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The hub of the legendary Silk Road of ancient times is endowed with the world's richest treasure house of Buddhist sutras, murals and sculptures, all of which can be seen on these private Dunhuang tours packages. The magnificent Mogao Grottos (Caves of A Thousand Buddhas) will amaze you, as will the beautiful Echoing-sand Dune and Crescent Lake. As well as fine views, a camel ride will give you a first-hand experience of what it was like when caravans plied the Silk Road. This is a truly extraordinary tour that is steeped in historic traditions.
DH01: 3 Days Silk Road Dunhuang Trip
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$619
- Here we offer an opportunity for you to visit the Obvious Pearl on the Silk Road. This private 3-day Dunhuang tour itineraries includes the city's landmark, the Mogao Grottoes with the artistic features of the treasured Buddhist murals, and a short camel-riding along the Echoing-Sand Dune to reach the Crescent Lake.
DH02: 4 Days Dunhuang & Jiayuguan Tour
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$759
- Following this Dunhuang and Jiayuguan trip, you will take in spectacular desert scenery by visiting the Echo-Sand Mountain and Crescent Lake, appreciate elaborate Buddhist grotto arts at the Mogao Caves and Yulin Caves, and climb up to the Jiayuguan Pass which has stood in the vast desert for hundreds of years.
DH03: 2 Days Dunhuang Private Tour
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$389
- The magnificent sea of sand at Echoing-Sand Mountain and the scenic Crescent Lake would offer you great natural views. Moreover, the Mogao Caves, which is famous for beautiful Buddhist murals and statues, will add more value to the trip.
DH04: One Day Trip to Dunhuang
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$194
- During this guided Dunhuang day trip, you will enjoy a gorgeous visual feast by viewing delicate frescos in Mogao Caves, precious cultural relics in Dunhuang Museum, and spectacular natural scenes in Echoing-Sand Mountain & Crescent Lake Scenic Area.
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I remembered those exquisite murals and statues clearly. Taking photos was prohibited in the grottoes but there were equal scale replica grottoes of 45 Mogao Grottoes in the Dunhuang Museum where photography was allowed.