Visiting Dunhuang once in winter is equivalent to going three times in summer~

Who understands, family! Summer in Dunhuang is packed with crowds, exposed to the scorching desert sun, and you have to queue to ride camels, which cuts the experience in half. But winter in Dunhuang is the right way to unlock its charm! The vast desert quiets down, leaving only pure desolation and vastness. When the wind blows, you can clearly hear the sound of the Singing Sand Dunes. Every snapshot feels like a grand scene undisturbed by anyone~ Especially now, staying at Dongyi or Dunhuang Mountain Villa is just perfect! The cost-performance ratio is maxed out, the hotel is right at the edge of the desert, and opening the window feels like stepping into a mural. On clear nights, looking up reveals a sky full of stars, so romantic it leaves you speechless~ ✨Why must you rush to Dunhuang in winter? ✅ Mogao Caves are forever! In the off-season, 10 caves are open, and you don’t have to fight for special caves. You can slowly appreciate the details of the murals, way more worthwhile than peak season. ✅ Airfares are shockingly cheap! Direct flights from Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Hong Kong make it easy for students to go. ✅ No queues at all! Camel riding and sand sliding are “private” experiences, letting you enjoy the desert’s tranquility and take photos without dodging crowds. ✅ Cold-sensitive people can relax! The scenic area offers warming tea and heat packs, and if you’re lucky, you might see snow on the Singing Sand Dunes, making the desert with white snow stunningly beautiful. 🔆 Personally tested fun highlights ✅ Mogao Caves A ticket: Watch 2 movies first, then visit 10 caves, fully immersing in history. ✅ Hand-painting clay tablets: Experience the daily life of Mogao artisans, and you can take your finished work home. ✅ "See Dunhuang Again" show: An immersive experience of Silk Road stories with a powerful aftereffect. ✅ Desert ATV + camel riding: No interruptions, play however you want, super free. ✅ Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent Lake: Witness the rare sand and water coexistence, perfect for sunset photos. ✅ Desert feast + bonfire: Eat delicious food and watch stars around the bonfire, the atmosphere is legendary. ✅ Yardang Devil City: Shoot wasteland-style photos and enjoy the magnificent sunset views. ✅ Yangguan and Yumenguan Passes: Learn Silk Road history with a guide and feel the grandeur beyond the frontier. Sharing a 5-day itinerary (personally tested, no rush) ✅ Day 1: Airport pickup → check into a luxury hotel → visit Shazhou Night Market for snacks ✅ Day 2: In-depth Mogao Caves tour → desert ATV + camel riding → custom feast → "See Dunhuang Again" show ✅ Day 3: Yumenguan Pass → Yardang Devil City off-road → watch sunset ✅ Day 4: Yangguan Pass → clay tablet painting experience → Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent Lake stargazing ✅ Day 5: Dunhuang Museum → airport drop-off