Overview
3-day private Silk Road tour of Dunhuang including the ancient Mogao Grottoes caves.
About This Tour
Maximize your limited time in Egypt with a private 3-day tour of Dunhuang. Travel comfortably and efficiently by private transportation that begins and ends at your hotel each day. While most group tours only skim the surface of the Silk Road, you to get an immersive and engaging experience with your private guide. Daily lunch and all entrance fees are conveniently included, so there’s no need to fumble over foreign currency.
Stay cool and comfortable in private transportation
Get the personalized experience of a private tour
Eat a complimentary lunch each day
Enjoy included admission to all attractions
Stay cool and comfortable in private transportation
Get the personalized experience of a private tour
Eat a complimentary lunch each day
Enjoy included admission to all attractions
Itinerary
1
Dunhuang --Visit 2 Passes & the Great Wall from the Han Dynasty
2
Visit the Yangguan Pass and it's museum, you may learn more history about the ancient Silk Road in the museum.
3
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
4
Mogao Caves & Mingsha Moutain
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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.
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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.
7
Yulin Caves , Suoyangcheng Ruins
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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.
9
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.
What's Included
✓ Included
Lunch
Local guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan / coach
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Lunch (3)
Local guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan / coach
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Lunch (3)
✕ Not included
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Gratuities
Know Before You Go
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- We will pick you up at the arrival hall. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the traveler's name.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation is available on most tours up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact cancellation terms for this tour are shown during booking.
Traveler Reviews
4.8★★★★★Based on 171 reviews
Lena K.🇸🇪 Sweden★★★★★2025-03
Everything about our China experience was first-class — punctual, knowledgeable and warm.
Mia M.🇧🇷 Brazil★★★★★2026-02
Booking the China tour was smooth and the driver was punctual and friendly. Highly recommend.
Noah O.🇧🇷 Brazil★★★★☆2025-11
Our family loved the China tour — the guide was patient with the kids and very flexible.