Embark on a captivating Dunhuang tour and immerse yourself in the rich Buddhist art and the fascinating legacy of the Silk Road. Explore the renowned Mogao Grottoes, a treasure trove of murals and statues, and discover the cultural interchange that shaped the world. Dinner included!
Embark on a captivating Dunhuang tour and immerse yourself in the rich Buddhist art and the fascinating legacy of the Silk Road. Explore the renowned Mogao Grottoes, a treasure trove of murals and statues, and discover the cultural interchange that shaped the world. Dinner included!
- Mogao Caves - At 13:45, meet the tour guide in the lobby of the Dunhuang hotel, and transfer to the Digital Exhibition Center of Mogao Grottoes. Watch two films about the background of Dunhuang and the digital caves in the 360-degree cinema. Then, transfer to the caves area, renowned worldwide for its frescoes and sculptures. Enjoy exploring eight…
- Mogao Caves - At 13:45, meet the tour guide in the lobby of the Dunhuang hotel, and transfer to the Digital Exhibition Center of Mogao Grottoes. Watch two films about the background of Dunhuang and the digital caves in the 360-degree cinema. Then, transfer to the caves area, renowned worldwide for its frescoes and sculptures. Enjoy exploring eight real caves this afternoon.
18:30 Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
- Dunhuang Theater - At 20:30, visit the Dunhuang Grand Theater for THE SILK ROAD, inspired by the magnificent Dunhuang frescoes. This world-famous Chinese classic dance drama follows master fresco painter Zhang, his daughter Yingniang, and Persian merchant Yunus as they journey along the Silk Road. The play commemorates the deep friendship between the Chinese and foreign people, illustrating wisdom, an open dynasty, and frequent international exchanges in economy and culture. It also tells a story of great friendship through song and the ancient, beautiful, innovative, and unique style of dance.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Dinner
- Entrance fee
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Dinner
- Entrance fee
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- DVD (available to purchase)
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- DVD (available to purchase)
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Dunhuang, a unique oasis encircled by desert and pebbles, is situated in the northwestern area of China and was the one and only gate to China via the path known as the Silk Road, which connected China, Western Asia, and the Indian subcontinent.
The Mogao Grottoes, located in Dunhuang, stand as an archetypical world heritage site. It houses a Buddhist…
Dunhuang, a unique oasis encircled by desert and pebbles, is situated in the northwestern area of China and was the one and only gate to China via the path known as the Silk Road, which connected China, Western Asia, and the Indian subcontinent.
The Mogao Grottoes, located in Dunhuang, stand as an archetypical world heritage site. It houses a Buddhist cave shrine and also functions as a heritage art museum, stocking an array of murals, sculptures, and architectural spectacles. More than just a reservoir of unique art, it encapsulates a thousand years of cultural exchange facilitated by the Silk Road, involving China, India, Persian, Greco-Roman and Central Asian cultures, the importance of which surpasses that of silk or other luxury commodities.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
