1 Day West China Technology and Silk Road Tour
- 8–12 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's included
- Admission fee
- Bilingual guide
- The latest Chinese EVs are provided during the journey, such as BYD and Xiaomi.
What's not
- Gratuities
- Personal purchases
Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
In the evening, climb up to the Mingsha Shan to listen to the echoing sand. Watch the sunset while singing together with the crowd.
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 story with the teacher, and use a telescope to see the deep space.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The tour leader will meet you at the hotel's lobby with a sign with the lead traveler's name. Please share your contact method with us, so we can reach you before the day of departure.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 30 travellers
- Operated by
- CosmoRover
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Dunhuang
- Its from-price is 22% above the median of the 85 experiences we list in Dunhuang.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Dunhuang
Dunhuang, an oasis town in Gansu province on the old Silk Road, is known for the Mogao Caves, desert dunes and a crescent-shaped spring.
Dunhuang lies at the western end of the Hexi Corridor in Gansu province, among Gobi desert and sand dunes, and was a stop on the Silk Road for caravans between China and Central Asia. The Mogao Caves, a World Heritage Site about 25 km south-east of the town, hold hundreds of cave temples carved into a cliff from the fourth century onwards, with painted walls and clay Buddhas.
Top-ranked sights in Dunhuang: Mogao Caves, Singing Sand Dunes (Mingsha Shan).
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