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4-Day Luxury Tour of Dunhuang, Gansu (Mingsha Mountain makeup + hardcore off-road exploration of Silk Road ruins)
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4-Day Luxury Tour of Dunhuang, Gansu (Mingsha Mountain makeup + hardcore off-road exploration of Silk Road ruins)

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If the trip is canceled 7 days (inclusive) or more before the assembly date, 0% of the fee will be deducted. If the trip is canceled 6-4 days (inclusive) before the departure date, 20% of the fee will be deducted. If the itinerary is canceled 3 to 1 day(s) (inclusive) before the departure date, 40% of the fee will be deducted. If the trip is canceled on the day of assembly, 60% of the fee will be deducted. Many accommodations on this itinerary require advance resource confirmation and payment of related fees. If you withdraw due to personal reasons, and the proportion of fees deducted according to the contract's withdrawal date is insufficient to cover actual losses, compensation will be provided based on actual losses, but not exceeding the total travel cost. We appreciate your understanding. The ticket portion is subject to the specific scenic area's refund and change policy (e.g., tickets for Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes can be canceled free of charge more than 15 days in advance; cancellations within 15 days will incur tiered handling fees. If canceled after booking, the guest will be responsible for this portion of the loss, please understand). In case of unforeseen events or extreme weather, the operator reserves the right to cancel the activity. If this happens, you have the option to reschedule Partial refund will be issued in case of unforeseen events or extreme weather caused the following condition: Participation for some attractions has been suspended
  • 1. 3 consecutive nights stay at a local four-diamond hotel
  • First night at Dunhuang Fuguo/Dunhuang Dongting Hotel or similar
  • First night at Dunhuang Fuguo/Dunhuang Dongting Hotel or similar
  • First night at Dunhuang Fuguo/Dunhuang Dongting Hotel or similar
  • Breakfast is included throughout the tour, but lunch and dinner are not included (a simple meal is included for the Ancient Silk Road Relics Exploration).
  • III. Tickets: Mingsha Mountain + Styling (Complimentary, non-refundable and cannot be changed) + Mogao Grottoes (Advance booking required one month in advance during peak season, default is Ticket A. If Ticket A is sold out, Ticket B will be purchased, and the price difference of 138 yuan/person will be refunded) + Dunhuang Painting Academy Clay Painting
  • From December 1st to March 31st of the following year, Mogao Grottoes discount of 78 (2 digital movies + 12 caves) + Mingsha Mountain free admission discount of 110. Total discount: 188
  • 4. Full-trip driver-cum-guide service fee (driver will not accompany guests inside scenic areas) including transportation costs, toll fees, fuel costs, and airport pick-up fee.

Ticket: Redemption information - If you are a guest from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, or a foreign national, please download WeChat and add the travel butler WeChat: Youyouxing_Servicer/or WhatsApp ID: the number on your voucher, send your gender, date of birth, etc., for purchasing insurance tickets, etc.

Overview

① Pre-trip Notification Within 24 hours of your order, we will send you detailed itinerary and vehicle information via email. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. ② [Pickup and Drop-off Time and Location] 1. Airport/Station Pickup: On the day the trip begins, we will pick you up at the airport according to your flight time within 24 hours. 2. Airport/Station Drop-off: We will drop you off at the airport 2-3 hours before your flight time. ③ Introduction to Exciting Attractions on the Itinerary Ancient Silk Road Get on an off-road vehicle and spend a day embarking on the extraordinary path once trodden by Zhang Qian, Xuanzang, and Huo Qubing. Visit the Silk Road Monument, Yumenguan Pass, and Yangguan Pass ruins, approaching the crumbling walls step by step, feeling the footsteps of the ancients, and listening to the guide tell stories of past battles. Mogao Grottoes Each grotto in the Mogao Grottoes is like a window peering into a thousand years. The flying Apsaras on the murals are still dancing, and the Buddhas still lower their gaze. Gliding past the mottled colors, it feels as if you are touching the warmth of sixteen hundred years ago. Dunhuang West Line Travel through a thousand years in one day, from Silk Road relics to the Devil's City, every step feels like being in a movie 🌪️ ⑤ Itinerary Arrangement: Package A: Professional Outdoor Guide · Off-road Vehicle Wilderness Exploration Day 1 Dunhuang airport pickup (free exploration of Shazhou Night Market) experience Dunhuang cuisine (approx. 0.5H drive) Day 2 Mogao Grottoes – Dunhuang Bookstore – Mingsha Mountain styling – Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring (approx. 1.5H drive) Day 3 Line A: Professional outdoor guide-led, hardcore off-road exploration of ancient Silk Road ruins one-day tour (including lunch) Line B: Silk Road Camel Journey (traveling by camel) Line B is only available from March to June or September to October each year (approx. 10H drive) Day 4 Dunhuang Academy clay painting production – airport drop-off according to flight time (approx. 0.5H drive) Package B (Local Luxury Hotel Cultural Exploration): Gobi West Line One-Day Tour Day 1 Dunhuang airport pickup (free exploration of Shazhou Night Market) experience Dunhuang cuisine (approx. 0.5H drive) Day 2 Mogao Grottoes – Dunhuang Bookstore – Mingsha Mountain styling – Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring (approx. 1.5H drive) Day 3 Dunhuang – Yangguan Scenic Area (includes a customs clearance document) – distant view of Yumenguan Pass (no entry into the scenic area) – Yardang National Geological Park – return to hotel to experience local culture (approx. 4H drive) Day 4 Free exploration of the hotel (activities vary by luxury hotel, subject to the hotel's activities) – airport drop-off according to flight time (approx. 0.5H drive)

