A Relaxing 2-Day Trip to Dunhuang: Classic Route Recommendations

Dunhuang is located in the far northwest corner of Gansu Province, at the junction of Gansu Province and the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. From Dunhuang, you can quickly enter the Lop Nur area to the west. Although Dunhuang is located in a remote area, the tourist attractions in Dunhuang are relatively concentrated. If you arrive in Dunhuang and seize the time to visit, you can generally visit all the essential attractions in two days. In this way, although it takes a lot of time to get to Dunhuang by transportation, it will not take too much time in Dunhuang locally. Of course, Dunhuang is a famous historical and cultural city with profound heritage, and it is worth spending more time to savor it carefully. If you have enough time, it is recommended to stay in Dunhuang for five to seven days. If you are short on time, you can also get a comprehensive feel for the city of Dunhuang by following my recommended two-day itinerary. [Coke] [Must-see attractions in Dunhuang] Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring, Mogao Grottoes, Dunhuang Film City, Western Thousand Buddha Caves, Relics of the Han Great Wall at Yumenguan, Yardang National Geological Park, etc. [Time arrangement] Day 1: Dunhuang Film City - Western Thousand Buddha Caves - Relics of the Han Great Wall at Yumenguan - Yardang National Geological Park. The whole journey is about 350 km to 400 km back and forth, and it takes about 8 hours to complete the whole journey and return to Dunhuang city. It is recommended to set the last stop at Yardang National Geological Park and return after watching the sunset. In the evening, sample local delicacies at Shazhou Night Market. Day 2: Visit the Mogao Grottoes in the morning. It is recommended to buy Package A, which allows you to visit eight grottoes and the film and television center. In the afternoon, visit Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring, and experience riding a camel in the desert. After climbing Mingsha Mountain, take a panoramic view of Crescent Spring. It is recommended to watch the sunset in the scenic area before returning to the city. Basically, according to this time and route arrangement, you can easily visit the more famous and representative attractions in Dunhuang in two days. If you have enough time, you can stay in Dunhuang for one more day and visit the Dunhuang Museum. 🚗