Thousands of years of Dunhuang, stepping on sand, eating in all directions, but fireworks.

One must visit Dunhuang once in one's life.

Look at the beliefs of the Mogao Grottoes and feel the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty.

You and I are both passers-by, only the Buddha is eternal.

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

The Silk Road is a road that human beings are eager to communicate, and it is also a road to spread spirit, culture and faith.

Speaking of the Silk Road, Dunhuang certainly exists. Dunhuang, located at the westernmost end of Hexi Corridor, is an important throat of the Silk Road. Dunhuang is not like a city, but more like a historical label. Great 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 doesn't have the natural flavor of Jiuzhaigou, and it doesn't calm people down from the hustle and bustle of the city like the ancient town, or bring you salty sea breeze like the sea. However, when you walk on every inch of Dunhuang, you can feel the baptism from culture and history. The long history of civilization endows this ancient city with unparalleled beauty.

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

The first question: How to get to Dunhuang?

Aircraft:

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

Train:

Lanzhou to Dunhuang can now take the high-speed train.

Chartered car:

The distance between cities in northwest China is generally far, so many people will choose carpooling or directly report to the group, which is more convenient for travel.

The second question: Where do you live?

The following three areas are recommended for accommodation in Dunhuang:

1, Dunhuang Night Market (Shazhou Night Market):

Dunhuang accommodation is most recommended in this area. Located in the core area of the city, the hotel has everything to eat, drink and be merry, and the cost performance is very high.

2. Crescent Spring in Mingsha Mountain:

Accommodation is mainly based on farmhouses and camping bases, which is convenient for experiencing local customs, but the supporting facilities are not as good as those in urban areas.

3. Mogao Grottoes:

The overall price is expensive, and the surrounding area is relatively remote, but it is more convenient to visit the Mogao Grottoes in the morning, which is suitable for transitional stay for one night.

Now start the first day of your trip to Dunhuang:

Mogao Grottoes Mingshashan Yueyaquan Dunhuang Night Market

1. Mogao Grottoes:

The Mogao Grottoes have a unique position in China's Buddhism and history. There are Buddha statues and scriptures spanning thousands of years in the caves of Mogao Grottoes, and there are even many well-preserved caves with gold foil on the ceiling and walls. If you want to visit the Mogao Grottoes, I suggest you get some information first, instead of browsing, so that you can better understand this unique Dunhuang culture.

Tip: you can't take pictures inside!

Fares:

1. Ticket price for normal visit to Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes

The main scope of normal visit is the eight physical caves in Mogao Grottoes and digital movie viewing activities. Tickets are mainly divided into full-price tickets, concessionary tickets and special concessionary tickets, and some people can visit for free.

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

Discount ticket: 148 yuan, including half-price discount ticket price of 90 yuan Mogao Grottoes, visit fee of 48 yuan Mogao Grottoes Digital Exhibition Center, transportation fee to and from Mogao Grottoes 10 yuan.

Special ticket: 20 yuan, including the transportation fee to and from the Mogao Grottoes 10 yuan, and the explanation fee in the cave 10 yuan. Free visit to Mogao Grottoes and Digital Exhibition Center of Mogao Grottoes.

Free ticket personnel: children under 4 years old (excluding 4 years old) are free of charge.

2. Ticket price for emergency visit to Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes

In case of emergency visit, there are actually very few items to visit, and only four physical caves in Mogao Grottoes can be visited.

Full-price ticket: 100 yuan, including the ticket for 90 yuan Mogao Grottoes and the transportation fee for 10 yuan to and from Mogao Grottoes.

Discount ticket: 55 yuan, including the entrance ticket to the Mogao Grottoes in 45 yuan and the transportation fee to and from the Mogao Grottoes 10 yuan.

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

Free visit: children under 4 years old (excluding 4 years old) are free.

2. Crescent Spring in Mingsha Mountain:

The clear spring in the desert and the crescent spring are a pool of water nearby. The magic is that it is in the desert, and it has not dried up for thousands of years and has not been buried by sand. It is a miracle that there is such a crescent-shaped spring in this desert. This unique landform with the birth of sand springs and the preservation of spring sand is called the wonder of the world. It is a leader among many scenic spots in Dunhuang and is famous for its desert wonders throughout the ages! There are two ways to see the crescent moon spring, one is to look up at it at close range, and the other is to climb to Mingsha Mountain to overlook the panorama.

Fares:

1, off-season (165438+ 10/0/-April 30th of the following year) Ticket price: 55 yuan/person.

2. Peak season ticket price (May1—1October 3 1): 1 10 yuan/person.

Preferential treatment policy

Concessionary tickets: Students (including undergraduates, postgraduates and above), senior citizens aged 60-69, and children with height of 1.2m- 1.4m can enjoy half-price tickets with valid certificates and ID cards.

Free tickets: active servicemen, armed police, disabled soldiers, retired military cadres, cadets in military schools, disabled people, loggers, elderly people over 70 years old, elderly people in Gansu Province (preferential card for the elderly in Gansu Province) and children under 1.2 meters enjoy free tickets with valid certificates and ID cards.

3. Dunhuang night market

Dunhuang Night Market, also known as Shazhou Night Market, is located in Yangguan East Road, Dunhuang City, and is the largest night market in the area. Hu mutton stew cake, donkey meat yellow noodles, roast whole sheep, donkey meat in sauce, Dunhuang old yogurt and other local delicacies are all worth a try.

The second day of the trip to Dunhuang:

Yumenguan Ya Dan Ghost Town Yangguan Dunhuang Ancient City

1, Yumenguan

Yumenguan, a thousand-year-old monument in northwest China, stands on the hot sandstone, watching the scenery with eyes, listening to the wind with ears and savoring the historical past with heart. Now there is no noise of military forces. Rows of dry walls, abandoned fortified cities, isolated on the yellow sand. What is more attractive 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, so as not to be bored.

Ticket price: 10 yuan

2. Ya Dan ghost town

The ever-changing landforms and strange winds have cast a mysterious veil over this land. The best time to visit Ya Dan is early morning or evening, when the light is oblique and the temperature is low, which is suitable for taking photos. The sun is hot and steaming at noon, so we can't stay long.

Ticket price: 50 yuan (including sightseeing bus). Among them, children over 12m and students aged 65 -70 can enjoy half-price discount in 22 yuan, and elderly people over 70 and children under 1.2m can enjoy free tickets.

3. Yangguan:

Yangguan and Yumenguan, one in the south and the other in the north. Yangguan is famous at home and abroad. It is a national 4A-level tourist attraction and belongs to the western scenic spot. Advise you a glass of wine, there is no reason to go out to the west. This is what I'm talking about. You can experience horseback riding, camel riding, donkey riding and so on. And you can also follow the footsteps of Tang Xuanzang to experience customs clearance. This is also the shooting place of Running Man and The Great Wall.

Ticket price: 50 yuan people (including Yangguan Museum), with free explanation service throughout.

4. Dunhuang Ancient City

This ancient city born of movies, you can rent a set of ancient costumes, imagine yourself as the protagonist in the movie, take a journey through it, and let yourself feel the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty.

Ticket price: 40 yuan.

Tips for Dunhuang tourism:

1, the light in the northwest is strong, so you should pay attention to sun protection in summer.

2, the temperature difference between morning and evening is large, pay attention to keep warm.

3. The air in Northwest China is relatively dry and needs to be kept moist.

4. Because the scenic spots are far away from the big scenic spots, it is very likely that you will leave early and return late, so you can bring more dry food to eat on the road.