Regions.

Highlights

Mogao Caves: thousand-year cave art
Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake + Shazhou Night Market

Practical Information

2 days 1 night · Dunhuang

Route Features

Route themes: caves, murals, desert, World Heritage, Buddhist culture, historic sites.

Itinerary

Mogao Caves: Millennia of Cave Art

In the morning, visit the Mogao Caves. First watch a film at the Digital Exhibition Center, then follow a professional guide into the caves to admire the murals and painted sculptures spanning a thousand years from the Northern Liang to the Yuan Dynasty, and feel the awe of Eastern and Western civilizations meeting here. In the afternoon, you can arrange your own time or visit the Dunhuang Academy exhibition.

Breakfast included Dunhuang City Center

Mingsha Mountain & Crescent Lake + Shazhou Night Market

In the morning, head to Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake. You can ride a camel deep into the desert and climb the dunes to overlook the thousand-year-old spring shaped like a crescent moon; at sunset, the sand dunes and the spring complement each other beautifully. Return to the city in the evening and stroll through Shazhou Night Market, sampling local delicacies and fruits.

Breakfast included Dunhuang City Center

Inclusions

· Guide: Chinese/English-speaking guide throughout the tour · Tickets: First admission tickets to all attractions listed in the itinerary · Vehicle: Vehicle type arranged according to the number of participants, with a guaranteed seat for each person · Accommodation: Hotels listed in the itinerary (star rating of your choice) · Meals: Meals listed in the itinerary (breakfast included at the hotel) · Service: Our service begins with your inquiry and continues until the end of your trip, providing one-on-one attentive service throughout

Exclusions

· Documents: Visa · Activities: Optional activities and special experiences recommended in the itinerary · Hotel: Personal expenses at the hotel, such as laundry, hairdressing, telephone, fax, pay TV, drinks, alcohol and tobacco · Others: Additional expenses caused by force majeure such as traffic delays, strikes, weather, aircraft mechanical failure, flight cancellation or schedule changes, and any expenses not mentioned in the inclusions

Booking Notes

· 1. The itinerary can be customized to your needs. · 2. If you have enough time, you can also extend your trip to other destinations in China. Please contact our customer service to plan a tailor-made China itinerary for you.

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