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Dunhuang (敦煌, Dūnhuáng) is a town located in the western province of Gansu and is particularly famous for the Mogao Caves, for the Singing Mountain and for the Lake of the Crescent Moon, an oasis in the middle of the desert.
The Gansu province is one of the most remote and poor areas in China, so finding a quality accommodation isn’t easy. However, Gansu offers some of the most beautiful landscapes in China, thus it is an important touristic destination. In order to help you to save some time, here you’ll find a selection of the best hotels in two of the most important cities, Lanzhou, the capital of the Province, and Dunhuang, the major touristic city.
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The Crowne Plaza Lanzhou Hotel is a luxurious hotel with 440 guestrooms offering modern facilities and views of the yellow river. At the hotel, you will find services and facilities like karaoke, massages and treatments, car park, 24 hour room service, indoor pool, BBQ facilities, terrace, currency exchange, and facilities for disabled guests. Enjoy a wide range of Cantonese dishes at the Chinatown Chinese restaurant or indulge in Halal foods of the West China region at the Persia specialty restaurant. River Café offers all day dining with International cuisine. You get free access to Wi-Fi in public areas only. Be aware that here the English between the staff isn’t a must.
Camel trekking was one of my favourite activities in Gansu province
In this guide to travel in Gansu you will find:
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p.s. Here you find our recommendations for hotels in Dunhuang and Lanzhou. [Read more…]
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