4/5 - Good
For most people this is as far west in China you can go while still seeing interesting things, if the desert is interesting, anyway.






You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Suzhou. You might want to make time for a stop at Jiuquan Park or Qilian Mountains National Park.

Hotel charged for breakfast that was supposed to be included. Elevator broken 1st night. Room standard not different from premium as listed. Halls not clevacuumed or clean.
Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025

The people who work here are nice (but don't speak English) but the property is not up to reasonable western tourist standards. Some rooms reek of smoke (we were next to a 4-bunk bed room with Chinese men chain smoking), there is no sound mitigation to the doors so you hear every elevator chime and ...
Reviewed on Sep 7, 2019


After visiting Mogao Caves, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dunhuang. Amble around the area's forest or experience its museums.
You can find out about the history of Dunhuang with a stop at Xiqian Buddha Caves. Wander the parks or discover the area's desert landscape.
You can learn about the history of Dunhuang with a visit to Xuanquanzhi Ruins. Discover the area's desert landscape and sunrises.
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Dunhuang Museum during your travels in Dunhuang. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's desert landscape.
Explore the great outdoors at Mingsha Shan, a lovely green space in Dunhuang. Discover the area's desert landscape and sunrises.
Explore the great outdoors at An'nanba Natural Reserve, a lovely green space in Aksai Kazakh Autonomous County.



For most people this is as far west in China you can go while still seeing interesting things, if the desert is interesting, anyway.
