Dunhuang: Mingsha Mountain, Crescent Lake & Museum Tour
ID: GYG1054863-1622062
Category:
Country: Myanmar
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Explore the Dunhuang Museum, hike up the sand dunes of Mingsha Mountain, and discover the secrets of Crescent Lake on this guided tour. Enjoy a delicious lunch of local specialties.
Begin your day with a pickup from your hotel in Dunhuang. Travel in comfort to the Dunhuang Museum. Follow your guide through the Prehistoric Civilization Exhibition Hall on the first floor. Admire Neolithic painted pottery dating back thousands of years.
At lunchtime, savor the special flavors of Dunhuang cuisine. Then, head to Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake, a mysterious land known as "flowing sand" in the "Records of the Grand Historian."
If you choose to hike up the sand hill, follow your guide along the remains of the Ming Dynasty post road. Learn about the "ecological code" of Crescent Lake, which has maintained its shape since the Wei and Jin Dynasty.
Highlights
- Feel the thrill of hiking up the sand dunes of Mingsha Mountain
- Explore the Dunhuang Museum and admire Neolithic painted pottery
- Discover the secrets of Crescent Lake, a desert oasis
- Enjoy a delicious lunch of local specialties in Dunhuang
- Learn about the history and culture of the area from your guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour involves hiking up a sand hill, so be prepared for physical activity.
The tour starts in the morning from Dunhuang Hotel.
INCLUDED
- Exclusive driver and tour guide
- Visit to Dunhuang Museum
- Visit to Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake
- Lunch with special food of Dunhuang
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
