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About Jiuquan

Recommended trip: 2–4 day(s)

Recommended trip: 2–4 day(s)

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Mingsha Mountain And Crescent Spring

Mingsha Mountain And Crescent Spring

4.6/521,594 Reviews
"Night view"
Mogao Grottoes

Mogao Grottoes

4.4/59,532 Reviews
"Historic buildings"
"Night view"
Encore Dunhuang

Encore Dunhuang

4.3/52,717 Reviews
"Live Show"
"Performances"
Yangguan Pass Relic tourism District

Yangguan Pass Relic tourism District

4.5/52,349 Reviews
"Historic buildings"
Site of Yumen Pass

Site of Yumen Pass

4.3/52,009 Reviews
"Historic buildings"
Dunhuang Museum

Dunhuang Museum

4.7/5738 Reviews
"Museums"

Where to Stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Jiuquan, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to Eat

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范记靖远羊羔肉

范记靖远羊羔肉

4.8/516 Reviews
Avg. USD11/person
"Northwest China Cuisine"
Jingyuangaliumeiweiyanggaorou

Jingyuangaliumeiweiyanggaorou

4.7/594 Reviews
Avg. USD11/person
"Northwest China Cuisine"
Yangjiazhuangtuyaoguomukaoquanyang

Yangjiazhuangtuyaoguomukaoquanyang

4.8/522 Reviews
Avg. USD15/person
"Barbeque"
壹阁胡羊焖饼

壹阁胡羊焖饼

4.3/527 Reviews
Avg. USD7/person
"Szechuan Cuisine"
夏家合汁(天润花园小区店)

夏家合汁(天润花园小区店)

4.3/540 Reviews
Avg. USD3/person
"Snacks"
小龙坎火锅(御景花园店)

小龙坎火锅(御景花园店)

5.0/52 Reviews
Avg. USD9/person
"Hot Pot"
臻品香胡羊焖饼(私房菜)

臻品香胡羊焖饼(私房菜)

5.0/53 Reviews
Avg. USD9/person
"Northwest China Cuisine"
思露杏皮茶

思露杏皮茶

5.0/510 Reviews
Avg. USD2/person
"Bakeries"
心岸(东方广场店)

心岸(东方广场店)

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Avg. USD4/person
"Bakeries"
QI XING LOU GUO MU KAO QUAN YANG

QI XING LOU GUO MU KAO QUAN YANG

4.5/5101 Reviews
Avg. USD13/person
"Barbeque"
泡儿油糕(敦煌商业步行街店)

泡儿油糕(敦煌商业步行街店)

5.0/52 Reviews
Avg. USD2/person
"Bakeries"
敦贤居农家乐

敦贤居农家乐

5.0/53 Reviews
Avg. USD9/person
"Northwest China Cuisine"

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Mingsha Mountain And Crescent Spring

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招财小亿酱.
The camel is really beautiful and fun. I really feel very good. The very beautiful scenery on the back of the camel 🐫 is moving. I will come back with everything very good. I am really very good. Very good.

Mogao Grottoes

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yoman
Mogao Grottoes are a world heritage that everyone can't resist. Visiting them can't help but sigh the aesthetic ability and superb hands-on ability of the ancients. The explanation teacher of the scenic spot is also very high-quality. In a short time, tourists can understand the past and present life of Mogao Grottoes.

Encore Dunhuang

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孔武有力的汉子
Exploring the Qinghai-Tibet Cultural Museum: A cultural tour across time and space Step into the Qinghai-Tibet Cultural Museum, as if opening a cultural exploration journey through time and space. This museum is like a three-dimensional history book, vividly showing the long and brilliant history and culture of Qinghai-Tibet region, each exhibit carries a deep cultural heritage, and each text introduction is telling the story of the past. Walking into the historical and cultural exhibition hall, I have returned to the ancient Qinghai-Tibet. Stone, pottery, bronze and other cultural relics are quietly displayed in the exhibition cabinet, which are witnesses to the ancient civilization of Qinghai-Tibet region. Although the production process of these cultural relics is simple, it is full of the wisdom and creativity of the ancients, which gives me a intuitive understanding of the lifestyle and production activities of early human beings in Qinghai-Tibet region. The religious and cultural exhibition hall is full of solemn atmosphere. The exquisite Tangka is colorful, each one pours on the artist's piety to the faith; the mysterious religious instrument carries the vastness and depth of Tibetan Buddhism. Here, I learned about the profound impact of religion in the Qinghai-Tibet region, which is not only a belief, but also integrated into all aspects of local people's lives and became an important carrier of cultural heritage. The folk culture exhibition hall is full of a strong atmosphere of life. Colorful ethnic costumes and exquisite handicrafts show the unique aesthetic and traditional skills of various ethnic groups in Qinghai-Tibet region. There are also those restored life scenes, which make me feel the hospitality, hardworking and kind quality of the Tibetan people, and their love for life. After visiting the Qinghai-Tibet Culture Museum, I was shocked and moved. It not only gave me a more comprehensive and in-depth understanding of Qinghai-Tibet culture, but also made me deeply realize the importance of protecting and inheriting these cultural heritages. Qinghai-Tibet culture is a bright pearl in the treasure trove of Chinese culture, its unique charm will shine forever, inspire us to explore, inherit, and carry forward.

