Western Escape - Dunhuang Adventure
Price Inclusion
- Centrally Located Hotel
- Authentic Local Restaurants
- Private Car and Driver
- Guide
- Entrance Fees
- Service Charge & Government Taxes
- Insurance
- Tour Arrangements
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China's west is huge and so are the opportunities to explore this fascinating land. Dunhuang some of the best attractions in this vast country. See for yourself.
Daparture Date:
You Choose!
Duration:
3 Days
Day 1
Place & Transport: Beijing to Dunhuang, Flight No. TBA
Today's Activities: Airport Transfer (Dunhuang), Mogao caves, Echoing Sand Mountain, Riding on a Camel
Meals: Chinese Lunch at Fengqingyuan Restaurant
- Mogao caves (3.5 hours): Tours of Mogao caves are conducted by a guide (English, German, French and Japanese speaking guides are available) who you will share with other tourists. There are about 30 caves open to the public, but usually the tour consists of 10 which provide a representation of the total. The selection is at the discretion of the guide.
- Echoing Sand Mountain (1.5 hours): The lake and the Sounding Sand Dune which can make sounds when the wind passes are located in the place where the sand and the oasis meet.
- Riding on a Camel: Riding a camel on the desert of the Singing Sand Mountains is a great experience. You can enjoy the beautiful wavy shapes of the smooth yellow dunes against the deep blue sky, and imagine you are traveling the ancient Silk Road. Step off the camel and listen for the singing of the sand.
- Fengqingyuan Restaurant: The restaurant is near the Moon Spring in Dunhuang. It is courtyard-style and the cuisine is based on local flavors. It is very popular with the locals.
Day 2
Place & Transport: Dunhuang
Today's Activities: Yumenguan Pass, The Great Wall of the Han Dynasty, Desert Discovery at Yadan Landform Park
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
- Yumenguan Pass (30 minutes): Once as one of the west gates out of the country of the Han Dynasty (206 B. C. -220 A. D.), it is quite ruined by the shifting sands but still shows the ever splendor.
Yumeng Town: The site of China’s first oil field
- The Great Wall of the Han Dynasty (30 minutes): Great wall of the Han dynasty was build for defending the nomadic Xiongnu during the Han Dynasty (206 BC--220 AD).
- Desert Discovery at Yadan Landform Park (2.5 hours): The Evil City:It locates the south to the Wubao town in Hami and 20kms far from Wubao while 100kms far from Hami city. The Evil city is famous for its night sound and vivid rocks in various shapes those look like animals or other world famous attractions in the world.
Day 3
Free until be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Beijing.
Currency Converter
| Nov.1 - Mar. 31 | Superior | Deluxe | Economy | Single Room Supplement * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | - | $1,639 | - | - |
| 2-5 Persons | - | $1,269 | - | - / $138 / - |
| 6-9 Persons | - | $1,149 | - | - / $138 / - |
| Apr.1 - Oct.31 | Superior | Deluxe | Economy | Single Room Supplement * |
| 1 Person | - | $1,699 | - | - |
| 2-5 Persons | - | $1,299 | - | - / $142 / - / |
| 6-9 Persons | - | $1,169 | - | - / $142 / - / |
Destinations: Beijing
Tour Length: 3 Days
Attractions: Mogao Grottoes, Echoing Sand Mountain, Riding on a Camel, Yumenguan Pass, The Great Wall of the Han Dynasty, Desert Discovery at Yadan Landform Park
Acommodation: Economy
| City | Deluxe |
|---|---|
| Dunhuang | Dunhuang Hotel |
Price Inclusions and Exclusions
Price Inclusions:
- Entrance Fees:
To scenic spots as listed in the itinerary. - Meals:
All meals as specified in the itinerary.
If the restaurant indicated is not available on the day, your guide will arrange another restaurant from our list of approved restaurants. Breakfast is usually a western style buffet. We endeavor to ensure that a choice of western and Chinese breakfasts is supplied, however there may be occasions when only a Chinese breakfast is available in some remote locations. - Private Transfers:
Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in Beijing, Dunhuang by private air conditioned vehicle with a driver and English-speaking guide (as listed above).
Your comfort is our priority! Click here to get a description of the vehicles that we use for our tours. - Guide:
As outlined in the itinerary an English-speaking guide and driver will be provided in each city, who will remain with you throughout your time in that city. A new guide and a new driver will meet you at each city on your tour, to provide you with the best local knowledge available. - Hotels:
Hotel fees are based on two people sharing one room with twin beds.
All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless specified. - Transportation:
Beijing To Dunhuang Transfer via: Flight, TBA (Our arrangements)
Dunhuang To Beijing Transfer via: Flight, TBA (Our arrangements) - Airport Tax for Domestic Flights
Airport Tax and Fuel Fee for Flights if applicable - Service Charge & Government Taxes:
- Insurance
The insurance is China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance.
Click here to learn more about the insurance coverage and the sum insured. - Luggage Transfers:
Between airports and hotels. - Arrangements:
The tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges.
Price Exclusions:
- Personal Expenses:
Expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary. - Meals:
Any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary. - Single Room Supplement.
