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The Jin Ye Grand Hotel is a 10-minute walk from the Playing Pipa statue, an iconic symbol and central point of the city of Dunhuang, from which many other popular sights are easily accessible.

Traditionally styled bedrooms are well equipped with air conditioning, flatscreen TV and a minibar; and the hotel provides free WiFi and the reassurance of a 24-hour front desk. The hotel restaurant serves both western and Chinese dishes and a small coffee shop provides a perfect spot for a caffeine fix before another day of adventure.

During your stay, take a walk through the city’s tree-lined streets to the nearby Dunhuang Museum, where local artefacts dating back to pre-historic times are displayed in replica caves.

And in the evening, Dunhuang’s famous Shazhou night market is just a short stroll from the hotel. Wander through the colourful crowds and visit stalls full of foods, spices, handicrafts and souvenirs on your doorstep.

A 10-minute drive outside of the busy city streets takes you to the spectacular Mingsha Sand Dunes, nicknamed the ‘singing sand dunes’ after the sweeping sound made as the wind blows the sand.