Jiuquan

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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.

Where to stay in Jiuquan

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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.
Photo by Rania Zheng
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Suzhou

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

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 HK$977 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
HK$977
HK$1,140 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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)
"Place was beautiful and absolutely amazing the main point of contact Lu Jinyuan was beyond helpful he got us where we wanted to go, arranged the mogao cave tickets got us to there had a driver waiting to pick us up and take us back to the room. So super helpful and extremely patient with English ..."

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort
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 HK$760 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
HK$760
HK$886 total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (3 reviews)
"Hotel charged for breakfast that was supposed to be included. Elevator broken 1st night. Room standard not different from premium as listed. Halls not clevacuumed or clean."

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

Four Points by Sheraton Dunhuang
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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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Things to do

3 Day Private Silk Road Tour of Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes

3 Day Private Silk Road Tour of Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes

HK$10,081
per adult
3 Day Private Silk Road Tour of Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes
Mogao Grottoes

Dunhuang Private Day Tour Mogao Grottoes, Singing Dunes and Crescent Moon Spring

HK$2,814
per adult
Dunhuang Private Day Tour Mogao Grottoes, Singing Dunes and Crescent Moon Spring
10 Days Private Tour Gansu & Inner Mongolia MUST SEE Trip

10 Days Private Tour Gansu & Inner Mongolia MUST SEE Trip

HK$28,943
per adult
10 Days Private Tour Gansu & Inner Mongolia MUST SEE Trip
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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.

Dunhuang

A mountain with a long, winding road leading to a tower on top.

Jiayuguan

A landscape of colorful, rugged hills with a cloudy sky.

Zhangye

A vast desert landscape with undulating sand dunes and visible footprints.

Guazhou County