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Dunhuang: Art in the Desert
Xi’an · Dunhuang
6DAYS
2DESTINATIONS
∞POSSIBILITIES
OVERVIEW
Ancient art and open horizons, with time to look more closely.
A thoughtfully paced journey through Xi’an, Dunhuang, combining celebrated places with time for local context and personal discovery.
- The Terracotta ArmyXi’an
- Mogao cave artDunhuang
Indicative route · Locations are schematic; transport is confirmed during planning.
Your journey, day by day.
DAY 1Arrive in Xi’an
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Arrive and continue to your accommodation. Settle in at your own pace, with a gentle neighbourhood walk or time to rest depending on your arrival. An introduction to local food offers a first sense of Xi’an.
STAY IN Xi’an
Sample day · Visits, guides, meals and transport are confirmed in your final proposal.
DAY 2Xi’an · The Terracotta Army
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Make time today for the terracotta army, with walks and exploration at a pace that suits you. The old city walls still frame a place that once stood at the centre of empires. Meet the extraordinary Terracotta Army, trace the legacy of the Tang dynasty and wander lanes alive with the aromas of cumin, fresh bread and hand-pulled noodles. Xi’an brings archaeology and everyday life into wonderfully close conversation. Adjust the length of each visit to your interests and leave part of the afternoon free for independent discovery or a quiet pause.
STAY IN Xi’an
Sample day · Visits, guides, meals and transport are confirmed in your final proposal.
DAY 3Xi’an · Ancient city walls
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Make time today for ancient city walls, with walks and exploration at a pace that suits you. The old city walls still frame a place that once stood at the centre of empires. Meet the extraordinary Terracotta Army, trace the legacy of the Tang dynasty and wander lanes alive with the aromas of cumin, fresh bread and hand-pulled noodles. Xi’an brings archaeology and everyday life into wonderfully close conversation. Adjust the length of each visit to your interests and leave part of the afternoon free for independent discovery or a quiet pause.
STAY IN Xi’an
Sample day · Visits, guides, meals and transport are confirmed in your final proposal.
DAY 4Continue to Dunhuang · A first perspective
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After breakfast, continue to Dunhuang using the transport best suited to the final route and operating schedules. Allow time for the transfer and a comfortable break. Settle into your accommodation, take a gentle neighbourhood walk and enjoy regional flavours. Leave the main visits for the full days ahead.
STAY IN Dunhuang
Sample day · Visits, guides, meals and transport are confirmed in your final proposal.
DAY 5Dunhuang · Mogao cave art
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Make time today for mogao cave art, with walks and exploration at a pace that suits you. At the edge of the desert, Dunhuang carries the memory of the Silk Road. Plan ahead for a guided visit to the Mogao Caves, then step into the immense space of the dunes and oasis landscape. Time here is best divided between art, history and the changing colours of the desert at the end of the day. Adjust the length of each visit to your interests and leave part of the afternoon free for independent discovery or a quiet pause.
STAY IN Dunhuang
Sample day · Visits, guides, meals and transport are confirmed in your final proposal.
DAY 6Dunhuang · A fond farewell
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Enjoy breakfast and a final pause in Dunhuang, depending on departure time. Continue to the station or airport for your onward journey, or extend your stay in China. Transfer and transport arrangements are confirmed in the final proposal.
STAY IN Dunhuang
Sample day · Visits, guides, meals and transport are confirmed in your final proposal.
Beautiful places to pause.
Stay inspiration, selected around the route. Specific properties are confirmed during planning.
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The right time. The right journey.
This is a sample itinerary, available for personal planning rather than a live scheduled departure. Choose your preferred season to begin a travel brief.
Illustrative starting budget, per personUS$4,850
Based on two guests sharing. Final cost varies with travel dates, accommodation, routing and inclusions. International flights are excluded from the sample budget. No live availability is implied.
JOURNEY DETAILS
Considered from the beginning.
Planning priorities
- A pace matched to your interests and abilities
- Clear transfers and sensible travel days
- Local context and language preferences
- Stay locations that suit the route
Confirm in the proposal
- Exact accommodation and room categories
- Transport, admissions and meals
- Access requirements and alternatives
- Operator details and booking terms
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LOCAL GUIDES
A local perspective.
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Follow your curiosity.
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