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Family-friendly Attractions
Top 10 Family-friendly Attractions in Dunhuang [2025]
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Yang Guan
4.5
/5
2697 reviews
7.2
From QAR 25.88
Based on 59 reviews
56.4 km from downtown
Phone +8609378833089
Address: Yangguan Scenic Spot, Yangguan Town, Dunhuang City, Jiuquan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Highlights:
A traditional welcome with ancient war drums showcases folk vitality
Ride a camel to retrace the ancient Silk Road
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It's a less-visited attraction, recommended for those interested in history. During the off-season, it's practically private; taking the sightseeing bus to a designated spot inside the park for photos is highly recommended. Currently, the off-season ticket price is 50 yuan and the sightseeing bus is 20 yuan, which is reasonable, but compared to other attractions mentioned, the ticket price and bus fare are both about 10 yuan cheaper each.
Yangguan was an important pass on the Silk Road. The well-known poem, "I urge you to drink another cup of wine, for once you leave Yangguan, you will find no old friends," describes the ancient Yangguan Road in the Gobi Desert.
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Dunhuang Museum
4.7
/5
1186 reviews
6.9
Based on 90 reviews
Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring | 1.4 km from downtown
Phone +8609378818173
Address: 1390 Mingshan North Road, Dunhuang City, Jiuquan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1.5–2 hours
Highlights:
Admire the music grottoes of the Mogao Caves up close
The beacon tower on the Han Dynasty city wall has a unique shape
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Teacher Qin's explanations were very professional. As a local of Dunhuang, she has a deep understanding of the area. She is passionate about the Mogao Caves and has her own unique understanding of art. We talked a lot, which helped us learn more about Dunhuang. Highly recommended!
The Dunhuang Museum is definitely worth a visit. Besides the historical artifacts on display and relics unearthed from ancient tombs, there's also a magnificent replica of Cave 45, a classic Mogao Grottoes site, and various cultural and creative products. Free guided tours are available inside, giving you a quick glimpse into history. A must-see in Dunhuang.
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Dunhuang Bookstore
4.8
/5
203 reviews
6.3
Shazhou Market | 485m from downtown
Address: 甘肃省酒泉市敦煌市妙街59号103室
Highlights:
Create your own Han Dynasty scroll
The bookstore's dome recreates the splendor of the Mogao Caves
196 positive reviews
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Dunhuang Bookstore is located on the banks of the Dang River. The interior environment is absolutely aesthetically pleasing. The first floor mainly features cultural and creative products, while the second floor has a very rich collection of books, mostly related to Dunhuang. You can sit quietly all day with good books, coffee, and snacks. In the evening, as the sun sets, you can see a different kind of scenery outside the window!
Treasure Bookstore, you have to make an appointment before entering, and then wear this set to enter. The bookstore is very quiet and has a great feeling. The child read a book here for a while. We did not draw clay prints here, it was too expensive, so we went to another one.
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Dunhuang Press
5.0
/5
360 reviews
5.9
Shazhou Market | 1.2 km from downtown
Address: 120 meters south of the intersection of Danghe East Road and Xiangyun Road, Dunhuang City, Jiuquan City
Highlights:
Immersive cultural festival experience
Recreating the murals of the Mogao Caves with light and shadow
356 positive reviews
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There are so many stamps, of course the paid stamps are more beautiful and nicer looking, the handmade experience is also good, the cultural and creative products are also very exquisite, the printed coffee has many patterns to choose from, if you bring children, two or three hours is not enough. No reservation is actually required.
The seal carving craftsmanship is exquisite, the seal method is simple and elegant, the stone is delicate and warm, the customization service is patient and thoughtful, the finished product far exceeds expectations, and it is a perfect fusion of traditional culture and craftsmanship. It is worth recommending!
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Sleeples Stwon
4.9
/5
1021 reviews
5.4
Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring | 4.4 km from downtown
Phone +8609376955555
Address: Mingshan Road, Dunhuang City, Jiuquan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Highlights:
Molten Iron Sparks Bloom in the Night Sky Like a Goddess Scattering Flowers
Camel Riding and Desert Treasure Hunt at Sunset
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Crescent Moon Lake Town: A Millennium Legend in the Desert
On the banks of Mingsha Mountain in Dunhuang, Gansu, there is a Crescent Moon Lake Town that shines like a pearl. It is a shining gem on the Silk Road and a tourist destination that tourists yearn for.
The architectural style of Crescent Moon Lake Town is unique, and the legacy of the Han and Tang Dynasties is overwhelming. The simple and elegant pavilions, the corridors with carved beams and painted buildings, every detail shows the charm of the thousand-year-old ancient city. Walking on the streets of the town, it seems to travel through time and space and return to the prosperous ancient Silk Road. On both sides of the street, there are all kinds of specialty shops. In the handicraft shops, there are exquisite replicas of Dunhuang murals, colorful silk scarves, lifelike clay sculptures, etc., which are dazzling and make people love them.
This is also a paradise for food. You can taste authentic Northwest cuisine, the aroma of red willow barbecue is overflowing, and the tender lamb sizzles on the red willow branches, exuding an attractive aroma. Paoer oil cake is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Take a bite and the sweet taste spreads in your mouth. There are also special snacks such as gray bean soup and fried elm money, each of which can immerse your taste buds in delicious enjoyment.
Crescent Moon Lake Town not only has charming architecture and food, but also has a wealth of cultural experience activities. Here, you can walk into the paper-cutting experience center and learn paper-cutting art from the inheritors of intangible cultural heritage. Use a pair of scissors and a piece of red paper to cut out exquisite Dunhuang patterns. You can also create your own Dunhuang artwork in the handmade clay sculpture experience center and feel the changes of the soil at your fingertips. In addition, the sand painting experience center is also a good place not to be missed. Pour colorful sand into glass bottles to create unique sand painting works.
The natural landscape around the town is even more intoxicating. The world-famous Crescent Moon Lake in Mingsha Mountain is close at hand, and the rolling sand dunes are shining golden under the sun.
It would be a pity to go to Dunhuang and not visit Yuequan Town. There are all kinds of food and customs, especially many travel photography shops, with all kinds of clothes for you to choose from. Especially the food makes people drool, eat all kinds of food.
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Mingsha Mountain Wanyou RV Wild Luxury Camping Site
5.0
/5
721 reviews
5.1
Shazhou Market | 604m from downtown
Phone +8613993753707
Address: 甘肃省酒泉市敦煌市沙洲南路14号向内100米商铺(办理入住)
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 day
Highlights:
Outdoor movies, concerts, and a dreamy campsite
Interactive family off-road vehicle experience
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The boss has a nice voice and is a handsome guy. He is the same in his work and life. He took us to ride a beach off-road motorcycle, which was so exciting. I like this kind of passion. The desert is endless and it feels so good to walk barefoot on the sand.
It was my first time to experience desert camping. It was really great. I watched the sunrise in the morning and had a barbecue and watched the stars at night. It felt great. The people here were very hospitable and had a lot of fun. It was a very pleasant camping experience. It was great.
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