Dunhuang
Desert Oasis
Silk Road jewel with ancient cave art and singing sand dunes.
Don't miss
- The Mogao Caves' thousand-Buddha murals
- Mingsha Shan's singing dunes at dusk
- Crescent Lake, an oasis between the sands
Best time to visit: May–June and September–October
Visas: Australian passport holders currently enter China visa-free for up to 30 days — an arrangement scheduled to end on 31 December 2026, so confirm the rules for your travel dates.