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Recommended trip: 2–4 day(s)

Recommended trip: 2–4 day(s)

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Things to do in Dunhuang

What to Do

Looking for things to do in Dunhuang? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Mingsha Mountain And Crescent Spring

Mingsha Mountain And Crescent Spring

4.6/524,221 Reviews
"Deserts"
"Night view"
Mogao Caves

Mogao Caves

4.4/59,853 Reviews
"Historic buildings"
Encore Dunhuang

Encore Dunhuang

4.3/52,798 Reviews
"Live Show"
"Performances"
Yangguan Pass Relic tourism District

Yangguan Pass Relic tourism District

4.5/52,460 Reviews
"Historic buildings"
"Night view"
Site of Yumen Pass

Site of Yumen Pass

4.3/52,084 Reviews
"Historic buildings"
Dahaidao

Dahaidao

4.7/5697 Reviews
"Historic buildings"
Dunhuang Museum

Dunhuang Museum

4.7/51,036 Reviews
"Museums"
Dunhuang Yardang National Geopark

Dunhuang Yardang National Geopark

4.5/52,701 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
Ancient Sound of Dunhuang

Ancient Sound of Dunhuang

4.7/5286 Reviews
"Drama"
"Performances"
Sleeples Stwon

Sleeples Stwon

4.9/51,016 Reviews
"Night view"
The Western Thousands Buddha Grottoes

The Western Thousands Buddha Grottoes

4.4/5249 Reviews
"Historic buildings"

Where to Stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Dunhuang, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to Eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Dunhuang dishes and foodie spots.
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Jingyuangaliumeiweiyanggaorou

Jingyuangaliumeiweiyanggaorou

4.7/5246 Reviews
Avg. AUD16/person
"Northwest China Cuisine"
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QI XING LOU GUO MU KAO QUAN YANG

4.5/5105 Reviews
Avg. AUD19/person
"Barbeque"
范记靖远羊羔肉

范记靖远羊羔肉

4.8/523 Reviews
Avg. AUD16/person
"Northwest China Cuisine"
Yangjiazhuangtuyaoguomukaoquanyang

Yangjiazhuangtuyaoguomukaoquanyang

4.8/535 Reviews
Avg. AUD22/person
"Barbeque"
壹阁胡羊焖饼

壹阁胡羊焖饼

4.4/553 Reviews
Avg. AUD10/person
"Szechuan Cuisine"
夏家合汁(天润花园小区店)

夏家合汁(天润花园小区店)

4.3/552 Reviews
Avg. AUD5/person
"Snacks"
臻品香胡羊焖饼(私房菜)

臻品香胡羊焖饼(私房菜)

5.0/54 Reviews
Avg. AUD14/person
"Northwest China Cuisine"
敦贤居农家乐

敦贤居农家乐

5.0/54 Reviews
Avg. AUD13/person
"Northwest China Cuisine"
思露杏皮茶

思露杏皮茶

5.0/510 Reviews
Avg. AUD3/person
"Bakeries"
刘红杏·杏皮水店

刘红杏·杏皮水店

4.5/56 Reviews
Avg. AUD2/person
"Bakeries"
泡儿油糕(敦煌商业步行街店)

泡儿油糕(敦煌商业步行街店)

5.0/54 Reviews
Avg. AUD3/person
"Bakeries"
国辉·羊羔肉·胡羊焖饼(市场巷店)

国辉·羊羔肉·胡羊焖饼(市场巷店)

4.3/514 Reviews
Avg. AUD12/person
"Northwest China Cuisine"

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