What are the attractions in Dunhuang? How to get to Dunhuang conveniently?

When traveling to Dunhuang, you must know the local transportation information and attraction introductions in detail. The following is a detailed introduction to the attractions, as well as the main transportation methods to Dunhuang. Only after understanding Dunhuang can you have a better time visiting Dunhuang. The following is a detailed introduction. Dunhuang Transportation Guide

Airplane

Dunhuang Airport is located 12 kilometers east of Dunhuang city. During the peak tourist season from May to October, there are flights to and from the country. However, during the off-season, flights are generally There are only routes to and from Xi'an and Lanzhou. You can take airport buses, taxis and buses to and from the airport. You can also inquire about the hotel's availability of airport pick-up services.

Dunhuang Airport Bus Frequencies: The airport bus runs three times a day, departure times are: 9:00, 14:00, 21:00, fare: 10 yuan

Dunhuang direct flights Times:

Train

Dunhuang Railway Station: Dunhuang Railway Station, Liuyuan Railway Station.

Dunhuang Railway Station: About 10 kilometers east of Dunhuang City, you can choose to take buses or taxis to and from the train station. From Liuyuan Railway Station to Dunhuang City, you can take a bus at the bus station, which is 130 kilometers away from Dunhuang City.

Tips:

Tips: During the Dunhuang peak season, "Dunhuang" Y667/668 will be added to and from Lanzhou, with all sleepers + soft seats, and the environment is good.

Inner City Transportation

Dunhuang is a small city with clear lines from east to west. Yangguan Road and Shazhou Road converge around the "Bounce Pipa" on the surface of Dunhuang. There are only a few buses in Dunhuang. The price of a taxi is relatively low, but the price needs to be negotiated to go out of the city to Mingsha Mountain, Crescent Spring, train station, and airport, which is usually within 30 yuan.

Chartered car

Dunhuang chartered car travel on the western route (including Yangguan, Yumenguan, Yadan Devil City) is about 500 yuan

Dunhuang chartered car travel on the eastern route (including Yulin Grottoes, etc.) about 600 yuan Urban attractions

Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes (8:30-12:00)

When visiting Dunhuang, Mogao Grottoes is an attraction that must not be missed. If you want to attract more crowds during the peak season, you can book the first group to enter the Mogao Grottoes when the park opens and enjoy the tranquility of the caves to yourself.

Mogao Grottoes tourist season:

November to April of the following year, Mogao Grottoes off-season, you can visit 12 caves

April to November , only 8 caves can be visited during the peak season of Mogao Grottoes

Mogao Grottoes tickets: Tickets for Mogao Grottoes are real-name, and there are only 6,700 normal tickets per day

Mogao Grottoes visit Reservation: You need to make a reservation 1 month in advance during the peak season, and 15 days in advance during the off-season.

Transportation to the Mogao Grottoes: External vehicles are not allowed to enter the Mogao Grottoes area, so everyone must transfer to the shuttle bus at the Digital Exhibition Center.

Dunhuang Museum (14:00-15:30)

The Dunhuang Museum will be closed on Mondays. The museum looks like a castle with exquisite interior design, including the Mogao Grottoes. A replica of Cave 45.

Museum location: No. 1390 Mingshan North Road. After visiting, you can go directly to Mingsha Mountain

Museum tickets: Get them directly with your ID card, or you can register with a valid certificate to enter

Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring (16:30-19 :00)

Crescent Moon Spring is also an oasis in the desert. It is said that this is the first place to use artificial technology to maintain water levels. Take the sand ladder to the top of the sand mountain. This is the best place to visit the entire scenic spot. The most amazing time is at sunset in the afternoon, when you can see a very beautiful scene.

Ticket sales time: 6:00-19:30, adjusted according to sunrise and sunset times

Scenic area tour: You can rent shoe covers to climb Mingsha Mountain and visit Crescent Moon Spring; you can also ride a bicycle Camels go to the back mountain, slide down the sand from the mountain, and visit the Crescent Moon Spring.

See Dunhuang Again (20:00)

This is the best collection of Dunhuang performances. There will be additional performances during the peak season. It is still recommended for everyone to go and watch it. , tickets can be reserved in the evening or purchased directly. This is a participatory performance form.

Flowers on the Silk Road (20:00)

This is a national-level stage play with exquisite form and wonderful dance performances. In addition to seeing Dunhuang again, you can also choose to watch this show oh. The Western Route of Dunhuang (Yangguan-Yumen Pass-Yadan)

The Western Route of Dunhuang is full of Chinese cultural symbols, and as the pass cities to the Western Regions, Yangguan and Yumen Pass have always been the dividing lines of farewell in the poet's writings point.

Yumen Pass - Yadan (7:30-12:00)

Yumen Pass is a scenic spot passing by on the road to Qian Yadan. Now there is only a small square plate built of rammed loess. In addition to Guancheng, there is also the best-preserved Han Great Wall in the country in the distance.

Address: 160 kilometers west of Dunhuang

Starting from Yumen Pass, you will reach the vast wind-eroded black Gobi and Yadan Geopark in Dunhuang. As the sunset changes, Yadanli's unique shape also becomes a little softer. The bus in the scenic spot will stop at four scenic spots: the Golden Lion Welcome, the Sphinx, the Peacock Sphinx, and the West Sea Fleet. The whole journey takes about 2 hours, but the tourist facilities inside the scenic spot are not worth recommending.

Tips: If you don’t go to Yangguan, chartering a car costs about 400 yuan. If you choose to carpool, the tour time and attractions are relatively fixed, but it will be more convenient. The west route takes a long time to complete the whole day, so it is recommended that you bring some fruits. snack.

Yangguan (14:00-16:00)

Yangguan is a place where the sun is always shining no matter when you go. To enter the scenic spot, you must first pass through the modern Yangguan In Guancheng, take the scenic bus to Yangguan Beacon (historic site). Here you can see two oases in the north and south, which are currently covered with Yangguan grape vines. Further south in Nanhu Township, you will encounter the reservoir in the Gobi, Wowachi.

Arrival: Yangguan is located 60 kilometers southwest of Dunhuang. The cost of chartering a car to Yangguan alone is about 260 yuan. You can visit the West Thousand Buddha Caves and Dunhuang Ancient City together

Address: Nanhu Township Yangguan Village (opening hours 8:00-20:00)