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Private 3-Day Tour to Mogao Caves in Dunhuang from Shanghai by air

3 days
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Shanghai to Dunhuang

    A car picks you up from your Shanghai hotel and takes you to the airport for your flight to Dunhuang. Once you land, you'll head to your hotel to drop off your bags. If there's time before evening, the night market is worth a walk through for local food, souvenirs, and fresh fruit.

    Accommodation
    Hotel ( Dunhuang Zhongzhou International Hotel )

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the night market to view local food, souvenirs and fruits
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  2. Day 2

    Dunhuang

    This morning you'll visit the Mogao Caves, which have colorful frescoes and paintings from thousands of years ago still preserved on the walls. After lunch, you'll drive out to Jade Gate Pass and the Han Great Wall Ruin where you can see the Gobi desert and the ancient structures up close.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel ( Dunhuang Zhongzhou International Hotel )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mogao Caves
    • Visit Jade Gate Pass
    • Visit Han Great Wall Ruin
    • Guided tour with local English-speaking guide
    Landmarks/POIs
    Mogao Caves
    Jade Gate Pass
    Han Great Wall Ruin
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  3. Day 3

    Dunhuang to Shanghai

    Early in the day, you'll head to the Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent Moon Spring, and you have the option to ride a camel if you'd like. Later on you'll catch your flight back to Shanghai, and from there a car will take you to your hotel where everything wraps up.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Explore Singing Sand Dunes
    • Explore Crescent Moon Spring

    Optional Activities

    • Camel ride at Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent Moon Spring
    Landmarks/POIs
    Singing Sand Dunes
    Crescent Moon Spring
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    · October 1st, 2025
    The trips was what I went for and got. The ships staff were great and tried to make me comfortable especially Cathy, the ship's officer who bought me the daily cruise guide and took me through it. Although I spoke little to no Chinese only using my translator she spoke to me in English and helped me with everything I needed.
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    · July 8th, 2025
    My wife and I were generally pleased with the total experience. There were a few hiccups but our main contact, Ben, was fast to respond to us. He was our lifeline!
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  • Winfried
    · June 20th, 2025
    Unfortunately one day less on the river than stated when booking. Good facilities; spacious, clean cabin. Spacious upper deck. Very good organization of the interesting excursions. The trip through the three gorges was really great, although the constant soundtrack from the commentator, who spoke only mediocre English, would have been dispensable. The food was varied and of excellent quality. Overall very good price/performance ratio
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