Dunhuang Private Tour to Mogao Caves, Crescent Lake, Horse Pagoda
Overview
Available languages
11 hours
Mobile ticket
This private experience offers a refined way to explore Dunhuang’s most iconic heritage sites with comfort and ease. With a dedicated guide and private transportation, the tour is carefully paced and tailored to your interests. The itinerary combines the UNESCO-listed Mogao Caves with the dramatic desert scenery of Crescent Spring and the cultural significance of White Horse Pagoda, creating a well-balanced day focused on history, landscape, and quality time at each location. Multilingual guide options and seamless logistics ensure a smooth, high-quality travel experience.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Mogao Caves
Travelers will explore the famous Mogao Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its stunning Buddhist art along the Silk Road. After watching two short introductory films, you’ll visit selected caves with a guide and take time to admire the colorful murals and sculptures inside. With photography not allowed, the experience encourages you to slow down and fully appreciate the details and atmosphere of this remarkable site. During the visit, travelers may also choose to explore additional special caves for a deeper experience. This is an optional activity and tickets can be purchased onsite.
White Horse Pagoda of Dunhuang
Travelers will visit White Horse Pagoda, a historic Buddhist monument dating back to the 4th century. Built to commemorate a white horse that carried Buddhist scriptures along the Silk Road, the pagoda reflects Dunhuang’s early Buddhist history. Guests can walk around the site, view the nine-level structure, and learn about its cultural and religious significance in a quiet, scenic setting.
Options
Dunhuang Private Tour: Mogao Caves, Crescent Lake, Horse pagoda
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
2 Bottled drinking water per person
Private tour guide (English / Japanese / Chinese)
Entrance tickets to all attractions
Lunch and other meals
Personal expenses and optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Operated by Silk Road Horizons