Dunhuang City, Jiuquan, Gansu Province – a pearl on the Silk Road and home to the world cultural heritage Mogao Grottoes. This 3-day 2-night in-depth tour includes exploration of Buddhist art, experience of desert wonders, visit to ancient road ruins, and tasting of Dunhuang cuisine.
Explore Buddhist art, experience desert wonders, visit ancient Silk Road paths, and taste Dunhuang cuisine
Arrive in Dunhuang, visit the Mogao Grottoes Digital Exhibition Center to watch the theme movie. In the afternoon, visit the Mogao Grottoes in person to appreciate the murals and painted sculpture art. In the evening, watch the situational experience drama "Meet Dunhuang Again".
Spend the whole day visiting Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring Scenic Area, experience sand sliding, camel riding and other activities. Enjoy the desert sunset scenery in the evening, and observe the starry sky at night.
In the morning, go to Yangguan Ruins to experience the artistic conception of "Beyond Yangguan, there are no old friends". In the afternoon, visit Dunhuang Museum to systematically understand Dunhuang's history. Buy local specialties such as luminous cups and Dunhuang paper-cuts before returning.
A special delicacy of Dunhuang, with tender donkey meat and chewy handmade yellow noodles, served with special sauce, it is the most representative food of Dunhuang.
A local specialty snack, the Niangpi is smooth and chewy, served with mustard, vinegar, chili and other seasonings, sour and spicy, a perfect summer refreshment.
A specialty drink of Dunhuang, boiled with dried Li Guang apricots, sweet and sour, promoting fluid production and quenching thirst, an excellent summer drink.