Private 1-Day Dunhuang Tour: Xuanquanzhi & Yulin Grottoes

By Gansu Tuxiangke International Travel Agency Co. , Ltd.

Free cancellation available

Features

Explore Xuanquanzhi, a Han Dynasty postal station with historic ruins.
Discover ancient inscriptions and artefacts from the Xin and Han Dynasties.
Visit Yulin Grottoes with Tang to Yuan dynasty Buddhist murals.
Private guided tour with English, Chinese, or Japanese support.
Comfortable return transport within Dunhuang city.

Dates

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

€451.55 x 1 Adult€451.55

Total

Until Wed, 9 Sept

- Not suitable for: People over 95 years
- In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
- This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Begin your day with a visit to Xuanquanzhi Archaeological Site, an ancient Han Dynasty postal station along the Silk Road. Once a crucial hub for couriers, officials, and merchants, the site features archaeological remains and reconstructed structures that reveal daily life and communication on the Silk Road. Your guide will explain the significance of the Han-era inscriptions and artefacts, including items related to the short-lived Xin Dynasty.

Next, explore the Yulin Grottoes, a series of Buddhist cave temples dating back to the Tang and Yuan dynasties. The grottoes house exquisite murals and sculptures depicting Buddhist stories, offering a quieter, more intimate cultural experience than the more famous Mogao Caves.

This private tour includes comfortable return transport within Dunhuang and provides ample time for photography and cultural appreciation. Experience the history, art, and architecture of ancient Silk Road civilisations in a single day, with a knowledgeable guide leading the way.