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Dunhuang 3-day itinerary

Dunhuang in 3 Days

A thorough Silk Road deep dive including a desert camping experience.

Day 1

Caves & Culture

Morning

Mogao Caves tour

Mogao Caves4 hours
Afternoon

Dunhuang Museum

City centre2 hours
Evening

Shazhou Night Market

Shazhou Market2 hours
Meal tips: Apricot water is a must-try at the night market
Day 2

Silk Road Outposts

Morning

Yumen Pass and Han Great Wall

Northwest of city3 hours
Afternoon

Jade Gate (Yumen Pass) extension

Further northwest2 hours
Evening

Return to city + rest

Meal tips: Pack a full-day lunch and water supply
Day 3

Sand & Sunset

Morning

Crescent Moon Spring

Singing Sand Dunes3 hours
Afternoon

Camel trekking

Desert area2 hours
Evening

Sunset at the dunes + departure

Singing Sand Dunes2 hours
Meal tips: Have a late lunch at a Uyghur restaurant near the dunes

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