Title: Visit Qilizhen: 2026 Travel Guide for Qilizhen, Jiuquan | Expedia.com [Hotels in Qilizhen](https://expedia.com/Qilizhen-Hotels.d3000743321.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Qilizhen](https://expedia.com/Qilizhen-Vacation-Rentals.d3000743321.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Qilizhen](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Qilizhen.d3000743321.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Qilizhen](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Qilizhen.d3000743321.Car-Rental-Guide)[Qilizhen Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Qilizhen.d3000743321.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Qilizhen ## Travel Guide ## Visit Qilizhen Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 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[Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F28%2F2026&endDate=3%2F1%2F2026&selected=23416658&PinnedHotelID=23416658&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000743321) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F28%2F2026&endDate=3%2F1%2F2026&selected=23416658&PinnedHotelID=23416658&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000743321) ![Dunhuang Season Boutique Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24130000/24124400/24124400/128477b7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dunhuang Season Boutique Hotel No.8 Mingshan Road Jiuquan Gansu Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dunhuang. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and free airport pick-up. Popular attractions Shazhou Market ... 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 Sep 7, 2019 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F28%2F2026&endDate=3%2F1%2F2026&selected=24124400&PinnedHotelID=24124400&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000743321) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F28%2F2026&endDate=3%2F1%2F2026&selected=24124400&PinnedHotelID=24124400&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000743321) ![Four Points by Sheraton Dunhuang](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111520000/111512600/111512510/af300525_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Four Points by Sheraton Dunhuang North of Sanwei Rd & West of Feitian Ave Jiuquan Gansu $73 nightly $77 total Feb 25 - Feb 26 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this 3-star hotel in Dunhuang. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), WiFi (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Shazhou Market and Dunhuang ... 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 Nov 26, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F25%2F2026&endDate=2%2F26%2F2026&selected=111512510&PinnedHotelID=111512510&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000743321) [See all 24 properties in Qilizhen](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F15%2F2026&endDate=2%2F16%2F2026®ionId=3000743321) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Qilizhen hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000743321&startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15)[Feb 14 - Feb 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000743321&startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000743321&startDate=2026-02-15&endDate=2026-02-16)[Feb 15 - Feb 16](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000743321&startDate=2026-02-15&endDate=2026-02-16) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000743321&startDate=2%2F20%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026)[Feb 20 - Feb 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000743321&startDate=2%2F20%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Each grotto in the caves were decorated by a separate beneficiary. As a gift to Buddha.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6096048/e4ad5eb7-26e5-43e2-9f22-6c0d83ebd077.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mogao Caves After visiting Mogao Caves, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dunhuang. Amble around the area's forest or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.com/Mogao-Caves-Jiuquan.d6096048.Vacation-Attraction) #### Crescent Lake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Crescent Lake during your travels in Dunhuang. Discover the area's desert landscape and sunrises. [](https://expedia.com/Crescent-Lake-Jiuquan.d6096046.Vacation-Attraction) #### Jiuquan Park Explore the great outdoors at Jiuquan Park, a lovely green space in Jiuquan. Take in the museums and desert landscape in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Jiuquan-Park-Suzhou.d553248621532750647.Vacation-Attraction) #### An'nanba Natural Reserve Explore the great outdoors at An'nanba Natural Reserve, a lovely green space in Aksai Kazakh Autonomous County. [](https://expedia.com/Annanba-Natural-Reserve-Jiuquan.d553248621532750389.Vacation-Attraction) #### Xiqian Buddha Caves You can find out about the history of Dunhuang with a stop at Xiqian Buddha Caves. Wander the parks or discover the area's desert landscape. [](https://expedia.com/Xiqian-Buddha-Caves-Jiuquan.d553248621532750527.Vacation-Attraction) #### Dunhuang Museum You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Dunhuang Museum during your travels in Dunhuang. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's desert landscape. [](https://expedia.com/Dunhuang-Museum-Jiuquan.d553248621532750538.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![2-Day Amazing Dunhuang Private Tour with Mogao Caves and More](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2732395/13acce18-1fc3-4794-b4d1-d8b3e2be6999.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 2-Day Amazing Dunhuang Private Tour with Mogao Caves and More $908 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/2-day-amazing-dunhuang-private-tour-with-mogao-caves-and-more.a2732395.activity-details) [See all activities in Qilizhen](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Qilizhen.d3000743321.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Qilizhen ![A rooftop view of the sand dunes and Gobi Desert in the distance.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981709410/abd7c063-9112-4f1e-b824-b660ad7b09bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Dunhuang ![Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake in Dunhuang, Gansu Province - Desert scenery under clear sky](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140429/e073414e-30e8-46c1-b685-dd150110723c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Jiuquan - Cities near Qilizhen - Places of interest [Dunhuang](https://expedia.com/Dunhuang.dx1038)[Jiuquan](https://expedia.com/Jiuquan.dx6140429) - [Mogao Caves ](https://expedia.com/Mogao-Caves-Jiuquan.d6096048.Vacation-Attraction) - [Xiqian Buddha Caves ](https://expedia.com/Xiqian-Buddha-Caves-Jiuquan.d553248621532750527.Vacation-Attraction) - [Dunhuang Museum ](https://expedia.com/Dunhuang-Museum-Jiuquan.d553248621532750538.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mingsha Shan ](https://expedia.com/Mingsha-Shan-Jiuquan.d6096050.Vacation-Attraction) - [Xuanquanzhi Ruins ](https://expedia.com/Xuanquanzhi-Ruins-Jiuquan.d553248621532750550.Vacation-Attraction) - [Library Cave Heritage Museum ](https://expedia.com/Library-Cave-Heritage-Museum-Jiuquan.d553248621532750531.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sui Caves ](https://expedia.com/Sui-Caves-Jiuquan.d553248621526919144.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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