Dunhuang Travel Guide
China
Dunhuang is a city in Gansu province, north-west China, on the edge of the Gobi Desert. It is associated with the ancient Silk Road and serves as an important settlement in this remote part of the country.
Most visitors arrive by air at Dunhuang Airport (DNH). Dunhuang is inland, and there are no notable beaches within 40 kilometres, so trips here are focused on its desert and Silk Road setting rather than the coast.
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Pays in CNY
Plug type Type A & Type C & Type I (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +86
Tipping: Tipping is not a widespread practice in China, especially in mainland China. However, there are some exceptions, particularly in tourist-oriented services within larger cities.
Best time to visit Dunhuang
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4°1Mar
14°1Apr
21°0May
28°2Jun
34°1Jul
35°2Aug
33°3Sep
27°1Oct
19°0Nov
8°1Dec
-1°1Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in Dunhuang
莫高窟数字展示中心
art museum
3.7 km
瓜州東千佛洞
buddhist place of worship
3.7 km
Getting there
Dunhuang Airport · 0 km
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