Top Dunhuang Outdoor Activities

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.

When visiting the Gobi, one of the world’s great deserts, a camel ride is a must. Forget haggling with camel drivers or joining group tours, and ride across Echoing-Sands Mountain, the singing sand dunes of Mingsha Shan, with only your group and your private guide. After pickup from your hotel lobby, soak up dune views from a high hill, then ride your steed to a nearby village and back.

This 5 days In-depth Dunhuang Silk Road private tour takes you to explore important section of ancient Silk Road of Dunhuang. You will see 1: a collection of Buddhist art in The Mogao Grottoes 2: Crescent Lake and Mingsha Shan, oasis in the desert, 3: Ancient Great Wall of the Han Dynasty, 4: Yadan Geo-Park with vivid rocks in various shapes.

Visit highlights of Silk road including the Dunhuang and Guazhou with this 4 days private tour from Dunhuang. You will be picked up and dropped off from Dunhuang hotel/airport/train station.

Dunhuang is an oasis city on the ancient Silk Road. Spend three days exploring Dunhuang's top attractions like Mogao Caves, Crescent Lake, Yumen Pass, Great Wall of the Han Dynasty and Yadan National Geology Park. Learn more about Dunhuang’s history and culture from your informative guide. Comfortable private transportation and two nights’ accommodation are included in this tour.

Notable on the ancient “Silk Road”, Dunhuang is a famous historical city with many ancient sites, and it can be hard for first-time visitors to know where to start. Be greeted by a professional guide who will help you design the perfect itinerary for 2 days, see Dunhuang highlights like: Mogao Grottoes, Crescent Moon Pool, Singing Dunes, Yumen Pass, Han Great Wall Ruins and Yadan National Park, visit local markets or museum. Travel at your own pace, and stop to snap photos, grab a souvenir or explore. Dunhuang City is at your fingertips on this private tour! Tour includes entrance fee, lunch, English speaking tour guide and travel by private vehicle. Please book your own hotel in Dunhuang.

Visit highlights of Silk road including the Dunhuang,Jiayuguan,Zhangye and Badain Jaran Desert with this 8 days private tour from Dunhuang. You will be picked up from Dunhuang hotel/airport and dropped off at Zhangye.

Visit highlights of Dunhuang including the Desert Camping,Mogao Grottoes and airport pick up & drop off services with this 3 days private tour from Dunhuang. You will be picked up and dropped off from Dunhuang hotel/airport/train station.

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

Notable on the ancient “Silk Road”, Dunhuang and Jiayuguan area famous historical cities with many ancient sites. During this private 3 days tour, you will see both cities highlights like: Mogao Grottoes, Crescent Moon Pool, Singing Dunes, Yumen Pass, Han Great Wall Ruins and Yadan National Park, Jiayuguan Fortress and Xuanbi Great Wall. Discover the First Beacon Tower of the Great Wall which is considered as the western beginning of the Great Wall. In addition, explore the largest "Subterranean Art Gallery" at Wei-Jin Tombs. Travel at your own pace, and stop to snap photos, grab a souvenir or explore. Tour includes entrance fee, lunch, English speaking tour guide and travel by private vehicle. Tour includes the option to book 4 star accommodation with daily breakfast.

Visit highlights of Dunhuang including the Crescent moon lake,Mogao Grottoes and Shazhou Night Market with this 2 days private tour from Dunhuang. You will be picked up and dropped off from Dunhuang hotel/airport/train station.

Visit highlights of silk road including the Dunhuang,Jiayuguan,Zhangye,Xiahe,Tongren,Xining and Tianshui with this 10 days private tour from Dunhuang. You will be picked up from Dunhuang hotel/airport/train station and dropped off at Lanzhou.

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.

Visit highlights of Silk road including the Dunhuang and Guazhou with this 4 days private tour from Dunhuang. You will be picked up and dropped off from Dunhuang hotel/airport/train station.

Visit highlights of silk road including the Dunhuang,Jiayuguan,Zhangye,Xiahe,Tongren and Xining with this 8 days private tour from Dunhuang. You will be picked up from Dunhuang hotel/airport/train station and dropped off at Lanzhou.

Visit highlights of Dunhuang including the Crescent Moon Lake,Camel ride,Mogao Grottoes and Shazhou Night Market with this private day tour from Dunhuang. You will be picked up and dropped off from your Dunhuang hotel.

This 6-night Silk Road private tour takes you to explore the Chinese section of ancient Silk Road from Dunhuang to Kashgar. You will travel to Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi and Kashgar.

Notable on the ancient “Silk Road”, Dunhuang is a famous historical city with many ancient sites, and it can be hard for first-time visitors to know where to start. Be greeted by a professional guide who will help you design the perfect itinerary for 3 days, see Dunhuang highlights like: Mogao Grottoes, Crescent Moon Pool, Singing Dunes, Yumen Pass, Han Great Wall Ruins and Yadan National Park, Yulin Grotto and Suoyang City Ruins, visit local markets or museum. Travel at your own pace, and stop to snap photos, grab a souvenir or explore. Dunhuang City is at your fingertips on this private tour! Tour includes entrance fee, lunch, English speaking tour guide and travel by private vehicle. Please book your own hotel in Dunhuang.

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.

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.

Visit highlights of silk road including the Dunhuang,Jiayuguan, Zhangye,Lanzhou and Xiahe with this 8 days private tour from Dunhuang. You will be picked up from Dunhuang hotel/airport/train station and dropped off at Lanzhou.

Visit highlights of silk road including the Dunhuang and Jiayuguan with this 3 days private tour from Dunhuang. You will be picked up from Dunhuang hotel/airport and dropped off at Jiayuguan hotel/airport/train station.

Visit highlights of Silk road including the Dunhuang,Jiayuguan and Zhangye with this 6 days private tour from Dunhuang. You will be picked up from Dunhuang hotel/airport/train station and dropped off at Zhangye.

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.