Dunhuang Oasis Luxury Camp

For our first night in Dunhuang, we definitely opted for a desert stay (Dunhuang Shazhou Wild Luxury Camp Hotel). For the second night, however, we needed something a little less rugged. Staying in the desert means sand everywhere, constantly – on your head, on your face, even packed into your ears! But the kids absolutely loved playing in the sand; they could spend the entire day there, even under the blazing sun. Be sure to apply plenty of sun protection; the desert sun is incredibly intense. Guesthouses are better than regular star hotels because star hotels have high foot traffic, and it's important to be mindful of protection against common illnesses like flu and respiratory infections. So, we completely skipped the Huaxia, Guoji, Tianhe, and Shazhou hotels in the city center. If your budget is tight, the Mumei Kachi Desert Camping Base is also a viable option, though it's not actually at Mingsha Mountain. If you're staying a third day in Dunhuang, you might consider some of the larger, standard hotels in the city center that have swimming pools. Also, the Sheraton in the city center is a stripped-down Four Points by Sheraton, and it doesn't have a pool.

Facilities: For a family trip, the in-room facilities were absolutely impeccable. Environment: The campsite, nestled deep in the heart of the desert, was truly stunning. My child even got to experience a sandstorm up close for the first time, which was quite an exciting novelty! Our butler promptly delivered sandboards, allowing the kids to freely enjoy sandboarding to their heart's content. Service: The highly personalized service from our dedicated butler team was exceptional. Every issue we brought up was immediately addressed and resolved.

Having exclusive access to the dunes was a lot of fun. Each villa even comes with a sandboard right outside, so you can easily go sandboarding on your own. The kids absolutely loved it! However, the location isn't particularly convenient, as it's quite a distance from the city center and other hotels. Guests also need to park their car directly outside their accommodation. This place is definitely best suited for those traveling by car.

My wife and I visited, and I was genuinely amazed by the absolutely stunning environment here! This is an absolute must-visit if you're looking to capture breathtaking landscape photos. They boast a private desert area that is easily as vast as Mingsha Mountain. Whether for portraits or scenic shots, you're guaranteed to get fantastic results.

The accommodation was quite unique, and butler service was a nice touch. For those driving, cars are parked in a dedicated lot, and shuttles provide transportation within the scenic area. You can go sandboarding and enjoy dune buggy rides. Best of all, you can play in the sand right outside your room!