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# Dunhuang

## Travel Guide

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## Visit Dunhuang

Where to stay

Things to do

### Where to stay in Dunhuang

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### Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring. You might want to make time for a stop at Crescent Lake or Bell Tower.

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-   Dunhuang Hotel Deals

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Dunhuang Season Boutique Hotel

No.8 Mingshan Road, Dunhuang, Jiuquan, Gansu

Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Dunhuang. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and free airport pick-up. Popular attractions Shazhou Market ...

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

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Four Points by Sheraton Dunhuang

North of Sanwei Rd & West of Feitian Ave, No. 888-1, Dunhuang, Jiuquan, Gansu

CA $121

CA $150 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this 3-star hotel in Dunhuang. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), WiFi (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Shazhou Market and Dunhuang ...

9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)

Bon hôtel

Bon hôtel, mais le personnel manque de formation ( peu d’anglais, appelle la chambre et raccroche au nez plusieurs fois quand le client ne parle pas chinois, ne considère pas le client à la réception car concentré sur les écrans alors qu’il n’y a personne etc etc… )

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

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Han Tang · Grand Hotel

No.310 Middle Yangguan Road, Dunhuang, Gansu

Stay at this hotel in Dunhuang. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Shazhou Market and Dunhuang Museum are ...

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### Popular places to visit

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#### Mogao Caves

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.

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#### Crescent Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Crescent Lake during your travels in Dunhuang. Discover the area's desert landscape and sunrises.

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#### Mingsha Shan

Explore the great outdoors at Mingsha Shan, a lovely green space in Dunhuang. Discover the area's desert landscape and sunrises.

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#### Dunhuang Museum

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.

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#### Xiqian Buddha Caves

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.

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#### An'nanba Natural Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at An'nanba Natural Reserve, a lovely green space in Aksai Kazakh Autonomous County.

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### Things to do

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#### 2-Day Amazing Dunhuang Private Tour with Mogao Caves and More

CA $1,267

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## Cities near Dunhuang

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### Jiuquan

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-   Cities near Dunhuang

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