Dunhuang Travel Guide

Dunhuang Travel Guide Tickets for the Mogao Caves must be booked in advance on the official website for Category A. First, watch the digital film, then visit 8 caves. Photography is strictly prohibited inside the caves. Calm your mind and appreciate the charm of the millennium-old murals and colored sculptures. It is recommended to visit Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring early in the morning or at dusk. You can ride camels to cross the sea of sand or try sand sliding. The scenery of the sand and spring at sunset is especially magnificent. Tickets are valid for 3 days. Don’t miss the local delicacies such as donkey meat yellow noodles, with chewy noodles paired with rich braised sauce; lamb noodle soup that warms both heart and stomach, best enjoyed with freshly baked steamed buns. Apricot peel water is sweet and sour, perfect for relieving greasiness and quenching thirst. At Shazhou Night Market, you can also try grilled lamb chops, stewed Hu sheep pancakes, and other flavorful snacks. For transportation, there are buses from the city center directly to the Mogao Caves and Mingsha Mountain. For the western route attractions like Yangguan Pass and Yumenguan Pass, it is recommended to hire a car. Be sure to bring high-SPF sunscreen, a headscarf, and moisturizing skincare products to cope with Dunhuang’s strong UV rays and dry climate, protecting both the cultural relics and yourself while fully enjoying the Silk Road atmosphere.