Dunhuang Private Day Tour: Explore Yulin Grotto and Western Thousand Buddha Caves
Dunhuang
Discover the hidden gems of Dunhuang with a private day tour to Yulin Grotto and Western Thousand Buddha Caves. Explore the lesser-known but equally impressive Buddhist art treasures with a knowledgeable guide. Includes entrance fees, lunch, and hotel transfers.
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Xiqian Buddha Caves - Your tour guide will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel by holding your name sign, hop on your private air-conditioned vehicle, heading directly to Western Thousand Buddha Caves(1 hours), your tour guide will explain the related histories and stories, feel free to ask questions if you have.

As part of the Mogao Grottoes, the Western Thousand-Buddha Cave is set into a cliff on the northern bank of the Dang River. Because the frescos in this cave are similar in structure and artistic style to those in Mogao Caves, the Western Thousand-Buddha Cave is considered as one of the important components of Dunhuang Buddhist art.

Follow the professional tour guide from the attraction to discover the charms of this site. You will explore 5 caves. As you explore the caves, your guide will point out the meaning of different wall paintings which aspects of medieval politics, economics, culture, arts, religion, ethnic relations, and daily dress in western China.

  • Yulin Grotto - Then, heading to Yulin Grotto(2 hours), sit back and enjoy the sceneries along the way.

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What's Included
  • Battery bus at Yulin Grotto
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Entrance fee
  • Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Gratuites
  • Accommodation
  • The entrance fees is only for regular caves, you can pay extra if you want to visit special caves.
Additional Information

If uniqueness is what you desire in an expedition, your search ends here. Embark on an exploration of the lesser-known Yulin Grotto and the Western Thousand Buddha Caves. Though they may not hold the fame of the Mogao Caves, they’re integral components of Dunhuang art, deemed the world’s most generously allocated and enduring repository of Buddhist art. With the guidance of an expert guide, you’ll gain deep understanding of this civilization. The tour package encompasses all admission charges, a meal of Chinese cuisine, and transportation to and from your hotel.

  • The entrance fees is only for regular caves, you can pay extra if you want to visit special caves.
Location
Xiqian Buddha Caves
West of Dunhuang,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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up to 15 guests
1 Adult
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