Yangguan Pass Relic tourism District

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_We***27
We arrived at Yangguan at around 9 o'clock. It was the first batch of tourists to enter the park during the off-season. There were not many people when we entered the park, so we chose to ride a camel for a tour. The moment we walked up the hill from the beacon tower and saw Yangguan Avenue, the vast scenery in the distance was indescribable. I couldn't help but sigh at the beautiful mountains and rivers of our motherland.

Site of Yumen Pass

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土星的山楂
The spring breeze in Liangzhou words does not reach the Yumenguan. Many people know that the Yumenguan should start from this poem. There are two lines from Dunhuang to the West, one to the Yangguan and one to the Yumenguan. The importance of the location of the Yumenguan can be seen. The scenic spot is very well protected from the relics. In winter, you can feel the desolation of the desert. I recommend everyone to see it.

Dunhuang Museum

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Iamis
[Transportation] Dunhuang Museum is not far from the city center, it is very convenient to take a taxi from the hotel in the city center 2-5 minutes! [Exhibition content] The entire museum is a ramp design, slow slope slowly up, and then slow slope slowly down, this is a very good design, but also a barrier-free browsing visit feature! The exhibition hall is presented with historical veins, there are cultural relics, there are models, the impression is more profound is the Han Dynasty bonfire system, and the Silk Road "three three links", which have replicas of Mogao Grottoes, and the copy of Xijin Ancient Tombs. If you have seen the special cave, the shock effect of copying the cave is not so big. [Exhibition highlights] The last exhibition of the "Special Exhibition of the Carpet Design Manuscript of the Republic of China Foreign Bank Carpet Design Manuscript" leading to the first floor of the exhibition hall is particularly good! There are many exhibits, all hand-painted, very fine and wonderful! Very recommended! Tips: 1. The museum is free, you can make an appointment through each platform, and you can make an appointment when the off-season is over. You may have to make an appointment in advance during the peak season! 2. At the entrance of the museum, there is a fee explanation, which can be determined according to the degree of preference or itinerary. 3. The museum is not big as a whole. If you visit it yourself, especially those who have visited the special cave, you can visit it in basically 2 hours. 4. The museum's cultural and creative store is generally

Dunhuang Yardang National Geopark

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pynnng
A very worthwhile attraction! The 5-hour round trip is worth it. It is just right to choose a day trip to Yangguan, Yumenguan and Yadan Devil City. It is exactly like the movie "Westward to Yumen"! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

Boluo Well-Drilling Town

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山在穷游
This place became popular because of a movie, but I don't know what it will look like in a few years. After all, there is no natural landscape here. It is completely artificially created with a few fake monsters placed there. Let's take some photos and feel it. Although the tickets are not expensive, the various posed photos make people feel a little bit uncomfortable.

Ancient Sound of Dunhuang

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_GB***73
Yesterday, I just finished reading the music Dunhuang, talking about my feelings. In fact, I did some homework on the Internet before I went. Compared with the music and seeing, I saw the main historical theme. The music is a heavy singing and dancing light drama performance. Of course, there are conditions to go to both. After reading it, I felt really worthwhile. I was fortunate to have made this choice. I actually knew about Dunhuang's history before, so I didn't go and see it again. I really recommend that parents with children can choose this, because of the copyright and the reason for not being spoiled, put a few photos to feel it, or recommend watching on the spot!

Dunhuang Ancient City

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aloha11
The scenic area is not as big as the Dunhuang Silk Road Heritage City, but you can visit it along the way. I feel that this should be a photography base. It shows many behind-the-scenes photos of movies, TV series and variety shows. If you like to wear ancient costumes to take pictures, it should be very good.

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