Best of Dunhuang 2-Day Private Tour Package

Tour Highlights
• Visit Mogao Caves, a complex of 492 grottoes representing the pinnacle of Chinese Buddhist art
• Admire the impressive collection of written sutras and relics excavated from Mogao Caves at Dunhuang Museum
• Visit Crescent Lake, an oasis nestled in the desert
• Camel riding on the Singing Sand Dunes
• Experienced English speaking tour guide
• Overland transfers with private chauffeur and in-transport refreshments
• Accommodation at international standard 4-star hotel in Dunhuang

Tour Itinerary at a Glance
• Day 1 Arrival in Dunhuang, Airport/Train Station Pick-up, Singing Sand Dunes & Crescent Lake
• Day 2 Mogao Caves, Dunhuang Museum, Transfer to Dunhuang Airport/Train Station

Hotels & Meals
• 1 night of accommodation at 4-star Silk Road Hotel Dunhuang or similar
• Daily hotel breakfast included, lunch & dinner on your own

Tailor This Tour to Meet Your Needs and Requirements
• If you have booked your own hotel, if you want to stay at other hotels or if you want to modify this itinerary, please feel free to contact us by WhatsApp (+86-18309280878), Wechat (+86-18309280878) or email (info@GrandChinaTravel.com), we will create a tailor-made tour for you.

Price Remarks
• Prices are not valid during China's Official Holidays (such as National Day & Chinese New Year Festival etc.).
• Prices are based on sharing in double/twin/triple room at proposed hotels.
• S/S (Single Supplement) fee is charged for staying at single room.
• S/S fee for less than 10 adult travelers: USD96; S/S fee for over 10 adult travelers: USD88.
• Prices are based on arrival/departure at Dunhuang airport or train station.
• Contact us for quotation if your arriving/departure is at Liuyuan Train Station. 

Price Inclusions
• Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast at hotel
• Professional English language speaking private tour guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle with private experienced driver
• All admission tickets to sightseeing places
• All government taxes

Price Exclusions
• Your personal expenses.
• Tour guide for arrival & departure transfers.
• Lunches & dinners are excluded allowing you flexibility on menu.
• Travel insurance is not included. Please purchase before your trip to provide for any unforeseen circumstances.
• Gratuities to guide & driver. They are customary and would be of great encouragement and reward for quality service.

Additional Info
• Dunhuang Museum is closed on Monday tours.
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
• The itinerary is subject to change due to traffic conditions or bad weather.
• The itinerary is flexible; changes can be made upon written request from travelers.
• Advice on Meals: Feel free to inform your guide if you want to try authentic local food
• IMPORTANT: It is required by the government regulations that travelers must provide their name, gender, nationality, passport number and date of birth to their tour operator upon booking a tour. Failure to do so could result in being denied access or admittance to sites and attractions during sightseeing. When you book this tour, please complete all required fields at checkout. Please bring your passport with you on the tour.

Cancellation Policy
• Cancellations made 31 days or more prior to the scheduled departure date, will receive a 100% refund.
• Cancellations made within 22 - 30 days will incur a 10% fee.
• Cancellations made within 15 - 21 days will incur a 30% fee.
• Cancellations made within 8 - 14 days will incur a 50% fee.
• Cancellations made within 0 - 7 days will not receive a refund.
• After the tour has commenced, there is no refund for canceled services due to non-participation, missed days on tours.
• Cancellation request will be confirmed in 2-5 business days, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

Why Travelers Have to Choose GoGrandChina Private Tours?
• Choose your most suitable departure time, whether you are an early bird or you prefer sleeping in.
• GoGrandChina private tours are more flexible, allowing you to adjust everything on your trip to your wishes.
• GoGrandChina tour guides will be at your service to make sure you get the most from each destination. They are there for you and are responsible for making your journey special – and your needs always come first.
• GoGrandChina offers comfortable and luxury vehicles with a private & experienced driver who’s always by your side and ready to take you to your next destination.
• No shopping stops & factory visits, no chance of getting ripped off.
• No hidden costs, rest assured that there are no nasty surprises.

Know Before You Go
• Dunhuang Museum is closed on Monday tours.
• There is no tour guide for arrival & departure transfers.
• Keep your passport on you constantly. It might be needed to buy entrance tickets.
• Meals (lunch & dinner) are not included. Please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations.
• Add us on WeChat (+86-18309280878) or WhatsApp (+86-18309280878) to reach GGC service staff at anytime.
• Before getting to Dunhuang you will receive driver's contact information by WhatsApp, Wechat or email.
• You will be greeted by driver holding GGC welcome sign with your name at the airport or train station arrival hall.

Day 1 Arrival in Dunhuang, Airport/Train Station Pick-up, Singing Sand Dunes & Crescent Lake
You will be greeted at Dunhuang airport or railway stations and transferred to your hotel. Throughout Dunhuang's history of over two thousand years, it has always served as a critical gateway leading to the west due to its unique geographical location at the juncture of Gansu, Qinghai and Xinjiang provinces. Therefore Dunhuang is one of the most important crossroads on the Silk Road. Starting from Dunhuang the Silk Road was split into the northern and southern routes. Upon arrival in Dunhuang, enjoy a camel ride on the scenic Singing Sand Dunes, called by Marco Polo as the rumbling sands. Then relax at the desert oasis, the Crescent Moon Spring, a small freshwater lake that has been a vital source of water here for thousands of years.

Meals Included: No meals
Hotel: 4-star Silk Road Hotel Dunhuang or similar

Day 2 Dunhuang, Mogao Caves, Dunhuang Museum, Transfer to Dunhuang Airport/Train Station
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mogao Caves in the morning. The Mogao Caves (also known as the Dunhuang Grottoes) boast the largest collection of Buddhist grottoes in existence in China. Housed in the 492 cave temples are over 2000 sculptures and 45,000 square meters of frescos dating back as early as one thousand years ago (covering a period of ten dynasties). The statues are painted and carved directly into the cave walls. The most famous aspect of Dunhuang's grottoes is the murals that feature Buddhist stories, folk culture, farming, hunting as their main themes. Afterwards, visit Dunhuang Museum to understand the role and development of Dunhuang as a crossroad of civilization, religion and culture of Silk Road civilization. Admire the impressive collection of written sutras and relics excavated from the caves. Transfer to Dunhuang Airport/Train Station

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

Friendly Tips
• From Dunhuang, you can fly to Uruqmi, Xian or Lanzhou.
• Overnight or bullet trains to Turpan are departing at Liuyuan train station. It is 130km from Dunhuang to Liuyuan train station (90 minutes).
• Bullet trains to Jiayuguan, Zhangye, Xining & Lanzhou are departing at Dunhuang train station.
• Please feel free to contact your GGC service staff if you want to book discount flight & train tickets.