Highlights

Dunhuang, the Capital of East Asian Culture, a "Dual Heritage City" of Culture + Ecology. Here, wind-sculpted Yardang landforms create myriad wonders, and how do grains of sand rest at the bottom of clear springs? The red rocks of Sanwei burn like flowing fire, and camel bells shatter the Milky Way. Youyouxing invites you to fall into a thousand-year-old dream.
🌄【Luxury Hotel Selection】
Line A: Carefully selected local four-diamond hotels with a rating of 4.7 or higher, three consecutive nights, comfortable and clean, rich breakfast.
Line B: Dunhuang luxury hotels Alana/Dongyi/Biyue/Ganman, choose two nights + local TOP1 Dunhuang Hotel & the ancient castle secret realm deep in the desert.
🌿【Special Experience】
Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring makeup and styling, become a desert princess for a day.
Mogao Grottoes, the human art sanctuary (includes A-ticket visit, Mogao Grottoes must be booked one month in advance, 6000 tickets per day; if A-tickets are sold out, B-tickets will be arranged and the price difference refunded).
Hardcore off-road exploration of ancient Silk Road ruins (professional outdoor leaders will lead you into the uninhabited areas around Dunhuang).
Dunhuang Academy mud painting experience, touching a thousand years with your fingertips, painting Dunhuang on mud.
Immerse yourself in the local cultural life of Dunhuang in a luxury hotel, starting a different Dunhuang experience.
(Activities at each luxury hotel may vary due to season. Our customer service will provide hotel activities for your reference after you place an order).
🔶【Service Guide】

What's included

1. 3 consecutive nights stay at a local four-diamond hotel
First night at Dunhuang Fuguo/Dunhuang Dongting Hotel or similar
First night at Dunhuang Fuguo/Dunhuang Dongting Hotel or similar
First night at Dunhuang Fuguo/Dunhuang Dongting Hotel or similar
Breakfast is included throughout the tour, but lunch and dinner are not included (a simple meal is included for the Ancient Silk Road Relics Exploration).
III. Tickets: Mingsha Mountain + Styling (Complimentary, non-refundable and cannot be changed) + Mogao Grottoes (Advance booking required one month in advance during peak season, default is Ticket A. If Ticket A is sold out, Ticket B will be purchased, and the price difference of 138 yuan/person will be refunded) + Dunhuang Painting Academy Clay Painting
From December 1st to March 31st of the following year, Mogao Grottoes discount of 78 (2 digital movies + 12 caves) + Mingsha Mountain free admission discount of 110. Total discount: 188
4. Full-trip driver-cum-guide service fee (driver will not accompany guests inside scenic areas) including transportation costs, toll fees, fuel costs, and airport pick-up fee.
V. Travel accident insurance 100w
6. Vehicle Arrangement Based on Number of People: 2-4 people will use a Honda CRV, Volkswagen Tiguan, or equivalent 5-seater SUV; 5-6 people will use a Buick GL8 minivan or equivalent (for Silk Road crossings, hard-core off-road vehicles will be used, and you may be sharing a ride with others; children over 5 years old are the same price as adults).
7. Child prices include Silk Road crossing fees and parking fees in the city center, as well as half-price tickets for the Mogao Grottoes. Bed fees and other tickets and activity fees are not included.

Cancellation policy

  • Conditional cancellation - a refund is not guaranteed.

