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Dunhuang Travel FAQS

Post Date: 2020/03/12 14:14
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1. What is the best season for touring Dunhuang?
The best season to visit Dunhuang is from May to October, and it is also the peak season of travelling. During this period, the climate is comfortable and the weather is great.

2. How can I get to Dunhuang?
By Plane
Dunhuang is located in the northwest of China. Strictly speaking, Air Plane is one of the best means of transportation to Dunhuang. Due to the small area of Dunhuang, there is only one airport-Dunhuang International Airport. At present, only Beijing, Yinchuan, Wuhan, Shanghai, Nanjing, Lanzhou, Jinchang, Zhangye, Xian, Urumqi, Chengdu, Chongqing and Hangzhou have direct flights to Dunhuang. In terms of airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Capital Airlines and Huaxia Airlines all have flights. But not all year round. Tourists who choose to fly must pay attention to the real-time flight information.

By Train
There are two railway stations in Dunhuang-Dunhuang Railway Station and Liuyuan South Railway Station. Due to the fact that it is not as densely populated as the cities in the east of China, the trains to Dunhuang railway station are very limited. Most tourists will choose to go to Lanzhou by train or plane first, then transfer to Dunhuang. This is the most convenient way.

By Bus
Dunhuang bus station has been relocated behind Dunhuang Hotel in 2010. There are buses to Lanzhou, Turpan, Urumqi, Golmud as well as Dunhuang sights like Mingsha Mountain, Crescent Spring.

3.How to get around Dunhuang?
By Bike: Bicycles can be rented in the local coffee shop. 1 RMB/Hour. Not recommended in summer.
By Bus: Some sights near the town can be reached by the public buses like Mogao Grottoes and Mingsha Mountain.
By Car: You can rent a car during your trip in Dunhuang, or take a taxi to each attractions, charge by meters.

4.What to pack if I travel in Dunhuang?
A windbreaker, a pair of durable and comfortable shoes, a down jacket (better with hat), sunscreen cream, sun block, skin cream and lip balm, sunglasses, medicine for urgent use

5.What's the weather in Dunhuang?
Dunhuang is located in the intersection of Gansu, Qinghai and Xinjiang. Because it is deep inland, blocked by high mountains and far away from the humid ocean air flow, so Dunhuang belongs to the extremely arid continental climate, with three main characteristics: First, sufficient sunshine, According to the annual average climate data, the annual average sunshine hours in Dunhuang reached 3200 hours. Second, dry and less rain. Third, there are four distinct seasons.

6.Where can I take flights to Dunhuang?
At present, only Beijing, Yinchuan, Wuhan, Shanghai, Nanjing, Lanzhou, Jinchang, Zhangye, Xian, Urumqi, Chengdu, Chongqing and Hangzhou have direct flights to Dunhuang. In terms of airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Capital Airlines and Huaxia Airlines all have flights.

7. What can we eat in Dunhuang?
There are many local delicacies in Dunhuang, such as Yellow Noodles with Donkey Meat,Camel Hoof on Silk Road,Stir-fried Hump with Five Shredding,Dunhuang Rang Pi,Quick-frying Hump,Fry Oil Cake,ect.

8.How to get to Dunhuang from Xian?
Dunhuan g is located in Gansu Province in Western China, Xian is located in Shaanxi province. Around 1718km between Dunhuang and Xian city. The best way from Xian to Dunhuang is take the flight. There are 4 direct flights between Xian and Dunhuang every day. It takes about 2.5 hours by air. There is only one train (K367) from Xian to Dunhuang(22Hours).

9. How to get to Mogao Caves from Dunhuang?
By Taxi: From Dunhuang to Mogao Caves, you can take a taxi, one-way is about 35 yuan.

By Bus: There are many CMB directly to the Mogao Caves in the urban area of Dunhuang. CNY 5/P.P. If you are going to the peak season, you can take the green leather bus near the Dunhuang Hotel and get a fare of CNY 8. If you stay late in the cave, you can take a minibus that picks up the staff after 18:00.

10. What we can buy in Dunhuang?
Dunhuang specialties are Handcrafts of carpet, painted sculpture, craftworks of camels, luminous cup, calligraphy and painting and Dunhuang wax printing, etc are the most famous.

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