Jiuquan Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A desert landscape with sand dunes, a traditional pagoda, and a circular water feature.
A desert landscape with sand dunes, a traditional building, and a small pond.
A traditional Chinese pagoda with tiered roofs, surrounded by sparse vegetation and a large sand dune in the background.
A historical fortification overlooking a valley with agricultural fields and cooling towers in the distance.
A traditional pavilion with a tiled roof, surrounded by a gravel area with a decorative stone spiral. In the background, there are mountains and a forested area.

Our guide on where to stay in Jiuquan

Find the best Jiuquan areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A traditional pagoda surrounded by sand dunes and a small pond.
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Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring. You might want to make time for a stop at Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent Lake or Bell Tower.

A traditional Chinese roof with colorful patterns and a clear blue sky.
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Suzhou

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Suzhou. You might want to make time for a stop at Beijiao Park or Jiuquan Park.

Four Points by Sheraton Dunhuang

Four Points by Sheraton Dunhuang

3 out of 5
North of Sanwei Rd & West of Feitian Ave Jiuquan Gansu
The price is AU$193 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$193
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dunhuang. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), Wi-Fi (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Shazhou Market and Dunhuang Museum ...
Four Points by Sheraton Dunhuang
Dunhuang Season Boutique Hotel

Dunhuang Season Boutique Hotel

3.5 out of 5
No.8 Mingshan Road Jiuquan Gansu
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dunhuang. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and free airport pick-up. Popular attractions Shazhou Market and Dunhuang ...
6.8/10 (6 reviews)
"The people who work here are nice (but don't speak English) but the property is not up to reasonable western tourist standards. Some rooms reek of smoke (we were next to a 4-bunk bed room with Chinese men chain smoking), there is no sound mitigation to the doors so you hear every elevator chime and ..."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2019

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Dunhuang Season Boutique Hotel
Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort

Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort

5 out of 5
No. 3 Mingshashan Scenic Avenue, Yueyaquan Town Jiuquan Gansu
The price is AU$230 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$230
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury lodge in Dunhuang. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Bell Tower and Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Our stay at Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort (漠野星河•紫薇垣）was absolute magic—it completely exceeded all our expectations for a desert glamping experience! Clean room: The tent interior was spotless, pristine, and refreshingly dust-free despite being in the desert. The bedding ..."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort
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Stay near popular Jiuquan attractions

Mogao Caves

9.6/10 (4 reviews)
After visiting Mogao Caves, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dunhuang. Amble around the area's forests or experience its museums.
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Cities near Jiuquan

A mosque with a green dome and minarets, and a large white building with a green roof.

Hami

A gazebo on a frozen lake with mountains in the background.

Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture