Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring | 11.27km from Mogao Grottoes
Desert camping is an extraordinary experience away from the hustle and bustle and close to nature. Camping in the vast sea of sand, when the sunset sinks into the horizon, the sky blooms with gorgeous orange-red, the tranquility and magnificence of that moment are enough to make people forget the hustle and bustle of the city. When night falls, everything is silent, the sky full of stars seems to be within reach, and the Milky Way spans the sky. It is the best place for stargazing, which makes people's hearts get unprecedented shock and baptism.
In the morning, you will be greeted by the first ray of sunshine in the desert and the unique desert sunrise. The golden light sprinkles softly on the sand dunes, and every grain of sand shines with the brilliance of life. Hike through the sand dunes, feel the fine sand flowing under your feet, explore the secrets of the desert, and perhaps encounter the miracles of life in the desert, such as tenacious plants or agile lizards, and deeply experience the ingenuity of nature.
Desert camping is not only a visual and spiritual enjoyment, but also an opportunity for self-challenge and teamwork. Sitting around the campfire, sharing stories, tasting special foods, and enjoying the coolness of the desert night, such an experience makes friendship and memories deeper. In short, desert camping is a unique journey that combines adventure, beautiful scenery, and cultural experience. It has an indescribable charm that makes people unforgettable for a long time.
GGuest User2024.05.08
Desert camping is an extraordinary experience away from the hustle and bustle and close to nature. Camping in the vast sea of sand, when the sunset sinks into the horizon, the sky blooms with gorgeous orange-red, the tranquility and magnificence of that moment are enough to make people forget the hustle and bustle of the city. When night falls, everything is silent, the sky full of stars seems to be within reach, and the Milky Way spans the sky. It is the best place for stargazing, which makes people's hearts get unprecedented shock and baptism.
In the morning, you will be greeted by the first ray of sunshine in the desert and the unique desert sunrise. The golden light sprinkles softly on the sand dunes, and every grain of sand shines with the brilliance of life. Hike through the sand dunes, feel the fine sand flowing under your feet, explore the secrets of the desert, and perhaps encounter the miracles of life in the desert, such as tenacious plants or agile lizards, and deeply experience the ingenuity of nature.
Desert camping is not only a visual and spiritual enjoyment, but also an opportunity for self-challenge and teamwork. Sitting around the campfire, sharing stories, tasting special foods, and enjoying the coolness of the desert night, such an experience makes friendship and memories deeper. In short, desert camping is a unique journey that combines adventure, beautiful scenery, and cultural experience. It has an indescribable charm that makes people unforgettable for a long time.
Dunhuang Airport/Dunhuang Railway Station | 13.53km from Mogao Grottoes
The Dunhuang International Hotel provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. The Dunhuang International Hotel offers a pleasant stay in Dunhuang for those traveling for business or leisure. The hotel is only 4km from Dunhuang Railway Station and 6km from Dunhuang Airport, giving guests a number of convenient transportation options. This hotel is located near many of Dunhuang's attractions including Ancient Sound of Dunhuang, Encore Dunhuang and Dunhuang Mogaoku Shuzi Zhanshi Center. When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. This Dunhuang hotel offers parking on site. If you are looking for a convenient place to stay, our guests have told us that this location is excellent. This hotel is particularly popular with those traveling with families.
GGuest User2025.02.08
On the day of check-in, we had to go to Yulin Grottoes early in the morning, so we checked in at the hotel and sent our luggage to the room. When we returned to the room at night, the hotel gave us a big surprise. My brother's birthday was so tired that the whole family forgot it. When we came back, we found a cake and a greeting card, which surprised us.
We stayed in Building 2. The room of this hotel was also beyond our expectations. The room was spacious, the bed was big, it was quiet, and there was a large French window. We could see the sunrise every day. It might be because we checked in during the off-season. The breakfast was not crowded at all. The hotel has a shuttle bus. It is only 1 km away from Mogao Grottoes and Dunhuang. You can walk there. It is really convenient. It is also about 5 km away from the airport. This is the most satisfactory hotel I have stayed in Gansu, no one else.
Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring | 13.78km from Mogao Grottoes
The Silk Road Dunhuang Hotel provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. The Silk Road Dunhuang Hotel offers a pleasant stay in Dunhuang for those traveling for business or leisure. The hotel is conveniently located just 13km from Dunhuang Railway Station and 15km from Dunhuang Mogao International Airport. With multiple attractions nearby including Leiyin Monastery, Dunhuang Mountain Villa RV Self-Driving Campground and Dunhuang Ancient Moon Special Starry Sky Desert Tent Camping, guests will find plenty to keep themselves occupied. At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. For those driving themselves, parking is provided on site. According to our guests, this hotel provides a very high level of service. For guests traveling with families, this hotel is consistently one of the most popular choices.
GGuest User2024.05.29
Highly recommended to everyone. We traveled to Dun Huang in early May (2024), and we feel grateful for all the kindness we got here. The hotel is very clean, and the service is super accommodating. They provide free pick-up from airport (or train station), so all you need is to call them one day ahead (the receptionist can speak English if you don't speak Chinese). Everyone will smile at you and ask what they can help you when we stay there. The location is brilliant too. It is like 1000 meters away from Ming Sha mountain, and you can actually see the sand mountain when you have breakfast at the hotel (it is free too). We will definitely stay here again when we visit Dun Huang next time.
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The hotel's architectural style combines modern elements of Han and Tang dynasties, with a main color scheme of desert and embellished with brown and brown. We have 196 guest rooms and suites, banquet halls, private rooms, and multifunctional halls (meeting rooms), as well as a fully furnished restaurant, lobby bar, and more, providing you with a diverse range of dining options. Whether it's for vacation and leisure, business meetings, or romantic weddings, the Four Points by Sheraton Dunhuang Hotel is the perfect choice for you to experience the charm of this culturally renowned city.
AAdazhuzhu2025.03.15
This is the most satisfying hotel on this trip. When we checked in, the front desk arranged red date ginger tea, which was very delicious. They also upgraded our room type. Thank you very much. The weather in the northwest is very dry, and the room is equipped with a humidifier, which can be very relieved. The bedding and bathroom show that Marriott's quality control is still very strict. My mother said that the mattress is very suitable for her. The breakfast is also a combination of Chinese and Western, which is very suitable for us Shanghai people.
The Dunhuang Right Here Hotel provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. The Dunhuang Right Here Hotel offers a pleasant stay in Dunhuang for those traveling for business or leisure. The hotel is only 12km from Dunhuang Railway Station and 14km from Dunhuang Mogao International Airport, giving guests a number of convenient transportation options. This hotel is located near many of Dunhuang's attractions including Mingsha Mountain Wanyou RV Wild Luxury Camping Site, Playing Pipa Statue and Feitian Park. When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. This Dunhuang hotel features parking on site. According to our guests, this hotel provides a very high level of service. This hotel is particularly popular with those traveling alone.
BBarry2024.07.22
The hostel is just down the canal a little from the centre of the city, an easy walk. The bus to and from the railway station is less than 500 metres away (ignore what Google maps tells you, they'll take you to a toilet in the wrong direction, use the Trip.com map, and click through to Google maps to get it right). Go a couple of km the other way and you're at the Dunhuang Museum. There is plenty of space downstairs to hang out, they sell a few cold drinks, and might even make coffee - they have the equipment). The rooms are on the second and third floor, no elevator. My room, #304, was quite rustic and not very big, but had a small table and adequate bed. The shower was just far enough away from the toilet that the floor there stayed sort of dry. Air con did struggle a bit with the 40 degree heat.
The Oasis island · s Hotel (Dunhuang Shazhou night market) is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. The Oasis island · s Hotel (Dunhuang Shazhou night market) offers a pleasant stay in Dunhuang for those traveling for business or leisure. With Dunhuang Railway Station just 12km away and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport only 14km away, transportation is very convenient. The nearby area boasts an abundance of attractions including Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes Replica Center, Mosque and Dunhuang Jasmine Princess Desert Stargazing Camp. When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. Our guests consider this hotel to have excellent service. For guests traveling with families, this hotel is consistently one of the most popular choices.
