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By HeyAsia
Free cancellation available
The previous price was CA $93 and current price is CA $83 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

    • Explore the Mogao Caves, home to remarkable Buddhist art and ancient murals
    • Visit the spectacular Mingsha Dunes and Crescent Lake
    • Enjoy convenient return hotel transfers in Dunhuang
    • Learn about Dunhuang's history, Buddhist heritage from a professional guide
    • Avoid the hassle of arranging transport and attraction tickets yourself

Activity location

    • Dunhuang
    • Dunhuang, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 中国甘肃省酒泉市敦煌市2RR5+HMR 邮政编码: 736206
    • Jiu Quan Shi, Gan Su Sheng, China

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Mogao Caves Ticket Only in English

  • Opening hours: Wed 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • English

This option include Mogao Caves admission ticket only. Please provide your passport information within 1 hour after booking so we can reserve Mogao Caves Class A ticket as soon as possible. If sold out, we will notify you promptly and issue a full refund.

Language options: English
Price details
CA $92.25
CA $83.03 x 1 AdultCA $83.03
Total
The previous price was CA $92.25 and current price is CA $83.03
10% off
Until Tue, Oct 20

Dunhuang Private Day Tour:Includes Tickets Guide andTransfer

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

This option includes:
Entrance tickets to Mogao Grottoes and Mingsha Mountain & Crescent Lake

Full-day English-speaking guide service
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Private car service for the entire day

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00 A.M.
Price details
CA $567.68
CA $510.91 x 1 AdultCA $510.91
Total
The previous price was CA $567.68 and current price is CA $510.91
10% off
Until Tue, Oct 20

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off in Dunhuang city
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned transport between attractions
  • Inclusions
    Professional English-speaking guide
  • Inclusions
    Mogao Caves admission ticket
  • Inclusions
    Digital Exhibition Centre access
  • Inclusions
    Guided visit to selected Mogao Caves
  • Inclusions
    Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake admission ticket
  • Inclusions
    Local assistance throughout the tour
  • Inclusions
    Shuttle transport within the scenic area
  • Exclusions
    Lunch and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Melody of Dunhuang” performance ticket
  • Exclusions
    Optional activities inside the scenic areas
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Tips
  • Exclusions
    Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Littering
    • Not suitable for: People over 95 years, People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Discover the cultural and natural highlights of Dunhuang in one well-organized day. Visit the world-famous Mogao Caves, explore the spectacular Mingsha Mountain, and admire the beautiful Crescent Lake with the convenience of organised transport and a professional English-speaking guide.

    Your day begins with convenient pickup from your hotel or designated meeting point in Dunhuang. Travel comfortably to the Mogao Caves, one of the world's most remarkable collections of Buddhist art and an important cultural heritage site along the ancient Silk Road.

    Before entering the caves, visit the Digital Exhibition Centre and watch introductory films that provide background information about Dunhuang, the Silk Road, and the history of the Mogao Caves.

    With your professional English-speaking guide, visit selected Mogao Caves and learn about the ancient murals, sculptures, Buddhist art, and cultural exchanges represented in this remarkable site.

    After visiting the Mogao Caves, continue to Mingsha Mountain, also known as the Singing Sand Mountains. Enjoy the spectacular desert scenery and experience the unique landscape of the golden sand dunes.

    Continue to Crescent Lake (Yueya Spring), a beautiful natural oasis surrounded by the desert. Take time to enjoy the scenery, explore the area, and take photos of one of Dunhuang's most iconic landscapes.

    Throughout the day, your guide will assist you with the sightseeing arrangements and provide information about Dunhuang's history, culture, and Silk Road heritage.

    At the end of the tour, enjoy convenient transport back to your hotel or designated drop-off point in Dunhuang.

    This tour is designed for travellers who want to visit Dunhuang's most famous attractions in one day without the hassle of arranging transport, tickets, and sightseeing logistics independently.

    Please note: Lunch and the “Melody of Dunhuang” performance are not included in the tour price. You will have free time for lunch at your own expense.

Location

Activity location

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    • Dunhuang
    • Dunhuang, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 中国甘肃省酒泉市敦煌市2RR5+HMR 邮政编码: 736206
    • Jiu Quan Shi, Gan Su Sheng, China