Western China

Enjoy door-to-door service in a comfortable private vehicle operated by a courteous friendly driver from your Dunhuang city hotel to Yulin Grotto and Western Thousand Buddha Caves. You will have the maximum freedom to enjoy the attraction at your own pace. Your driver will take you to the main entrance, assistant you for the entrance fee, and waiting for you at the parking lot, after your self-guided tour finished, your driver will transfer you back to your hotel or accommodation in Dunhuang, you also can choose to have an English speaking tour guide who will accompany you at the attraction when make booking.

Dunhuang located at the western end of the Hexi Corridor, Gansu province. It used to be a very important stop on the famous Silk Road. Because it has a very long history and brilliant culture, This private Dunhuang Airport (DNH) OR Dunhuang Railway Station transfer is especially offered to tourists who have finished tour in this city.

Dunhuang located at the western end of the Hexi Corridor, Gansu province. It used to be a very important stop on the famous Silk Road. Because it has a very long history and brilliant culture, it  has remained a lot of Buddhism grottoes, fortress, Great Wall of Han Dyansty and the Singing Sand Dunes & Crescent Moon Spring, camel riding has become a very popular activity in the desert. This private Dunhuang airport (DNH) transfer is especially offered to tourists who are going to visit this city,welcome to Dunhuang.  

The Silk Road first appeared on the stage in1979 in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China, and was awarded First Place for Creation and Performance by the Ministry of Culture. Since its premiere in 1979, the Silk Road has been performed more than 2,100 times for audience numbering more than 4,000,000 people. the Silk Road influenced deeply in the history of Chinese dance, enjoyed a relatively high reputation and fame in China and the world. The play memorializes the deep friendship between Chinese people and foreign people, depicts wisdom and open dynasty, and the frequent international exchanges in the fields of economy and culture. It also weaves a story of great friendship through song and the ancient, beautiful, innovative and unique style of dance.

Dunhuang Research Academy (DHRA) is a national comprehensive institution responsible for the conservation, management and research of the Mogao Grottoes (a world cultural heritage site at Dunhuang), the Yulin Grottoes (a nationally protected key cultural heritage site at Guazhou), and the Western Thousand-Buddha Grottoes at Dunhuang. Today, our tour guide will show to visit the Western Thousand Buddha Grottoes, which is a part of Dunhuang Grottoes.

Dunhuang is bright peal on the ancient Silk Road, it was established in 111 B,C by the Emperor Wudi of Han dynasty, it was a very important international city in the history. Today, there are a lot of Buddhsim grottoes remained  The Mogao Grottoes,  Western Thousand Buddhas Grottoes, Jade Gate Pass , the Great Wall of Han Dynasty, Sun Gate Pass. White Horse Stupa, they are all have a very long history. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Mogao Grottoes is the jewel of Silk Road located in Dunhuang, China, where access is very challenging. This private day tour take you to Duhuang  with a visit to the highlights of Silk Road including Mogao Grottoes. You will also see the wonder of the Singing Dunes and Crescent Moon Spring.

If you are looking for a unique excursion than all the others , then look no further. Explore the less touristic side of Yulin Grotto and Western Thousand Buddha Caves. They are not as famous as the Mogao Caves, however, they are part of the Dunhuang art which considered as the world most richly endowed, and longest used treasure house of Buddhist art. A professional guide leads you on an informative tour and shares insight about this civilization. Tour includes all entrance fees, a Chinese lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

The Mogao Grottoes is the most famous Buddhism art site in China, you will first watch 2 movies in the digital exhibition center, then transfer to the grottoes area, visit  8 caves in this tour. It just sells 6,000 tickets each day, we will book the ticket in advance,

The local market is very popular in the city, there are a lot of food can be found here, we will show to visit the local market, try to find your favorite food in the market, BBQ, local noodles, hot pot, Sichuan food, etc. The Silk Road first appeared on the stage in 1979 in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China, it has been performed more than 2,100 times for audience numbering more than 4,000,000 people. the Silk Road influenced deeply in the history of Chinese dance, enjoyed a relatively high reputation and fame in China and the world.

