Designed to resemble an ancient fort, the Silk Road Dunhuang seamlessly blends traditional Chinese architecture with modern hotel amenities creating a delightfully rustic and atmospheric property on the edge of the glorious Mingsha Sand Dunes.
Wonderful location overlooking Mingsha Sand Dunes
Character property blending traditional Chinese architecture with modern amenities
Superb rooftop café and bar overlooking the sand dunes and great for watching the sun rise and set over the desert
When to visit
To start planning your vacation Plan your trip
The Silk Road Dunhuang Hotel is located 3-kilometres south of Dunhuang city on the edge of the Gobi Desert. The airport is a 20-minute drive away and the hotel provides a free shuttle service on request.
Chinese Mural Workshop
We will visit a local painter's studio where you can learn about the arts of Chinese mural painting.
Dunhuang Celebration Show
Backed by a 360-degree rotating seat with the Mingsha Sand Dune as the backdrop, this is the first large-scale desert live performance in China.
Foodie Tour of Shazhou Night Market
Slurp down some of the most unique local delicacies such as Dunhuang Rang Pi (brewed bean jelly), yellow noodle, handmade saozi noodle, as well as apricol peel water! There are also plenty of handmade crafts on sold.
Mogao Caves, Singing Sands Mountain and the Crescent Moon Lake
This full day tour covers Dunhuang's main site including Mogao Caves (including special access caves), Singing Sands Mountain and Crescent Moon Lake with lunch. Enjoy a sunset dinner by the sand dunes.
Western Thousand Buddha Caves & Yadan National Geologic Park
Today's journey brings you to the Western Thousand Buddha Caves through the Yumen Pass to visit a section of the Han Great Wall and He Cang Ruins. In the afternoon, we visit the Yadan National Geological Park with unique topographical structures.
Yulin Caves & Dunhuang Museum
The lesser-visited but nonetheless impressive Yulin Caves beckon with unique frescoes. Afterwards, visit Dunhuang Museum to admire the collection sutras and relics from the excavated caves.