"A stop of the Silk Road" Top 5 Page for this destination Dunhuang by SirRichard

Dunhuang Travel Guide: 134 reviews and 247 photos

Dunes and caves

I visited Dunhuang in 1991, as part of a longer trip from Samarkanda to Beijing, following the Silk Route.

Dunhuang was a famous stop on the route, as it was an oasis on the way.
The most famous landmarks around here are the Mogao Buddhist Caves with wall paintings & sculptures, the Singing Sand Mountains and the Crescent Moon Lake.

The Silk Road

Dunhuang location

The Silk Road was a trading route linking China with the Mediterranean coasts. It started during the time of the Han Dynasty, 206BC-220AD.

It is not an actual “road” but a route, including several paths and branches but going briefly from Xian through the north of China, middle Asia, Caucasus ending in Turkey and Venice.

Dunhuang was an oasis town in the route from Xian to Kashgar.

Ancient Cities

An ancient city

Near Dunhuang, in the north part of China, there are many ruined old cities, which flourished in the period of the ncamels caravans and were abandoned later...

Last visit to Dunhuang: Aug 1991
Intro Updated Oct 29, 2003
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Reviews (14)

"Tourist" money What to Pack (1)

When I visited Chine there was 2 kinds of money: 1.- The normal YUAN, used by the locals. 2.- The RENMINS or "tourist... more travel advice

Tea Shopping (2)

If U like tea (not the little bags, the REAL one), in China you will find endless varieties ans antique shops where they... more travel advice

Gobi Desert Favorites (4)

The Gobi Desert is all around Dunhuang. The place is a real oasis in this desertic endless landscapes, a bit monotonous... more travel advice

Chinese pharmacies Shopping (2)

Cinese traditional medicine is completely different from the western one. Thus, pharmacies here are not the aseptical... more travel advice

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Comments (7)

DavidWang Aug 13, 2004 at 3:28 AM Report Abuse

I'm glad you like this place.I'm a native in Gansu province.I'm proud of it ! Thank you for your interesting page.
herzog63 Nov 25, 2003 at 10:39 AM Report Abuse

I also have a horseshoe from my recent trip to Myanmar..I don't think it belonged to Marco Polo though..ahah Fantastic adventure Joaquin!
tpangelinan Nov 23, 2003 at 7:39 AM Report Abuse

Great page, really enjoyed the Gobi Desert. It does look like a fascinating. :o)
TomorrowsAngel Nov 15, 2003 at 10:56 AM Report Abuse

Interesting page. The caves look interesting. Camel rides are cool aye. Bec
Imbi Nov 12, 2003 at 11:36 PM Report Abuse

I had camel ride once, when I was in Karachi but I didn’t enjoy it. Nice page.
Beach_dog Nov 6, 2003 at 1:05 PM Report Abuse

And I'm pleased to be the second :0) It looks like the horseshoe brought you luck Joaquin, you have retained your youthful looks. You are right about dune walking, it's very tiring, I walked up some in Tarifa the other week.
tini58de Nov 4, 2003 at 1:47 PM Report Abuse

So happy to be the first one to congratulate you on this wonderful page! I did not know, what to expect, when I opened it, but the Gobi Desert definitely is on my wish list! Wonderful page, Joaquin!