3-Day Private Silk Road Tour of Dunhuang: Mogao Grottoes, Yulin Grottoes, Crescent Moon Pool

4.9 (11 reviews) 3 days Free cancellation Private tour

out of 5

11 reviews

4.9

3-Day Private Silk Road Tour of Dunhuang: Mogao Grottoes, Yulin Grottoes, Crescent Moon Pool — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

3-Day Private Silk Road Tour of Dunhuang: Mogao Grottoes, Yulin Grottoes, Crescent Moon Pool, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This private tour will show you to visit the highlights of Dunhuang. You will visit the famous Mogao Grottoes, Yulin Grottoes, Suoyang City Ruins, Singing Sand Dunes, Crescent Moon Spring, the Great Wall of Han Dynasty, Yangguan Pass. Daily lunch and entrance fees are all included

This tour offers a booking option to upgrade your package to take a camel riding and THE SILK ROAD show.

Multi-day Tours Zombie Short term availability Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof

At a glance

Duration: 3 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Chinese, Japanese, English, French
Operated by: Silk Road Angel Tours

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Adults (5–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Local guide
Included: Bottled water
Included: Transport by air-conditioned minivan / coach
Included: Lunch

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Day 1 · Dunhuang --Visit 2 Passes & the Great Wall from the Han Dynasty

Yangguan Museum

Passing by Admission included

Visit the Yangguan Pass and it's museum, you may learn more history about the ancient Silk Road in the museum.
Yumen Pass

Passing by Admission included

The Yumen Pass & Great Wall of Han Dynasty, Yangguan Pass (L) Visit the Yumen Pass (Jade Gate Pass) & Great Wall of Han Dynasty, In history, the Han Dynasty built many walls to consolidate the safety of the frontier region as well as exploring ways to do business with western region. Instead of piling up stones or bricks layer upon layer like other dynasties' walls, the Han Dynasty Great Wall is built by using the local sand and weed. These two constructional materials were added by putting one on top of another

Enjoy your lunch in a local farmer's restaurant to taste the local food, you can walk around in the grape garden.

Day 2 · Mogao Caves & Mingsha Moutain

Mogao Caves

Passing by Admission included

Visit Mogao Grottoes & Digital Film Center , one of the 4 most famous grottoes in China. It has a total of 492 grottoes, 45,000 square-meters of murals, 2,400 painted statues and over 250 residential caves remain.
Mingsha Shan - Echoing-Sand Mountain

Passing by Admission included

After lunch continue to visit the Crescent Moon Spring & the Singing-Sand Dunes. The camel riding , the SILK ROAD SHOW are optional tours (see booking for details.) After your tour is finished,you will be drop-off at your Dunhuang hotel.

Day 3 · Yulin Caves , Suoyangcheng Ruins

Yulin Grotto

Passing by Admission included

Visit the Yulin Caves, it can be traced to the same origin in contents, artistic style and form of painting for the Mogao Grottoes, it’s regarded as its sister with its name known to many people in the country.
Stop 2

Passing by Admission included

After lunch visit the ruins of Suoyang City, it used to be a very important stop on the Silk Road, it has listed in the UNESCO in 2015.

After your tour is finished,you will be drop-off at your Dunhuang hotel.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Guangyuan Hotel (Dunhuang West Yangguang Road)
Golden Leaf Hotel
Yuetian Business Hotel
Hantang Hotel
Shajing Building Hotel
Huasheng Business Hotel
Dun Huang Building Hotel
Home Inn Dunhuang Mingshan Road
Jinjiang Inn Select Dunhuang Miao Street
Dunhuang Guest House
Dianli Hotel
Foguang Hotel

and 90 more pickup points

Using your ticket

Dress code is smart casual
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Options

Tour with Camel Riding

Tour with Camel Riding

Pickup included
Tour only

Your 3-day tour package includes lunches

10% discount from Nov till March.

Pickup included