Ppaul2024.12.07
1The guy at the front desk/I asked questions and didn’t know anything
2Give me a smoking room. Fortunately, I can change it.
Checked in at the end of 311, it took 10 minutes for the hot water to heat up
4. The hot water at the sink takes 20 minutes to get slightly warm, and there is no water at all (it is difficult to brush teeth and wash face)
5. The clothes cannot be dried, so they have to be taken back to the room and used for heating.
6. There is a short distance from the bus station, unless you take a taxi
7 TV is broken (photos)
8The humidifier was flooded
9The only advantage is that it is clean/cheap (winter)
10 Heating takes a long time
11 There is construction work opposite and it is very noisy in the morning.
This is the most unexpected hotel on this trip. I booked it after reading many good reviews and thought it would not be very good. But it turned out to be surprisingly clean. The bed and pillows were surprisingly comfortable, much more comfortable than Westin's Heavenly King Koil and I don't know how many times more comfortable than Beaute's. When I asked where the bedding was bought when I left, the hotel replied that the boss ordered it from abroad. Moreover, when we found that the two rooms in the suite we booked had no doors that could be closed and wanted to discuss changing rooms, the clerk directly sent us another one... I really recommend it. It's a very down-to-earth hotel. I really recommend it for travel!
GGanzikanglituotuo2025.01.31
This is the most unexpected hotel on this trip. I booked it after reading many good reviews and thought it would not be very good. But it turned out to be surprisingly clean. The bed and pillows were surprisingly comfortable, much more comfortable than Westin's Heavenly King Koil and I don't know how many times more comfortable than Beaute's. When I asked where the bedding was bought when I left, the hotel replied that the boss ordered it from abroad. Moreover, when we found that the two rooms in the suite we booked had no doors that could be closed and wanted to discuss changing rooms, the clerk directly sent us another one... I really recommend it. It's a very down-to-earth hotel. I really recommend it for travel!
The Dunhuang Yuntian International Hotel (Shazhou Night Market) provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. Visitors to Dunhuang will find that the Dunhuang Yuntian International Hotel (Shazhou Night Market) is a fantastic accommodation choice. The hotel is conveniently located just 12km from Dunhuang Railway Station and 14km from Dunhuang Mogao International Airport. This hotel is located near many of Dunhuang's attractions including Shazhou Night Market, Dunhuang Mingsha Mountain Luxury Starry Sky Travel Photography Desert Camping Base and Mingsha Mountain Wanyou RV Wild Luxury Camping Site. At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. This Dunhuang hotel provides parking on site. If you demand a high level of service, our guests have indicated that this hotel has excellent standards. This hotel is a popular accommodation for guests traveling with families.
GGuest User2024.03.18
Strategically located to stage to places of interest: like Dunhuang spring crescent n also Mogao Grottoes. Within 20minutes.
Very affordable and great value for money with all the helpful front staff to housekeeping.
Just around the corner is the street food with lots of restaurants n the Shahzhou nite Market is just 15 minutes walk away.
I highly recommend anyone wishing to come to Dunhuang seeking reasonable and quality accommodation to stay here.
Renovated in 2023, the Dunhuang Zhongzhou International Hotel is a great choice for accommodation in Dunhuang. Boasting a convenient location, the hotel is just 13km from Dunhuang Railway Station and 15km from Dunhuang Airport. This hotel is located near many of Dunhuang's attractions including Dunhuang Bookstore, Baima Tower and Shazhou Ancient City. When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. Guests of this Dunhuang hotel can make use of the parking facilities. Our guests consider this hotel to have excellent service. This hotel is a popular accommodation for guests traveling with families.
GGuest User2024.06.09
The service was exceedingly good at ZhongZhou hotel. I stayed with my wife and had a second room for my daughter and son in law.
The lobby always had someone to open doors/press the elevator button for guests. What really stood out to me was the attitude of the workers. Breakfast typically starts at 7, when I mentioned I had to leave at 6:15, the worker at the restaurant told me to come early, and she would have it ready for me. Unfortunately no fitness center but the laundry room was a plus. There were also plenty of washing machines (no dryers).
