🏨 Dunhuang Private Day Tour to Yulin Grotto and Western Thousand Buddha Caves Activity

Dunhuang Private Day Tour to Yulin Grotto and Western Thousand Buddha Caves

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From $264.62

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Pricing Info: Per Person

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Departs: China, China

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

If you are looking for a unique excursion than all the others , then look no further. Explore the less touristic side of Yulin Grotto and Western Thousand Buddha Caves. They are not as famous as the Mogao Caves, however, they are part of the Dunhuang art which considered as the world most richly endowed, and longest used treasure house of Buddhist art. A professional guide leads you on an informative tour and shares insight about this civilization. Tour includes all entrance fees, a Chinese lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

What's Included

Battery bus at Yulin Grotto

Bottled water

English speaking tour guide

Entrance fee

Lunch

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

Accommodation

Gratuites

The entrance fees is only for regular caves, you can pay extra if you want to visit special caves.

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 3
CHILD: Age: 4 - 9
ADULT: Age: 10 - 90

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Xiqian Buddha Caves

Your tour guide will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel by holding your name sign, hop on your private air-conditioned vehicle, heading directly to Western Thousand Buddha Caves(1 hours), your tour guide will explain the related histories and stories, feel free to ask questions if you have.

As part of the Mogao Grottoes, the Western Thousand-Buddha Cave is set into a cliff on the northern bank of the Dang River. Because the frescos in this cave are similar in structure and artistic style to those in Mogao Caves, the Western Thousand-Buddha Cave is considered as one of the important components of Dunhuang Buddhist art.

Follow the professional tour guide from the attraction to discover the charms of this site. You will explore 5 caves. As you explore the caves, your guide will point out the meaning of different wall paintings which aspects of medieval politics, economics, culture, arts, religion, ethnic relations, and daily dress in western China.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Yulin Grotto

Then, heading to Yulin Grotto(2 hours), sit back and enjoy the sceneries along the way.

Known as the “Gem of Ancient Cultur". Yulin Grottoes is a branch of the Mogao Grottoes and is similar to the ones found in Dunhuang County. There are 42 caves with complete frescoes, comprising of huge scripture drawings, portraits of Buddha, rare animals and plants, harvests, weddings, banquets, chess, brewing, music and dancing.

Follow your tour guide, you will explore 5 to 7 caves. As you explore the caves, your guide will point out the meaning of different wall paintings which aspects of medieval politics, economics, culture, arts, religion, ethnic relations, and daily dress in western China. If you want to explore "special caves" which have extra cost, just let your tour guide know.

After the tour finished you will be transferred to your hotel in Dunhuang.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

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