Dunhuang is unique for its charming scenic spots of human interests and the natural landscapes. In order to make tourists have a deeper feeling about the fascination of these places, several specialized tours are introduced by Dunhuang, such as "driving by oneself across the ancient passes (Yangguan Pass and jade Gate Pass), traveling from Mingsha Mountain to Mogao Grottoes by camel (Mogao Grottoes and Xiqianfodong Caves), motorcycle contest in desert, adventurous tour by walk (Luobubo), traveling across the Takolamagan Desert by foot, A research tour of the grotto art. "When you leave the busy and noisy city you work in, when you speed by across the endless Gobi desert, when you ride the camel, known as the boat in the desert, and listen to the rhythmical camel bells; When you run after the elusive castle in Spain by motor; when you sit in the caves and draw the beautiful flying Apsaras, the feeling of returning back to nature, the relaxation and happiness will spring unconsciously from your heart.
The Itinerary of the Specialized Tours to Dunhuang
1. Aself-driving motor tour to the Gobi and ancient passes: the downtown area-the Jade Gate Pass-Hecang Town-the Great Wall in Han Dynasty-the Yadan Ghost's Castle
2. Acamel tour from Mingsha Mountain to the Grottoes: the downtown area-mingsha Mountain and the Crescent Moon Spring-the Mogao Grottoes.
3. A camel tour from Mingsha Mountain to Yangguan Pass: the downtown area-the Mingsha Mountain and the Crescent Moon Spring-The Danghe River Reservoir-Yangguan Passrural grape gardens
4. A tour to the Great Wall of Han Dynasty and the Ghost's Castle in Yadan: the downtown area-the Great Wall of Han Dynasty-the Jade Gate Pass-the Ghost's Castle in Yadan
5. The morning of Dunhuang: appreciating sunrise at the Mingsha Mountain and the Jade ate Pass
6. A research tour for the art of Grottoes: the downtown area-the Mogao Grottoes-the Qianfodong Cave-the Yulin Grottoes
7. A tour across the Luobubo Desert on foot: the downtown area-the Jade Gate Pass-the Yadan Ghost's Castle-the Bayi Well-Luobubo--Ruoqiang
8. A rural landscape tour to farming land and grape gardens: the downtown area-a farmer's house in Yangjiaqiao Village-the grape garden in Nanhu Village