I thought Disney was fun until I took my kids to Dunhuang...

Dunhuang is absolutely mind-blowing!! 🤩
The "Pretend to Travel Abroad" series: Dunhuang with kids—the desert hotels here totally outshine Egypt! 🏰
This is hands down the most epic family travel destination of the year‼️

The landscapes of the Northwest are next-level amazing 8⃣️
Snow-capped mountains, grasslands 🌿, salt lakes, Danxia landforms 🏜️, Gobi deserts, glaciers...
One trip feels like traveling around the world ✈️
The kids went wild playing in the sand—couldn’t drag them away! 🤣

🏨 Luxury desert hotels are unbeatable
Dongyi Dunhuang Hotel
A "Monument Valley" in the desert—absolutely stunning!
Every room faces the Mingsha Sand Dunes 💫
Watch sunrise and sunset right from your bed 🌄
Every photo you take is Insta-worthy 📸

Biyue Hotel
The first SLH member in the Northwest 🏆
Backed by the Mingsha Sand Dunes ⛰️ and facing endless vineyards 🍇
Try grape-picking, clay tablet painting...
Their afternoon tea is also a must-try ☕️

✨ Must-do Activities ✨
✔ Check out the Dunhuang 1990 Café
✔ Hand-copy Dunhuang murals
✔ Adventure through Yumen Pass
✔ Desert ATV thrill ride
✔ Frontier-style afternoon tea
✔ Starlit dinner—absolutely magical

🚗 Best Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Dunhuang—desert dinner
Day 2: Mogao Caves + Bookstore + "See You in Dunhuang" show
Day 3: Yangguan Pass/Yumen Pass + off-road in Yadan
Day 4: Museum + Mingsha Sand Dunes & Crescent Moon Spring
Day 5: Free time—departure

💡 Pro tips:
▫️ Outfits: Red/white maxi dress + camel shawl = Desert princess 👸
▫️ Sun protection: Sunglasses and face coverings are a must! UV rays are intense ☀️

Post by wren_6374 | Jul 19, 2025

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