Thousands of years of Dunhuang, walking on the sand, food everywhere, nothing more than fireworks in the world

You must visit Dunhuang once in your life

See the faith in Mogao Grottoes and feel the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty

You and I are all passers-by, only Buddha is Eternal

It is not you who are looking at the Buddha, but the Buddha who is looking at you

The Silk Road is the road of human desire for communication and the road of the spread of spirit, culture and faith. .

When it comes to the Silk Road, Dunhuang must be unavoidable. Dunhuang, located at the westernmost end of the Hexi Corridor, is an important throat of the Silk Road. Dunhuang is big and Huang is prosperous. Dunhuang is not like a city, it is more like a label of history. The grand and magnificent Dunhuang has a long history of more than two thousand years, which proves the existence of the prosperous Tang Dynasty.

Unlike many scenic spots, it does not have the natural atmosphere of Jiuzhaigou. It is not like the ancient town that can calm people down from the hustle and bustle of the city, nor can it bring you the salty sea breeze like the sea. . However, when you walk on every inch of Dunhuang, you can feel the baptism of culture and history. The long history of civilization gives this ancient city unparalleled beauty.

If you want to realize a complete Dunhuang dream in the shortest time, please read on. This guide will work out the most suitable two-day Dunhuang tour for you.

The first question: How to get to Dunhuang?

Airplane:

There are few direct flights to Dunhuang, and the ticket price is not low. It is more recommended to fly directly to Lanzhou, and then take the train from Lanzhou to Dunhuang.

Train:

Lanzhou can now be reached by high-speed rail from Dunhuang

Chartered bus:

The distance between cities in the northwest is generally longer If it is far away, many people will choose carpooling or directly sign up for a group tour, which is more convenient for travel.

The second question: Where to live?

The following three areas are recommended for accommodation in Dunhuang:

1. Dunhuang Night Market (Shazhou Night Market):

This area is the most recommended for accommodation in Dunhuang. It is located in the core area of ??the city, with everything to eat, drink and have fun, and the hotel is extremely cost-effective.

2. Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring:

The accommodation is mainly farmhouses and camping bases, which are convenient for experiencing local customs, but the supporting facilities are not as good as those in the urban area.

3. Mogao Grottoes:

The overall price is relatively expensive and the surrounding area is relatively remote, but it is convenient for visiting the Mogao Grottoes in the early morning and is suitable for a transitional stay for one night.

Now start your first day of Dunhuang tour:

Mogao Grottoes, Mingsha Mountain, Crescent Moon Spring Dunhuang Night Market

1. Mogao Grottoes:

The Mogao Grottoes have a unique position in my country's Buddhism and history. Each cave in the Mogao Grottoes contains Buddhist statues and scriptures with time clues spanning thousands of years. There are even many well-preserved Buddhist caves. The ceiling and walls are covered with gold leaf. If you go to visit the Mogao Grottoes, it is recommended to get some information first, rather than just visiting here, so that you can better understand this unique Dunhuang culture.

Tips: No photography allowed inside!

Ticket price:

1. Ticket price for normal visits to Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes

The main scope of normal visits is the 8 physical caves of Mogao Grottoes. There are digital movie viewing activities. Tickets are mainly divided into three types: full-price tickets, discount tickets, and special discount tickets. Some people can visit for free.

Full price ticket: 238 yuan. This ticket type includes 180 yuan to visit the Mogao Grottoes, 48 ??yuan to visit the Mogao Grottoes Digital Warrior Center and 10 yuan for transportation to and from the Mogao Grottoes.

Discount ticket: 148 yuan. The cost of this type of ticket includes 90 yuan for the half-price discount ticket price of the Mogao Grottoes, 48 ??yuan for the visit to the Mogao Grottoes Digital Exhibition Center and 10 yuan for round-trip transportation to the Mogao Grottoes. Transportation expenses.

Special discount ticket: 20 yuan. This type of ticket includes 10 yuan for round-trip transportation to the Mogao Grottoes and 10 yuan for the cave explanation fee. It is free to visit the Mogao Grottoes and the Mogao Grottoes Digital Exhibition Center.

Free admission: Children under 4 years old (excluding 4 years old) are free of charge.

2. Ticket prices for emergency visits to Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes

For emergency visits, there are actually very few items to visit, and you can only visit the 4 physical caves of the Mogao Grottoes.

Full price ticket: 100 yuan. This price includes 90 yuan for the Mogao Grottoes ticket and 10 yuan for round-trip transportation to the Mogao Grottoes.

