Day 8: DUNHUANG / TURPAN

Mogao Caves – Crescent Lake – Minsha Sand Dunes – Overnight Train

Breakfast, followed by an excursion to the Mogao Caves, located 25 km southeast of Dunhuang.

Stretching over 1,600 meters along Mount Mingsha, the site includes 492 caves, over 2,400 statues, and 45,000 m² of murals.

Lunch during the visit.

Visit to Crescent Lake and the Minsha Sand Dunes, a natural border between the oasis and the desert.

Dinner in town, then board the overnight train to Turpan. Night on board.