Recommendation
8.6
Destinations
Dunhuang
A Silk Road icon built around the Mogao Caves, desert dunes, oasis history, night markets, and dramatic northwest landscapes.
Suggested stay
2 days
Region
Northwest China
City overview
Dunhuang, China
A Silk Road icon built around the Mogao Caves, desert dunes, oasis history, night markets, and dramatic northwest landscapes.
Planning note
Book Mogao Cave tickets early. Distances are larger, so private transfers are useful.
Main attractions
Food to try
- Donkey meat yellow noodles
- Apricot peel water
- Lamb skewers
- Northwest noodles
Best for
Mogao CavesSilk RoadDesert sceneryHistory
City photos
Dunhuang
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