This hotel truly felt like a second home. The rooms and beds were also comfortable and clean. A fantastic stay overall, would definitely stay here again.
The Aisiting Hotel is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. The Aisiting Hotel is an ideal choice for travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Dunhuang. Boasting a convenient location, the hotel is just 13km from Dunhuang Railway Station and 15km from Dunhuang Mogao International Airport. This hotel is located near many of Dunhuang's attractions including Dunhuang Desert Night Star International Desert Camping Park, Dunhuang Bookstore and Dunhuang Painting & Calligraphy Academy. At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. For those driving themselves, parking is provided on site. If you demand a high level of service, our guests have indicated that this hotel has excellent standards. This hotel is a popular accommodation for guests traveling with families.
PPablo Fabian2024.07.06
I have travelled a lot in China the last 5 years.
This is probably one of the best hotels I have been.
Clean, comfortable, close to everything, very nice staff. Have everything you need in the room. They leave you presents in the room, have all the free drinking water you need, free apples, just excellent welcome feeling.
They go as far as pointing the shower head to the side everytime they clean the room so you don't get wet when you turn on the shower. More expensive and luxurios hotels have a lot to learn from these guys. Just excellent.
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GGuest UserThe location of our accommodation is about nine kilometers away from Mingsha Mountain Scenic Area. We drove there in about ten minutes. We have always been looking forward to the starry sky in the northwest, so we found this starry sky-themed B&B and communicated with it first. The store owner is very good at taking starry sky photos. Sure enough, We were not disappointed. The B&B is located at the foot of Mingsha Mountain. There is very little light pollution and the starry sky photos taken are very beautiful.
The room facilities are also very complete. The air conditioner was turned on half an hour in advance. It was already very cool when we checked in in the afternoon. I would like to give a thumbs up to the housekeeper on the day of check-in. He not only helped us take pictures of the stars, but also shared with us how to take pictures of the stars and adjust the parameters of the mobile phone. It was really useful for a long time.
22morrowsworldVisited Dunhuang on several occasions before but Bowen Hotel is the best considering its rating and price. It's a 4 star and only 150 CNY per night. For this you get a well appointed comfortable room with a view of the river. The rooms are well set out with plenty of space, power points and light switches where they are needed, and a stable reliable and secure wifi signal. The Hotel is situated about 300m east of Dunhuang museum. So, still within walking distance of night market main street, bars, memory box cafe, bus no.3 to Mingsha etc
The bathroom is good quality with a glass enclosure for the shower unit, which has lots of space. The hot water system is responsive and strong, over 24 hours (-10°C outside). Good quality towels and a floor mat are provided and replaced each day by the effecient room service staff.who keep rooms spotlessly clean. The queen sized bed is super comfortable- not too soft or too hard. The double boutique room also has a coffee table, sofa and matching foot rest.
I especially appreciated the gym on floor 7. Limited but useful equipment (treadmill, weights). Another useful feature is a laundry service - also on floor 7. I was fortunate enough to interact with the hotel manager, (who communicates in English very well) and she arranged a taxi late at night to Liuyuan. Overall a pleasant hotel experience in a great oasis town. Will definitely stay again and recommend.
Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring, Dunhuang
Price per night from:AED 82
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SSeh KiatRebooked this B&B for my second night.
I offered to pay direct but the lady at the front desk told me I will get a much better rate if I searched online because of the promotions available.
Very warming for a small outfit.
Service attitude is what made me extend my second night here.
Breakfast though good gets cold quickly. They should use food warmers. Mostly vegetarian options other than hard boiled eggs.
GGuest UserThe location is outside the City center in a green ,lush,very quiet environment and very close the Singing mountains . The hotel is built and equipped in traditionell style. The breakfast is made of fresh and high quality dishes in local style. Absoluty outstanding was the hospitality and the help with information, transportation and even more ..we could experience places , got information about the local live, the history of Dunhuang and much more. Departing was like leaving friends behind. Special thanks to Mr. HU his son, the landlords and to Candy. Hope to visit that place and the awesome stay again.
Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring, Dunhuang
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HHeong Siew YinLocation is very ideal, along a pleasant Main Street, around 5 to 8 mins walk to night market, yet away from the rowdiness of tourists. Just opposite there are convenience shops, a western bakery (Angelia) and stretch of small restaurants in an alley which are of good quality.
Front desk services are fantastic especially helpful for foreigners ( though they don’t speak English- try to use e-translator), regarding local attractions and getting a cab for you if encounter difficulties. They are genuinely helpful to try to overcome your difficulties. Special mention on Ya Jin who even asked her regular taxi driver to accompany us to buy the Mogao Grottoes tickets and arranged for a long distance taxi trip to Liuyuan South Railway station. Wang Na also offered her WeChat contact number if we have difficulties coming back at night. Really warm hospitality.
Even the hotel driver who fetched us from the airport was nice(complimentary service). The housekeepers are too hardworking.
Only complain I have is the breakfast which served exactly the same thing every morning and of limited choices. Thus Angelia bakery just opposite was really a good alternative.
SSaharathThe hotel location is good, right in the city center. The exterior may look like an ordinary modern Chinese hotel but the guest room interior is quite nice. Modern with lots of electrical outlets.
The breakfast is simple but tastes really good. The best for this China trip for me.
The hotel also has a free pickup and dropoff service from/to Dunhuang Airport and Dunhuang Railway Station.
One of a few drawbacks for me is the shower room design. I mean construction wise, not decoration wise. Even though there is a circumference groove on the shower room floor to drain water, the swinging glass shower door leaves space at the bottom, causing water to spill outside and pool on the floor. The floor is marbled so it could be slippery.
Another is that even though I had the hotel's WeChat account and had tried to contact them, as I thought I would be able to use the translation function on the app, I was not able to reach anyone or get any response.
PPatrik_ROur stay at this riverside hotel was pleasant, thanks to the nice and friendly personnel. They were consistently helpful, creating a welcoming atmosphere. The hotel's excellent location by the river and close proximity to main tourist attractions (accessible by taxi) made exploring the city a breeze. The room was spacious and impeccably clean, ensuring a comfortable retreat. While the breakfast was just okay, the reception staff's exceptional assistance stood out—they were always ready to help with anything we needed. Overall, a reliable choice for those seeking a convenient and comfortable stay near key tourist spots.
GGuoweiyuThere are few people in the off-season, and the boss came out to pick us up when we arrived. The hotel seems to have no heating, and the boss turned on the air conditioner to warm the room for us in advance. There is an electric blanket on the bed, so it doesn't feel cold at night.
The only drawback is that the water is not very hot at night, and the pillow seems a little dirty.
If you want to stay near Mingsha Mountain to watch the sunrise, this is a very good choice, highly recommended 👍👍👍
Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring, Dunhuang
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GGuest UserFrom the exterior the Dunhuang Jiayuan Hotel looks like a traditional Chinese hotel. But the room is furnished with all the modern trappings that are so essential to a weary traveler. The bedroom and attached bathroom are very clean, hot showers readily available and the bed comfortable.
The hotel is right next to the Shazhou night market and within walking distance to all the transportation hubs which makes visiting Dunhuang attractions easy.
And the service team was fantastic. One and all they were approachable and very helpful. The lovely lady who checked us in not only upgraded our room but she even managed to get us seats on a Western Dunhuang tour which was one of the highlights of our already amazing trip!
Another recommended local dishes for us to try and we were amused to see the name of one such restaurant on a road sign!
In short we love Dunhuang Jiayuan Hotel. Thank you lovely ladies for making our stay there a very satisfying one 👍
EemdethuongThis hotel accepts foreigners. Location is not far from Dunhuang night market. Reception is nice and welcoming although they did not speak english. Translation app will do just fine. 100rmb deposit at check-in and they will give you back at check-out if everything is fine. Room is small, quite old and basic. Smoking is allowed inside hotel floors so it felt really suffocationg. The faucet in the bathroom did not give hot water, only the shower did. The only thing I don’t like is the AC (also heater) emitted kind of a burning smell which made the room suffocated. I turned on for a while and turned off in order to sleep safely.