The airport is about 13 km from the city center; taxis take about 20 minutes.
Things to do at Dunhuang Airport (DNH)
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At the airport
Things to do in Dunhuang Airport
Dunhuang is the Silk Road's most extraordinary archaeological treasure house — the Mogao Grottoes (Caves of the Thousand Buddhas) contain 492 chambers of 4th–14th century Buddhist murals and sculpture, designated UNESCO World Heritage and considered among the world's greatest concentrations of Buddhist art. The Crescent Moon Lake (Yueya Quan), a spring that has persisted in the Gobi Desert for millennia, and the Singing Sand Dunes are dramatic natural counterpoints to the cultural richness. The ruined Han Dynasty Jade Gate marks the ancient frontier of the known world.
Insider intel
Top Tips for Dunhuang Airport
- Mogao Caves tickets must be booked online well in advance — visitor quotas are strictly enforced and the site sells out during peak season (May–October).
- The Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent Lake can be combined in a half-day excursion about 6 km from the city — sunset at the dunes is spectacular.
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Browse lounges at DNH
Discover Sanctifly partner lounges at Dunhuang Airport (DNH). Book access with your points.Purchase a Sanctifly membership via our website or app.
Unlock airport-specific digital content and reserve VIP lounges using the points included with your plan.
Select the tier that fits your travel habits; higher tiers include more points.
When you book a lounge, you'll receive a unique access code in the app and by email—show this at the lounge to gain access.
You can buy extra points at any time, and rates improve with higher-tier plans.
Membership unlocks airport-specific digital content and the ability to book VIP lounges using points.
Each tier
Liftoff ($25/year)
Explorer ($97/year)
Jetsetter ($220/year)
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provides a different annual points allowance (except Liftoff, which doesn't include points) that refreshes when your subscription renews. You can use your points to reserve lounge access and purchase additional points through the app if you need more.
Higher tiers not only come with more points but also reduce the per-point price when buying extra.
Points are the currency you use in the Liftoff app to book VIP lounge visits. Most plans — Liftoff, Explorer, Jetsetter and Trailblazer — include a points allowance that is deposited into your account whenever your subscription renews. Liftoff does not include points. You spend points to reserve lounges and you can top up your balance at any time through the app. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.
Additional points can be purchased directly in the Sanctifly app from your mobile. All plans allow you to buy more points whenever you need them, and the per-point price decreases on higher-tier plans. Purchased points are added to your account immediately and are non-refundable. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.