Additional info

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All itinerary arrangements are subject to the confirmed tour notice and formal travel contract signed by both parties! Due to the real-name reservation system for Mogao Grottoes tickets, and the limited number of Class A and Class B (emergency) tickets available daily, it is necessary to book one month in advance during peak season. After placing an order, customer service will provide 1-on-1 guidance for purchasing tickets. Explanations at some scenic spots are provided by dedicated staff and only include Chinese language service (Mogao Grottoes and Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring scenic areas can provide English explanation services). The itinerary includes a Chinese driver who also serves as a guide, and can provide a translator (free) or English explanation service (requires paid upgrade). Please inform our customer service of your needs in advance. Sun protection essentials: sunglasses + sun hat + SPF50 + sunscreen, as Mingsha Mountain's strong sun can easily cause skin peeling. Wear non-slip shoes; they are stable for walking on sand in the desert and around Crescent Spring. If you have a sensitive stomach, bring stomach medicine. Apricot peel tea is delicious, but don't drink it cold on an empty stomach.
Day 1 Departure: Meet the operator at your selected meeting point. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Airport pickup in Dunhuang, starting your pleasant journey. Feel free to visit Shazhou Night Market to sample local delicacies. [Attraction/experience] 沙州夜市, ★【Dunhuang】 🔸Selected Hotels: Dunhuang Fuguo Hotel or Dunhuang Dongting International Hotel Experience: It is recommended to visit Shazhou Night Market on your own. Poplar lanterns string together a thousand years of hawking, the aroma of roasted buns wafts over the mud walls, and every bite of barbecue tastes of the Silk Road's smoky flavor. 🔸Transportation: Private car + driver and guide + online butler service [Accommodation] Dunhuang Fuguo Hotel; You will be accommodated at Dunhuang Fuguo Hotel. If the hotel is fully booked, Dunhuang Dongting International Hotel or another hotel of the same class will be arranged. All hotel room types are standard room types. If you need to upgrade your room type for a fee, please contact customer service! Day 2 [Attraction/experience] Mogao Caves, Dunhuang Bookstore, Mingsha Mountain makeover (excluding photography), be a desert princess for a day., Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring, ★【Dunhuang】 🔸🔸Selected Hotels: Dunhuang Fuguo Hotel or Dunhuang Dongting International Hotel 🔸Experience: Exploration of Mogao Grottoes, a treasure house of human art & visit to Dunhuang Bookstore & a complimentary makeup session at Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring (shooting not included) 🔸Transportation: Private car + driver and guide + online butler service [Accommodation] Dunhuang Villa; You will be arranged to stay at Dunhuang Fuguo Hotel. If the hotel is fully booked, Dunhuang Dongting International Hotel or other hotels of the same standard will be arranged. All hotel room types are basic room types. If you need to upgrade your room type for a fee, please contact customer service! Day 3 [Attraction/experience] The Gobi stretches out endlessly., Check in at the Silk Road Monument, Explore the Untouched Yardang Landforms, Salt Lake Wetland (Ranch), Wilderness Trekking, Silk Road Picnic, Yumen Pass Small Square City Ruins, Yangguan Scenic Area, Yangguan Border Pass, ★【Dunhuang】 🔸🔸Selected Hotel: Dunhuang Fuguo Hotel 🔸Experience: Professional outdoor guide leads a one-day hard-core off-road vehicle exploration of ancient Silk Road ruins (including lunch) OR Desert & Silk Road Camel Trek (traveling by camel), choose one of two. 🔸Vehicle: Private car + driver and guide + online butler service [Attraction/experience] Self-guided, Dunhuang, Route B: Desert & Ancient Silk Road Camel Trek (Traveling by Camel) Route B is only available from March to June or September to October each year. [Accommodation] Dunhuang Villa; You will be accommodated at Dunhuang Fuguo Hotel. If the hotel is fully booked, Dunhuang Dongting International Hotel or another hotel of the same class will be arranged. All hotel room types are standard room types. If you need to upgrade your room type for a fee, please contact customer service! Day 4 [Attraction/experience] Dunhuang Painting Academy Clay Embryo Painting Experience, ★【Dunhuang】 🔸Experience: Dunhuang Painting Academy Clay Painting Making Experience 🔸Transportation: Private car + Driver & Guide + Online Butler Service [Return] 11:00 - 22:00, at [Dunhuang Airport Departure Transfer,]() Dunhuang airport transfer, ending your pleasant trip. Thank you for choosing our service. Day {num}
Children aged 2-14 must be accompanied by a paying adult Children with a height of 150cm and above will be charged the same rate as adults Children aged 14+ will be charged the same rate as adults
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

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