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Make the most of your Dunhuang visit with this customizable private day trip. Admire desert sites like Mingsha Sand—Echoing-Sand Mountain and Crescent Moon Pool, see the Great Wall of Han Dynasty and Yumen Pass, or explore magical Yulin Grotto. To view the Mogao Caves UNESCO World Heritage Site, please book at least 30 days in advance: entrance fees for this and other sights are payable in cash on the day.

Experience an important landmark on the ancient Silk Road on a door-to-door private hiking tour of Yangguan, the oasis where Chinese travelers once said farewell to China. Hike around 3 miles (5 kilometers) to the Yangguan Pass then enjoy lunch in a local farmer’s restaurant. On your way back to Dunhuang, stop at Jade Gate Pass, and discover one of the earliest Great Walls, built over 2,000 years ago.

Dunhuang is bright peal on the ancient Silk Road. Steven Kang was awarded the honorary title of National Gold Medal Tour Guide by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China. 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. Welcome to book Steven's tour guide service.

Check out the desert city of Dunhuang on this private day tour, which takes you to Yumen Pass, the Han Great Wall ruins, and to Yadan Ghost city all in one day. At Yumen Pass, you’ll take a tour on an electric bus to see the ancient Great Wall ruins and an old castle to explore. Check out all the sand sculptures at Yadan Geological Park, and hear all the ghost stories that go along with it.

Experience Dunhuang, the hub of the Silk Road, on an all-day tour. After a convenient hotel pickup, travel with a personal guide and private vehicle to the Jade Gate Pass, Ghost City, and the 2,000-year-old Han Dynasty Great Wall Ruin. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant included in the tour price.

Experience the “Jewel of the Silk Road” on an all-day tour of the Mogao Grottoes, Singing Dunes, and Crescent Moon Spring. After a convenient hotel pickup in Dunhuang, explore this UNESCO World Heritage site with a professional cave guide and see their well-preserved frescoes and statues. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant included in the tour price.

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.

With a long history and brilliant cultures, Gansu is abundantly endowed with cultural relics and natural scenery. Vast and graceful natural scenery like endless desert and pure glacial landscape presents an impressive and breath-taking picture before your eyes.

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.

Begin your Dunhuang desert adventure with comfortable air-conditioned hotel pickup and drop-off anywhere in Dunhuang. Travel across the Gobi Desert to explore three unforgettable Silk Road highlights: historic Yangguan Pass, legendary Yumenguan Pass, and the dramatic Yadan National Geopark, famous for its wind-carved “ghost city” landscapes. This all-inclusive tour covers entry tickets and required park shuttle transport, helping you save time and avoid ticket-line stress. With a small group of up to 6 people, enjoy a relaxed, flexible pace and a more personal experience. Your driver also provides language support through an AI real-time interpretation device, available for English, Japanese, and Korean communication. Ask questions, adjust your comfort needs, or get local tips easily during the journey. Walk ancient trade routes, capture stunning desert photos, and experience Dunhuang’s history and natural beauty with comfort, convenience, and peace of mind.

Make the most of your Dunhuang visit with this customizable private day trip. Admire desert sites like Mingsha Sand—Echoing-Sand Mountain and Crescent Moon Pool, see the Great Wall of Han Dynasty and Yumen Pass, or explore magical Yulin Grotto. To view the Mogao Caves UNESCO World Heritage Site, please book at least 30 days in advance: entrance fees for this and other sights are payable in cash on the day. Create your own Silk Road itinerary for sights around Dunhuang Visit Buddhist caves, singing sand dunes, the ancient Great Wall, and more Private guide collects and drops direct to your door, saving time and stress Personalized experience to suit your unique interests and knowledge level

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).

Hit the highlights of Dunhuang, a classic Silk Road city, on this private tour, direct from your downtown hotel. Explore the Mogao Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site carved into the cliffs that's a treasure trove of Buddhist art. Then discover the Gobi: visit Crescent Moon Pool, ride a camel, and slide down dunes. Your day includes a local lunch and a stop at Dunhuang's vibrant night market.

This private experience offers a refined way to explore Dunhuang’s most iconic heritage sites with comfort and ease. With a dedicated guide and private transportation, the tour is carefully paced and tailored to your interests. The itinerary combines the UNESCO-listed Mogao Caves with the dramatic desert scenery of Crescent Spring and the cultural significance of White Horse Pagoda, creating a well-balanced day focused on history, landscape, and quality time at each location. Multilingual guide options and seamless logistics ensure a smooth, high-quality travel experience.

Experience magnificent Jiayuguan Fortress and Xuanbi Great Wall on this private full day tour from Dunhuang. After a convenient hotel pickup, explore the Great Wall Museum to get the deep understanding about the Silk Road and the Great Wall of China. Stroll around the inter city and outer city at Jiayuguan Fortress. After lunch, hike up and down at Xuanbi Great Wall which was built in the 16th century to strengthen the defensive capability of the Jiayuguan area. Experience the friendly services of the local tour guide who will accompany you throughout the tour and learn about the fascinating history of this UNESCO-designated site. This private tour including the entrance fee, lunch, tour guide, private air-conditioned vehicle with door to door service. You can choose to end your tour in Jiayuguan or return Dunhuang.

Discover the highlights of Dunhuang in one day, The Mogao Grottoes with it's very beautiful paintings and sculptures, The Singing Sand Dunes & Crescent Monn Spring, take a camel riding in the sand dunes and take photos in the desert. In the evening, go to the Dunhaung Grand Theater,enjoy a top dance drama in China-----The Silk Road, it is about 70 minutes long, No show arrangement from Nov to next March.

Visit highlights of Dunhuang including the Crescent lake,Mogao Grottoes,Yumenguan pass,Great Wall of the Han Dynasty,River Storage City and Yardan National Geology park with this 4 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).

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

This private tour will show you to visit the south part of the park with a private jeep. The Yadang National Geological Park offers various landform in distinct shapes, signifying different development. In the park, you can get a view of uniquely-shaped rocks like Mongolian tent, Stone Bird, Peacock and others. Make full use of your imagination, you may find some rocks with some miniatures similar to famed architectures, like the Potala Palace in Tibet, Heaven Temple in Beijing or something else.

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.

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,