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Jinrun Hotel

Jinrun Hotel

3 out of 5
No.215 National Highway Jiuquan Gansu
Stay at this hotel in Dunhuang. Enjoy a free airport shuttle, room service, and WiFi (surcharge). Popular attractions Dunhuang Museum and Singing Sand Dunes ...
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Jinrun Hotel
Dunhuang Season Boutique Hotel

Dunhuang Season Boutique Hotel

3.5 out of 5
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 ...
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 Sep 7, 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
$91 nightly
The price is $97 total per night from Oct 8 to Oct 9
$97 total
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury lodge in Dunhuang. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Bell Tower and Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 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 Sep 5, 2026

Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort
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Things to do

2-Day Private Tour Dunhuang Silk Road

2-Day Private Tour Dunhuang Silk Road

$685
per adult
2-Day Private Tour Dunhuang Silk Road
Dunhuang:Western Thousand Buddha Caves, Yangguan, Yumen Tour

Dunhuang:Western Thousand Buddha Caves, Yangguan, Yumen Tour

$540
per adult
Dunhuang:Western Thousand Buddha Caves, Yangguan, Yumen Tour
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When is the best time to visit Qilizhen?
The best time to visit Qilizhen is from April through June, when the weather is typically mild and pleasant, perfect for exploring. For travelers seeking fewer crowds and better value, the quieter months of November through February are a good option, offering cooler temperatures.
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