Overview
Dunhuang is an oasis surrounded by desert and gravel in northwestern China. It was the main (and only) gateway to and from China on the route, known as the Silk Road, between China, Western Asia and the sub-continent of India. The most prominent site in Dunhuang, the Mogao Grottoes, is a quintessential world heritage site. It is a Buddhist grotto temple and is also a heritage art museum replete with murals, statues and architectural monuments. Other than a unique treasure house of art, it also records a millennium of cultural interchange via the Silk Road between China, India, Persian, Greco-Roman and Central Asia,which is far more significant than silk or other exotic merchandise.
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Dinner
- Entrance fee
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- DVD (available to purchase)
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
At 13:45, meet you tour guide in the lobby of your Dunhuang hotel, transfer to the Digital Exhibition Center of Mogao Grottoes, watch 2 films about the back ground of Dunhuang and the digital caves in the 360 degree cinema, Then, transfer to the caves area,which is famous for it's fresco and sculpture in the world. enjoy 8 real caves this afternoon. 18:30 enjoy dinner in a local restaurant.
Stop 2
20:30 in Dunhuang Grand Theater, THE SILK ROAD inspired by the magnificent Dunhuang frescoes,the world famous Chinese classic dance drama. It follows master fresco painter Zhang, his daughter Yingniang and Persian merchant Yunus as they travel along the Silk Road. The play memorializes the deep friendship between Chinese people and foreign people, depicts wisdom and open dynasty, and the frequent international exchanges in the fields of economy and culture. It also weaves a story of great friendship through song and the ancient, beautiful, innovative and unique style of dance.
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel