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View all →How many days in Dunhuang? Two minimum, three for the desert
Two full days covers Mogao Caves and Mingsha Mountain; a third day is needed for the western Silk Road line. Here is what each day costs and which ticket to book first.
Where to Stay in Dunhuang: City Center vs Desert Edge
Dunhuang has two distinct places to base yourself: the city center near Shazhou Night Market, or the desert edge near Mingsha Mountain. The right choice depends on how you plan to use your days.
Oriental Pearl 230 Sky Hotel: What a Night Up the Tower Is Like
The Oriental Pearl 230 Sky Hotel puts you inside the tower at the 230-metre mark. What one visitor's night there actually involved — and why you should check live rates.
Capella Shanghai's Orchid Gathering, Jian Guo West Road
An orchid gathering at the Capella Shanghai on Jian Guo West Road, logged at a 14:30 arrival — and the limits of what a single visit tells you.
Dunhuang Airport to the City Centre: Bus, Taxi and Costs
Dunhuang's airport is 13 km from the centre. The shuttle costs CNY 10 and a taxi CNY 30–40, and the last bus leaves about 30 minutes after the final flight of the day.
How many days in Dali? Three, and here's what fills them
Three days covers Dali's old town, a half-day on Cangshan and a full day on the Erhai shoreline. Two is tight; five lets you slow down and add an overnight further out.
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