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A desert landscape with a large rock formation featuring multiple caves and a small tower on top. 2
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Price is AU$555 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • The Silk Road and its trek through deserts and hills had long been the tale of Dunhuang and West China, lasting thousands of years. Now…it goes further and further. When sand echos with solar panels, the men steal light from the sun, this old and legendary route is now rejunevated in the wisdom of mankind. This short journey will take you across the essence of Dunhuang– from the Tower of Prometheus(CSP Station)to the Crecent Moon Spring, and from the 1,900 year-old tomb to one of the most important temples in China, you will stand beneath the starry sky, and truly know how we harness the future and the past.

Activity location

  • Dunhuang
    • Dunhuang, Gansu, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • JI Hotel
    • 736200, Jiu Quan Shi, Gan Su Sheng, China

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1 Day West China Technology and Silk Road Tour

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English
Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
AU$554.62 x 1 AdultAU$554.62
Total
Price is AU$554.62
Until Wed, 4 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Admission fee
  • Inclusions
    Bilingual guide
  • Inclusions
    The latest Chinese EVs are provided during the journey, such as BYD and Xiaomi.
  • Exclusions
    Service charge
  • Exclusions
    Personal purchases

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Dunhuang

  • 2h
In the morning, visit the Dunhuang CSP Plant, which is also known as the "Super Mirror" power station. Being China's largest molten salt solar thermal plant, it's an engineering marvel you can actually visit and experience. The plant's core is a field of 12,000 computer-controlled mirrors shattering Tyndall effect at daytime. The plant also uses molten salt to store solar energy as heat, allowing it to generate electricity 24 hours a day.

Dunhuang

  • 1h
In the afternoon, explore the West Jin Dynasty Tomb Site to learn about the history of Silk Road. Go an advanture deep down the tomb, and see how ancient Chinese people build their afterlives.

Dunhuang Leiyin Temple

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
After the tomb visit, check out the oldest temple in Dunhuang--Leiyin Temple. Being one of the origins of Chinese Buddha culture, it has stood here for thousands of years and witnessed the rise and fall of the silk road. Listen to the monk sing buddism lectures, and enjoy your inner peace.

Mingsha Shan - Echoing-Sand Mountain

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
In the evening, climb up to the Mingsha Shan to listen to the echoing sand. Watch the sunset while singing together with the crowd.

Dunhuang

  • 2h
At night around 9 p.m, take part in the star observation activity when the weather is fine. Take spectacular galaxy picture with you standing beneath it. Learn the constellation storey with the teacher, and use a telescope to see the deep space.

Location

Activity location

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    Dunhuang
    • Dunhuang, Gansu, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    JI Hotel
    • 736200, Jiu Quan Shi, Gan Su Sheng, China

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