In-Depth Dunhuang: Caves and Passes
Five days exploring Dunhuang in depth: the Mogao Caves, the Xiqian Caves, the full Yangguan and Yumen Pass routes, and the Yardang at sunset.
Building on the classic route, this adds the Xiqian Caves, Yangguan Pass and Hecang City, and splits the western route over two days instead of rushing a 12-hour round trip. Evenings include two shows, Once More, Dunhuang and Dunhuang Grand Ceremony. Suits travelers interested in Silk Road history and murals who want a slower pace. The Yulin Caves in Guazhou have their own dedicated route and are not included here.
每日安排
第 1 天 · Arrival and Dang River Evening
敦煌（敦煌博物館、反彈琵琶雕塑與黨河風情線、敦煌夜市（沙州夜市））
About 15 minutes by car from the airport to the city; in the evening, walk along the Dang River scenic route to the night market.
住宿：市區沙洲夜市
第 2 天 · Mogao Caves and Once More, Dunhuang
About 30 minutes by taxi to the Mogao Caves; in the afternoon, go to a theater near the city for the show, about 15 minutes away.
Allow 3–5 hours for the Mogao Caves; you can also book a guided tour of the special caves.
住宿：市區沙洲夜市
第 3 天 · Yumen Pass, Hecang City and the Yardang
Charter a car northwest about 90 km to Yumen Pass, then continue to the Yardang for sunset; about 300 km round trip.
Yumen Pass, the Han Great Wall and Hecang City are usually sold as a combined ticket.
住宿：市區沙洲夜市
第 4 天 · Xiqian Caves and Yangguan Pass
Charter a car southwest: the Xiqian Caves are about 35 km away and Yangguan about 70 km; in the afternoon, return to town for Mingsha Shan, then watch a show in the evening.
住宿：市區沙洲夜市
第 5 天 · Leiyin Temple and White Horse Pagoda
Round trip by taxi within the city; after noon, about 15 minutes to the airport.