Arrive in Dunhuang. O/N the camp

Dunhuang Airport - Upon your flight landing, your local guide will wait you at the arrival exit by holding a welcome board with your name and transfer to Crescent Moon Lake, need 40 minutes driving, 20KM.

Crescent Moon Pool - The Mysterious Crescent lake which its name derives from the crescent moon shaped by the small pool of spring water between two large sand dunes. Here you could slide down on the Sounding sand dunes to see if you can hear the sound from sand dunes.
The Crescent lake also Known to the world as “the first spring in the desert”, no-one can explain the formation of such a geological oddity.visit would be a great experience. crescent lake is like a crescent moon, which is nestled in the vast desert for thousands of years, its water is very clear, sweet.

Mingsha Shan - Echoing-Sand Mountain - Then later your guide will take you to ride camel to the desert and do camping there(Camel riding is a must-try activity in desert area, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery on the back of camel and will be one hour riding). We will have barbecuing dinner and watch sunset on the sounding sand dunes and enjoy the tranquil and beautiful starry sky .

Dunhuang. O/N Dunhuang.

Mogao Caves - After the lunch, we will visit Mogao Grottoes, which were constructed over a millennium ago, from the 4th to 14th centuries. The caves are also known as the Thousand Buddha Caves has two distinctions of being one of the most notable grottoes in China as well as the best-preserved treasure house of Buddhist art, sutras, murals and sculptures in the world.

Dunhuang - At the end, your guide will escort you to your hotel.
There is a night show option in Dunhuang. It is the ‘ Silk Road and Flower Rain ‘, The classical Chinese dance show tells a touching tragic (fictional) story of a talented fresco artist working within the Mogao Caves, whose beautiful daughter is kidnapped by bandits and sold into slavery as a dancer. With its unique artistic style, it brings the magnificent and colorful Dunhuang frescoes onto the stage and vividly represents the profound Dunhuang culture and the prosperity of the ancient Silk Road. The performance itself is a visual spectacular of unparalleled beauty, with stunning costumes, impressively choreographed dances, and an incredible set design.
The show begins at 20:00 and lasts for 90 minutes; ticket prices range from CNY 298 to CNY 588 depending on the seats. If you are interested, our guide will reserve tickets for you and escort you to the site after you finish your dinner.

Dunhuang Departure. The tour end.

Dunhuang - After breakfast at the hotel, your guide and driver will drop you off the Dunhuang airport or Dunhuang train station. End of your 3 days tour services.

• Accommodation at the Silk Road Dunhuang 4-star hotel, including breakfast
• Camping charge included
• All meals covered: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
• Private car and guide for a personalized experience
• Entrance tickets to attractions

• Single Room Supplement
• Others not mentioned above

This private three-day tour from Dunhuang features the best of the city, including Desert Camping, visits to the Mogao Caves, and provision of transportation to and from the airport. Collection and drop-off services are from either your Dunhuang hotel or the airport or train station. Please note, during the Chinese National Day Holiday from October 1-7, and Chinese New Year Holiday, which usually falls between January 22nd and February 16th, there may be additional hotel fees.

• Can add more days if you want
• The Desert Camping will be available from May to October
• In the summer, travelers can stay up to late night around 21:30 to enjoy the cool time and beautiful sky of stars. It’s usually very hot during 12:00~15:00. You can enter the park later when it is not that hot.
• The tour may not available during the Oct 1-7 or Chinese new year festivel or need to pay some extra charge of the hotel room fees

If you cancel at least 4 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.