Travel Through Millennia in Dunhuang｜3-Day Ultimate Food and Sightseeing Guide + Stunning Photo Spots

️【Dunhuang · The Desert Pearl of a Thousand Years】 📍Location: Northwest Gansu Province, about 1100 km from Lanzhou ✨One-liner: This is the dazzling gem of the Silk Road, where the murals of the Mogao Caves tell stories of a thousand years amidst the wind and sand~ 💰【Money-Saving Tips】 - Dunhuang Tourism Pass: Includes six major attractions, save 20% instantly - Off-season (November-April) tickets are half price! Fewer crowds and beautiful scenery make it super cost-effective - Book stargazing camping in advance for a 30% discount~ ✈️【Transportation Guide】 🚄 High-speed rail: Lanzhou West → Dunhuang (2 trains daily, 4.5 hours) 🎫 Ticket price: about 230 RMB 🛫 By plane: - Direct flights from Beijing/Shanghai/Xi’an/Lanzhou - Flight time: 1-2.5 hours - 🚖 Airport → city center: Taxi about 30 RMB, 15 minutes 🚗 Local transportation: - Taxi starting fare in the city is 5 RMB - Yadan Devil City is best reached by charter car (about 300 RMB/day) 🏨【Accommodation Recommendations】 🏡 City center top pick: Dunhuang Mountain Villa (4 stars) 📍 Address: No.1 Yangguan East Road, Dunhuang City ✨ Feature: Han and Tang dynasty style, rooftop views of Mingsha Mountain! 🏜️ Desert experience: Dunhuang Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring Inn 📍 Address: East side of Mingsha Mountain Scenic Area 💰 Price: 300-800 RMB/night 💡 Tips: Watch the starry Milky Way from the terrace at night~ 🍜【Top 5 Must-Try Foods】 1️⃣ Daji Donkey Meat Yellow Noodles 📍 Address: No.8 Shazhou North Road, Dunhuang City 💰 Per person: 40 RMB 👍 Recommended: Chewy donkey meat, super springy yellow noodles! 2️⃣ Xia’s Lamb Soup 📍 Address: No.6 Danghe West Road, Dunhuang City 🕒 Hours: 6:30-14:30 ✨ Feature: Authentic Northwest lamb soup, a must for warming your stomach! 3️⃣ Shazhou Night Market · Zhaxi Milk Tea 📍 Night Market C Zone No.18 👍 Feature: Sweet fermented milk tea + apricot peel water combo 📸【Top Photo Spots Revealed】 1. In front of the Nine-Story Building at Mogao Caves (best light at 9 AM) 2. Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring Viewing Platform (1 hour before sunset) 3. Yadan Devil City West Sea Fleet (super stunning at sunset!) ⚠️【Important Reminders】 - Mogao Caves Class A tickets must be booked 30 days in advance!! - Large temperature difference in the desert, bring jackets and sunscreen - No signal in Yadan Scenic Area, travel with companions recommended