Scenic spot introduction:

The Dunhuang West Lake National Nature Reserve is a nature reserve that integrates resource protection, scientific research, and eco-tourism with the purpose of protecting the wetland ecosystem and the internationally endangered species-wild camel population. The main protection objects of the reserve are wetland ecosystems, desert ecosystems, rare wild animals and plants and their habitats.

Attractions distribution:

The Dunhuang West Lake National Nature Reserve is a very typical nature reserve of inland wetlands, desert ecosystems and wild animals and plants. It contains a large area of ​​original natural vegetation, rare wild animals and natural wetlands. The North District of West Lake and the South District of West Lake have completely different scenery. In addition, there is also the Dunhuang Natural History Museum for tourists to visit.

Scenic spot features:

Leisure, Nature, Sightseeing, Nature Reserve
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Shopping recommendations:

(Specialties) Li Guangxing, luminous cups, colored sculptures, Yangguan grapes, etc.

(Gourmet food) Stuffed skin, steamed noodles, donkey meat yellow noodles, mutton powder soup, etc.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China > Gansu Province > Jiuquan City > Dunhuang City

How to get there:

Driving route: Drive along Yangguan Middle Road, turn slightly right onto Mingshan Road.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Dunhuang West Lake ticket price:

No tickets

Scenic area opening hours:

All day

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