The Silk Road Dunhuang Hotel is situated below the famous Mingsha Hill - a site of strategic importance on the ancient Silk Road. From here guests can watch the sun set over the great Gobi desert from the comfort of their hotel rooms. The hotel is located 3 kilometres south of Dunhuang's city centre, a convenient 25 minutes drive from the airport, and 30 minutes to the stunning Mogao Grottoes by hotel bus.
The Silk Road Dunhuang Hotel is clad in a classical Han, Tang dynasty architectural design with modern facilities. The hotel's comprehensive facilities ensure guests the opportunity to savour the cultural heritage of the Silk Road while they enjoy the convenience of the present day. Relax in the comfort of the spacious, well-appointed rooms or suites, and experience traditional-style accommodation. Every guest room is tastefully furnished with elegant Ming Dynasty reproduction furniture to create a historical ambience. However, you will find your in-room facilities to be modern, with individual temperature control, colour TV and well-appointed bathrooms.
Sample the best of authentic Chinese cuisine at Feng Yi Ting (Chamber of Grandeur). Set on one side of a large courtyard, the restaurant is decorated in the traditional style with red hanging lanterns. In this classical setting you can enjoy dishes prepared by expert chefs, specially brought in to create the finest Cantonese and Sichuan delicacies. During high seasons, live entertainment is offered in the form of displays of traditional dance on the courtyard stage. Drawing dancers from the various local dance companies, as well as hotel staff, the performance evokes the spirit of the time of the Emperors. Treat yourself to something a little different, and experience the distinctive flavours of Dunhuang's regional cuisine.
The best of other Asian and international cuisine can be found in the sister restaurant Feng Shi Ting (Chamber of Delights), set on the opposite side of the courtyard. Its outstanding fare and unique northwestern ambience make it a favourite with visitors and locals alike. Here you can sample rare and exotic dishes previously only presented to Emperors. During high season, Feng Shi Ting specialises in superbly prepared weekend buffets, with life entertainment in the form of displays of traditional dance held in the courtyard.
Convenient located on the ground floor of the hotel, the Business Centre gives you the comfort and convenience of a private office with full secretarial support.
The hotel can organize any outdoor activities for you. Watch the trainers put the camels through their paces in the special show area. Follow this experience with a unique camel-riding tour, taking you through the local countryside, into the Mingsha hills and past Crescent Moon Lake. By special arrangement, you can also take a camel ride to view the sunrise, then breakfast in the Mingsha hills. Other possibilities include sliding down the sand dunes in one of the "sand-sleds", archery, hiking or the traditional "sand-bathing".
Travelling along today's Silk Road is a truly unique and unforgettable experience. Make the most of your journey by choosing a hotel which strives to blend the best of old and new.
