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Dunhuang
Dunhuang

Dunhuang Travel Guide 2025: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | December, 2025

About Dunhuang

Recommended trip: 2–4 day(s)

Recommended trip: 2–4 day(s)

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Things to do in Dunhuang

What to do

Looking for things to do in Dunhuang? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Mingsha Mountain And Crescent Spring

Mingsha Mountain And Crescent Spring

4.7/531,697 Reviews
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Deserts
Night view
Mogao Caves

Mogao Caves

4.4/510,341 Reviews
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Historic buildings
Yang Guan

Yang Guan

4.5/52,687 Reviews
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Historic buildings
Night view
Yumen Pass

Yumen Pass

4.4/52,217 Reviews
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Historic buildings
Dunhuang Yardang National Geopark

Dunhuang Yardang National Geopark

4.6/52,835 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Dahaidao

Dahaidao

4.7/5846 Reviews
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Historic buildings
Night view
Dunhuang Museum

Dunhuang Museum

4.7/51,183 Reviews
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Museums
Dunhuang Bookstore

Dunhuang Bookstore

4.8/5201 Reviews
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Night view
Dunhuang Press

Dunhuang Press

5.0/5360 Reviews
Ancient Sound of Dunhuang

Ancient Sound of Dunhuang

4.8/5675 Reviews
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Drama
Performances
The Western Thousands Buddha Grottoes

The Western Thousands Buddha Grottoes

4.3/5265 Reviews
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Historic buildings
No.66 Road

No.66 Road

4.5/530 Reviews
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Night view

Where to stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Dunhuang, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Dunhuang dishes and foodie spots.
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Shun Zhang Donkey Meat Noodle

Shun Zhang Donkey Meat Noodle

4.0/5349 Reviews
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Fast Food
Avg. SAR34/person
夏家合汁(天润花园小区店)

夏家合汁(天润花园小区店)

4.4/5118 Reviews
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Snacks
Avg. SAR13/person
ZHOUJI MENBINGZI

ZHOUJI MENBINGZI

4.2/573 Reviews
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Northwest China Cuisine
Avg. SAR39/person
QI XING LOU GUO MU KAO QUAN YANG

QI XING LOU GUO MU KAO QUAN YANG

4.9/5249 Reviews
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Barbeque
Avg. SAR49/person
Jingyuangaliumeiweiyanggaorou

Jingyuangaliumeiweiyanggaorou

4.6/5326 Reviews
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Northwest China Cuisine
Avg. SAR42/person
Chengbianbian Barbecue (Dunhuang Main Branch)

Chengbianbian Barbecue (Dunhuang Main Branch)

4.4/518 Reviews
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Barbeque
Avg. SAR45/person
范记靖远羊羔肉

范记靖远羊羔肉

4.8/528 Reviews
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Northwest China Cuisine
Avg. SAR42/person
Yanglaowuyangroufen Soup

Yanglaowuyangroufen Soup

4.5/529 Reviews
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Snacks
Avg. SAR11/person
Laozhongjiaqingzhenkaoyangpai (mingchiguangchang)

Laozhongjiaqingzhenkaoyangpai (mingchiguangchang)

4.4/526 Reviews
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Barbeque
Avg. SAR33/person
xu ji lv rou huang mian hu yang men bing

xu ji lv rou huang mian hu yang men bing

4.6/518 Reviews
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Fast Food
Avg. SAR26/person
Dajijianglvrouhuang Noodle House

Dajijianglvrouhuang Noodle House

3.7/5223 Reviews
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Fast Food
Avg. SAR34/person
清真·敦来顺·手抓羊肉

清真·敦来顺·手抓羊肉

5.0/58 Reviews
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Northwest China Cuisine
Avg. SAR34/person

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