Explore the wonders of Western China, the Hexi Corridor of Gansu Province, on this 8-day guided tour from Dunhuang to Zhangye. You’ll discover the ancient Mogao Grottoes, Singing Sand Dunes, Crescent Moon Spring, Great Wall of China and more. All meals, air-conditioned transport, and excellent accommodation will be provided along this journey, so all you need to do is enjoy the sights, and the option to ride camels in the desert. Stay in a comfortable 4-Star hotel in Dunhuang, and the best hotels in Zhangye and Jiayuguan, all with air-con and bottled water provided Dine on an included seven breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, taking the hassle out of navigating the Chinese menu, while sampling the best Visit the remote Zhangye Danxia Landform, the Giant Buddha Temple, and the Horse Hoof Temple Grottos Transfers to and from the airport are included, and wheelchairs and infant seats are available if needed

Visit highlights of Dunhuang including the Crescent lake,Mogao Grottoes,Yumenguan pass,Great Wall of the Han Dynasty and River Storage City with this 3 days private tour from Dunhuang. You will be picked up and dropped off from Dunhuang hotel/airport. P.S: You may pay some EXTRA charges of the hotel fees if you book the tour during the Chinese National Day Holiday(Octoter 1-7) or Chinese New Year Holiday(around January 22- February 16).

Immerse yourself in Dunhuang’s past at the Western Thousand Buddha Caves and Yadan National Geologic Park. A professional guide leads you on an informative tour past ancient structures and shares insight about this civilization. Western Thousand Buddha Caves is not as famous as the Mogao Caves, however, they are part of the Dunhuang art which considered as the world most richly endowed, and longest used treasure house of Buddhist art. Admire the wisdom of ancient people. Be amazed by the natural formation of the landscape at Yadan National Geologic Park which will give you an unexpected shot. Tour includes all entrance fees, a Chinese lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Yulin Caves and Western Thousand Buddha Caves are less popular than Mogao Caves, however, they are part of the Dunhuang art with their spectacular frescoes and statues in Dunhuang. This private day tour will let you explore these two sites in a day with a local guide by private vehicle. Pickup time is at 8am from your centrally located Dunhuang hotel.

The Mogao Grottoes just sells 6,000 tickets each day, we will book the tickets 1 month in advance,   The Mogao Grottoes is the most famous Buddhism art in China, you will first watch 2 movies in the digital exhibition center, then transfer to the grottoes area, Follow a cave guide visit  8 caves with the other foreign language speaking tourists After lunch, we will arrange 3 special caves for you which are not open to the public, you should tell us which kind of caves would you like to see, will you focus to early period caves, Tang dynasty period caves, paintings or Buddhism sculptures ? This day should be a wonderful day for your western China trip,.

Jiayuguan is one of the most important towns in Hexi Corridor along the Silk Road. This day tour willl let you start from Dunhuang to travel to Jiayuguan for a sightseeing tour by round-way bullet train. You will explore Jiayuguan Fort, Overhanging Great Wall in Jiayuguan with a local guide. A light quick lunch is included. Note this is very long day tour. If no train tickets are available, we will arrange car ride instead of.

Discover amazing Dunhuang city in this 2-day private sightseeing tour. Accompanied by your profession private guide, and visit the top attractions: Mogao Caves, Mingsha Shan – Echoing-Sand Mountain, Yadan National Geological Park, Shazhou Nightly Marketa. Includes private guide and vehicle, Entrance fees.

Visit highlights of Silk road including the Dunhuang,Guazhou and Jiayuguan with this 5 days private tour from Dunhuang. You will be picked up from Dunhuang hotel/airport and dropped off at Jiayuguan. P.S: You may pay some EXTRA charges of the hotel fees if you book the tour during the Chinese National Day Holiday(Octoter 1-7) or Chinese New Year Holiday(around January 22- February 16).

Dunhuang Research Academy (DHRA) is a national comprehensive institution responsible for the conservation, management and research of the Mogao Grottoes (a world cultural heritage site at Dunhuang), the Yulin Grottoes (a nationally protected key cultural heritage site at Guazhou), and the Western Thousand-Buddha Grottoes at Dunhuang. Today, our tour guide will show to visit the Western Thousand Buddha Grottoes, which is a part of Dunhuang Grottoes. The Sun Gate Pass (Yangguan Pass) initially established by the emperor Wudi of Han Dyansty, it was used to be a very important custom for thousand of years, it has buried by the sand dunes in the history, today, when still can see the site of the Yangguan Pass ,a original Beacon Tower and museum

This private tour will show you the highlight of the Hexi Corridor of Gansu province. You will visit the famous Mogao Grottoes, Singing Sand Dunes & Crescent Moon Spring, camel riding in the desert. Great Wall of Han Dynasty etc in Dunhuang. Jiayuguan is the western end of the Great Wall of Ming Dynasty. Zhangye Danxia Landform, the Giant Buddha Temple, the Horse Hoof Temple Grottoes In Zhangye. We will arrange the good 4 star hotel in Dunhuang and the best hotel in Zhangye and Jiayuguan. Wish you will have a nice trip in western China with us.