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Dunhuang Private Day Tour to Yulin Caves and Western Thousand Buddha Caves

Dunhuang Yulin Caves

Dunhuang Yulin Caves

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Book from: $ 108.00 per person
1 person - per adult:
$488.00
  • 2 persons - per adult: $278.00
  • 3 persons - per adult: $198.00
  • 4 persons - per adult: $178.00
  • 5 persons - per adult: $168.00
  • 6 persons - per adult: $138.00
  • 7 persons - per adult: $128.00
  • 8 persons - per adult: $118.00
  • 9 persons - per adult: $110.00
  • 10 persons - per adult: $108.00
Child (Age 2-12): 80% of adult price
Infant (Age 0-2): free
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Tour Highlights
• Admire the lesser-visited but nonetheless impressive Yulin Caves beckon with unique frescoes
• Visiting Western Thousand Buddha Caves to learn more Jataka stories not covered by the Mogao caves
• Experienced English speaking tour guide.
• Overland round-trip transfers with private chauffeur and in-transport refreshments.

About This Tour
• Departure: Daily departing from Dunhuang
• Tour Duration: Approximately 10 hours.
• Guide Languages: Chinese & English.
• Pick-up Time: Between 07:00 and 10:00, choose a departure time most suitable for you.
• Pick-up & Drop-off Place: Your accommodation in Dunhuang
• Advice on Meals: Lunch is not included in this tour, please have a big breakfast and pack snacks just in case you get a bit peckish during sightseeing. If you want to try authentic local food for lunch, please feel free to inform your guide who is always ready to help.

Tour Itinerary at a Glance
• Pick up from your accommodation in Dunhuang
• Drive to Western Thousand Buddha Caves (1 hour)
• Visit Western Thousand Buddha Caves (1 hour)
• Lunch on your own
• Drive to Yulin Caves (2 hours)
• Visit Yulin Caves (1 hour)
• Transfer back to your accommodation in Dunhuang (2 hours & minutes)

Tailor This Tour to Meet Your Needs and Requirements
• If you want to modify this itinerary, please feel free to contact GoGrandChina by WhatsApp (+86-18309280878), Wechat (+86-18309280878) or email (info@GrandChinaTravel.com), we will create a tailor-made tour package for you.

Tour Prices (US$ Per Person)

1 person 2 people 3 people 4 people 5 people 6 people 7 people 8 people 9 people 10 +
$488 $278 $198 $178 $168 $138 $128 $118 $110 $108


Price Remark
• Prices are not valid during China's Official Holidays (such as National Day & Chinese New Year Festival etc.).

Price Inclusions
• 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
• Hotel accommodation.
• Your personal expenses.
• Meals 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
• 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.
• 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
• You may cancel the booking and receive a full refund up to 24 hours prior to the date of your tour.
• Cancellation within 24 hours or after the tour begins is non-refundable.
• 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.

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Know Before You Go
• Dunhuang Museum is closed on Monday tours.
• Keep your passport on you constantly. It might be needed to buy entrance tickets.
• Add us on WeChat (+86-18309280878) or WhatsApp (+86-18309280878) to reach GGC service staff at anytime.
• Pick-up time, guide's name & contact information will be confirmed by WhatsApp, WeChat or email.
• Your guide will hold GoGrandChina welcome sign with your name, waiting at the appointed meeting place.
• Meals are not included; please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations.
• Please note that if you book accommodation on Airbnb, you may not be picked up and dropped off at the door.
• We provide up to 20 minutes of waiting. If you don’t show up and cannot be contacted, this tour will be cancelled and you will receive no refund.

Hotel Pick-up & Transfer to the Western Thousand Buddha Caves
Your private guide will be holding GoGrandChina pick-up sign and waiting for you in your hotel lobby (or other appointed meeting place) at the appointed time. You will be transferred to Western Thousand Buddha Caves (1 hour).

Visit Western Thousand Buddha Caves (1 hour)
The Western Thousand Buddha Caves are located approximately 35 km southwest Dunhuang. It is the western counterpart of the Mogao Caves, also known as the "Caves of the Thousand Buddhas" after the founding monk Yuezun's vision in 366 of "golden radiance in the form of a thousand Buddhas". The caves were excavated from the cliff that runs along the north bank of the Dang River. Due to floods and collapse, some forty caves are still extant. Twenty-two decorated caves house 34 polychrome statues and 800 square meters of wall paintings, dating from the Northern Wei to the late-Yuan and early-Ming Dynasties (sixth to fourteenth centuries). Currently ten caves are open to tourists. The most spectacular murals are located in Cave 15, which is not open to the casual visitor without payment of an additional fee. The stunning blues and muscular bodhisattvas of the Northern Wei (Cave 5) and Northern Zhou (Cave 6) are in real contrast to the plump, feminine bodhisattvas of the Middle Tang (Cave 15).

Lunch at Your Own Expense
Please feel free to ask your guide for suggestions and recommendations.

Drive to Yulin Caves (2 hours)

Visit Yulin Caves (1 hour)

The Yulin Caves are located 100 kilometers east of the oasis city of Dunhuang. No historical records pinpoint the exact time of their construction, but due to the cave shapes and mural styles, experts date them earlier than the Sui and Tang dynasties (581-907). It takes its name from the eponymous elm trees lining the Yulin River, which flows through the site and separates the two cliffs from which the caves have been excavated. Yulin Caves are also known for their murals, particularly several masterpieces of different dynasties. The forty-two caves house some 250 polychrome statues and 4,200 square meters of wall paintings, dating from the Tang Dynasty to the Yuan Dynasty (seventh to fourteenth centuries). You will access more specially preserved caves portraying different Buddhism arts. Uniquely, the paintings are not frescoes, but instead executed on an earthen render with minerals and organic pigments. In 2008 Yulin Caves were submitted for future inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the Chinese Section of the Silk Road.

Transfer Back to Your Hotel (2 hours & 30 minutes)
Your guide and driver will transfer you back to your hotel.

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