Discount ticket: 55 yuan, which includes 45 yuan for the Mogao Grottoes ticket and 10 yuan for round-trip transportation to the Mogao Grottoes.

Special ticket: 20 yuan. This ticket price includes 10 yuan for the explanation fee of the Mogao Grottoes and 10 yuan for the transportation fee to and from the Mogao Grottoes.

Free admission: Children under 4 years old (excluding 4 years old) are free of charge.

2. Crescent Moon Spring in Mingsha Mountain:

A clear spring in the desert. From a close distance, the Crescent Moon Spring looks like a pool of water. The magic lies in the fact that it is located in the desert and has not changed for thousands of years. Dry and not buried in sand. It is really a wonder to have such a crescent-shaped spring in this desert. This unique landform with only sand springs and springs and sand existing there is known as a wonder in the world. It is the best among many scenic spots in Dunhuang. It has been famous for its desert wonders throughout the ages! There are two ways to see Crescent Moon Spring, one is to look at it from a close distance, and the other is to climb up Mingsha Mountain to overlook the panoramic view.

Ticket price:

1. Off-season (November 1st - April 30th of the following year) Ticket price: 55 yuan/person

2. Peak season (May 1st - October 31st) Ticket price: 110 yuan/person

Preferential treatment policy

Discounted tickets: students (including undergraduates, graduate students and above are not recognized), Senior citizens aged 60-69 and children between 1.2 meters and 1.4 meters in height enjoy half-price tickets with valid documents and ID cards.

Free admission: active military personnel, armed police, disabled military personnel, retired military cadres, military academy cadets, disabled people, journalists, senior citizens over 70 years old, and senior citizens in Gansu Province (Gansu Province Senior Citizens’ Preferential Treatment Certificate ) and children under 1.2 meters enjoy free admission with valid certificates and ID cards.

3. Dunhuang Night Market

Dunhuang Night Market, also known as Shazhou Night Market, is located on Yangguan East Road, Dunhuang City, and is the largest night market in the area. Local delicacies such as mutton braised pancakes, donkey meat yellow noodles, roasted whole lamb, sauce donkey meat, Dunhuang old yogurt, etc. are all worth trying.

The second day of Dunhuang tour:

Yumen Pass Yadan Devil City Yangguan Dunhuang Ancient City

1. Yumen Pass

Yumen Pass, preserved The thousand-year-old monuments in the northwest land, stand on the hot sand and stones, observe the scenery with your eyes, listen to the wind with your ears, and appreciate the historical past with your heart. Nowadays, the pass and the bustling scene of transactions live up to the past, and there is no hustle and bustle of soldiers and horses. Rows of dead walls and abandoned square cities stand isolated on the yellow sand. What attracts people more is people's yearning for the world of poetry. Standing in such an empty and hot world, you can only taste it with your heart to avoid being bored.

Ticket price: 10 yuan

2. Yadan Devil City

The ever-changing landforms and strange wind sounds have given this land a layer of The veil of mystery. The best time to visit Yadan is in the early morning or evening, when the light is slanting and the temperature is low, which is suitable for taking pictures. However, at noon, the sun is exposed and the heat is steaming, so you cannot stay too long.

Ticket price: 50 yuan (including scenic sightseeing car). Among them, children over 12 meters old and students aged 65-70 years old can enjoy a half-price discount of RMB 22, while senior citizens over 70 years old and children under 1.2 meters can enjoy free tickets.

3. Yangguan:

Yangguan and Yumenguan, one is in the south and the other is in the north. Famous at home and abroad, Yangguan is a national 4A-level tourist attraction and belongs to the western route. I urge you to drink a glass of wine. There are no old friends when you leave Yangguan in the west. This is where I am talking about. You can experience horse riding, camel riding, donkey cart riding, etc. You can also follow in the footsteps of Tang Xuanzang and experience the ultimatum test. This is also the filming location for Running Brothers and The Great Wall.

Ticket price: 50 yuan per person (including Yangguan Museum), and full free explanation service is provided.

4. Dunhuang Ancient City

In this ancient city that was born from movies, you can rent a set of ancient costumes, imagine yourself as the protagonist in the movie, and take a time-travel trip to let yourself Experience the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty immersively.

Ticket price: 40 yuan.

Dunhuang travel tips:

1. The northwest region has strong sunlight, so you should pay attention to sun protection in summer.

2. The temperature difference between morning and evening is large, so pay attention to heat preservation.

3. The air in the northwest region is relatively dry, so moisturizing is required.

4. Since the scenic spots are far apart and the scenic spots are large and the tour time is long, it is very likely that you will leave early and return late. You can bring more dry food to eat on the road.