Dunhuang City is located at the westernmost end of the Hexi Corridor, at the intersection of Gansu, Qinghai, and Xinjiang provinces (districts), with longitude ranging from 92 ° 42 ′ to 95 ° 30 ′ E and latitude ranging from 39 ° 38 ′ to 41 ° 34 ′ N. The total area of the city is 26700 square kilometers, of which the oasis area is 1991 square kilometers, accounting for only 7.18% of the total area.
Charter car
Due to the fact that most of Dunhuang's attractions are not too far from the city center but are somewhat scattered, one can choose to take a chartered car for transportation. The chartered car can be taken to the intersection of Shazhou Hotel or the small intersection south of Mingsha Road Municipal Government Guesthouse, where taxis gather and drivers can negotiate prices.
The daily charter fee for Dunhuang West Line is between 350-450 yuan; Renting a car on the eastern route costs around 150 yuan; The price of going to Mengke Glacier is between 800-1000 yuan, and you can also go to Yulin Cave and Dongqianfo Cave along the way; The cost of chartering a car to Yulin Cave and Dongqianfo Cave is around 200 yuan.
Mobile phones and SIM cards
Dunhuang Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom all have 4G signals, which are very good and convenient for travel. Important scenic spots in Dunhuang are equipped with wireless networks, such as Mogao Caves and Mingsha Mountain Moon Tooth Spring. All major hotels are equipped with internet, which is very convenient.
Urgent Help
Dunhuang area code: 0937
Dunhuang Hotline
website: http://www.dh0937.cn/
Dunhuang Public Security Bureau Address: No. 18 Yangguan Middle Road Phone: 0937-8862000
Dunhuang Tourism Bureau Complaint hotline: 0937-8821303
Huangshi People's Government Information Service Center website: http://www.dunhuang.gov.cn/
Medical service
Dunhuang Hospital Address: No. 20 Yangguan East Road, Dunhuang City Phone: 0937-8859088
Dunhuang Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Address: No. 6 Shazhou South Road, Dunhuang City Phone: 0937-8825831, 0937-8822396
North Street Branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Address: Xiaobei Street, Dunhuang City, Jiuquan City Phone: 0937-8825545
Dunhuang Tourism Bureau: Phone: 0937-8822236 Website: http://www.dhcn.gov.cn/
Dunhuang Tourism Service Center Address: No. 8 Xinjian Road, Dunhuang City Phone: 0937-8851578
Post office
The postal code of Dunhuang is 736200, and the postage for sending postcards is 0.8 yuan per card.
Dunhuang Post Office Address: No.1 Yangguan Middle Road, Dunhuang City Phone: 0937-8822986
Dunhuang Travel Tips
1. Dress
Entering the desert and Gobi, the temperature during the day will be around thirty degrees Celsius, and the lowest temperature at night will reach below ten degrees Celsius. If it rains, the temperature during the day will be lower There is a large temperature difference between morning and evening here, so there is a saying that goes' wear a cotton jacket in the morning and yarn in the afternoon '. Friends who take photos of the sunrise in the early morning must add more clothing.
The clothing they carry should be lightweight, windproof, warm, and small in size, and try to bring some overlapping clothing. In areas such as Gobi, desert, and Haizi with strong winds, attention should be paid to windproof and warmth preservation. Do not wear heavy and windproof clothing, such as long and short sleeved T-shirts, cotton or denim shirts, submachine jackets, jeans, headscarves, scarves, sun hats, and several pairs of socks for easy washing (preferably threaded or cotton, sweat wicking and non irritating to the feet).
2. Diet
In the western region, the diet mainly consists of beef, sheep, camel meat, and noodles. Vegetables are scarce and expensive, so be prepared for your thoughts and appetite. You can purchase some fruits in Lanzhou and bring them with you for easy consumption. The climate in the Gobi Desert is relatively dry. In order to enhance immunity, it is necessary to increase the intake of vegetables and fruits, and avoid uncontrolled consumption of lamb. Once it is overheated, it will affect physical strength and health levels. Due to the limited production of vegetables and fruits in the local area, it is recommended to carry synthetic vitamins, especially vitamin C.
3. Health
Carry your usual medication and expected prescription and anti-inflammatory drugs on your own. In addition, taking some garlic or vinegar during meals can have anti-inflammatory and gastrointestinal effects.
4. Others
Prepare a small bag or waist bag to carry with you, in order to store some valuable items. During the entire stay, be sure to keep your valuable belongings safe and not leave them in the hotel. When entering or leaving the hotel, lock the door to avoid unpleasant things during the journey that may affect your travel experience;
Bring enough batteries, chargers, film or digital companions, and I believe the beautiful scenery along the way will definitely kill a lot of film. Friends who bring photography equipment should pay special attention to preventing sand from entering the photography bag to avoid damaging the machinery and equipment. It is best to use a tripod, mechanical camera, and lens when shooting in the desert, and to protect the camera with a transparent bag because the fine sand carried by the wind can penetrate everywhere;
The Gobi and desert have relatively strong sunlight. Especially for girls, it is important to prepare for sun protection to avoid being completely different before and after the trip (try to use sunscreen at high levels). On sunny days, UV rays are very strong. To protect your eyes, please bring a pair of sunglasses;
Buy snacks and drinking water in advance for Gobi travel, as it is not very convenient to purchase during the journey.