Overview
Dunhuang is a city on the old Silk Road in Gansu Province, China. Founded in 111 BC, it was a crossroads of two trading routes.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · History · Nature
Before you go
Money
Entry fees vary: Mogao Caves ¥160, Sand Dunes ¥110, Yang Pass ¥50.
Safety
Bargain hard at markets and restaurants; check bills carefully.
Transport
Tourist shuttle bus covers main sights: eastern route ¥78, western route ¥78.