Dunhuang was at the hub of cultural exchanges between China and the West along the "Silk Road", the caves of Dunhuang possess a special geographical and cultural significance.
Dunhuang Grottoes are both a rare national treasure of China as well as a unique cultural heritage of all mankind. They stand out among the art treasures of the world by virtue of their colossal scale, the centuries-long span of history of their creation and preservation, the kaleidoscopic richness and variety of their contents, the consummate skill of the artists, and not the least, the remarkably good condition in which they have been preserved.
During the 4 days trip, we will visit the most important sites of Dunhuang art – Mogao grottoes and Yulin grottoes, not only to see the public caves but 4 more special caves that represent the highest artistic standard of Dunhuang art. We will also visit the local art studio to learn the painting skill of traditional Chinese cave art ,to have an in-depth understanding to the Dunhuang art .
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Dunhuang used to be an important city along the ancient Silk Road, which directly led to the Western Regions, Central Asia and Europe, and it’s celebrated for its grottoes and frescoes all over the world. You will visit Mogao grottoes, Singing Sand Dunes and Cresent Lake, which are the top tourist sites around the city. This tour will help you to understand the historical significance of Dunhuang on the Silk Road and its geographical importance as the western gate of China during Han Dynasty....
Bike tour is a great way to explore the natural beauty of Dunhuang. Our tour is spent riding along the country road and the edge of town where we’ll pass by country house, farmlands and vineyard to show you the beauty of the little oasis....