For the trip from Xi 'an to Dunhuang, ask an expert who travels alone.

Xi 'an to Dunhuang and recommended itinerary.

Day 1: Xi 'an arrived at Dunhuang Railway Station early by K59 1 train. This train is air-conditioned and the fare is high. If you want to be economical, you can take the express train from Xi 'an to Liuyuan Station, and then transfer to the bus at Liuyuan Station for two hours to Dunhuang City. )

The next day: arrive in Dunhuang early, visit the Mogao Grottoes by bus, return to the urban area by bus at noon, eat Dunhuang snacks at Shazhou market (Shazhou night market has a northwest flavor, and you can also go to Daji or Zhangji to taste the yellow noodles of donkey meat), then take the No.3 bus from the urban area to Crescent Moon Spring in Mingsha Mountain, and stay in Dunhuang urban area at night (there are many hotels, so if it is summer vacation, it is best to book first, so you can't avoid searching all the rooms in the local streets and lanes), and you can't help but go to Shazhou night market at night

Day 3: Organize a delegation to Yumenguan, Ya Dan Ghost Town and Yangguan. It's a long way, so you can only charter a car or join a group and stay in Dunhuang at night.

Day 4: Take K592 back to Xi 'an early.

Day 5: Arrive in Xi 'an ahead of schedule.

All scenic spots have half-price student ID cards. The preferential ticket prices for Dunhuang Scenic Area are as follows: Mogao Grottoes 80, Crescent Moon Spring in Mingsha Mountain 120, Yumenguan 20, Ya Dan Ghost Town 25 and Yangguan 25.