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Aksay Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | July 2026
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Things to do in Aksay
What to do
Looking for things to do in Aksay? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Akesai Boluo Zhuanjing Film Base
6.0
4.2
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419 Review
Historic landmark
Night view
Duobagou Populus Gorge Scenic Area
4.4
4.6
/5
5 Review
Natural scenery
Dangjin Mountain
4.3
4.8
/5
16 Review
Mountain climbing
Greater Sugan Lake
3.6
4.9
/5
14 Review
Natural scenery
Dunde Glacier
3.4
5.0
/5
11 Review
Natural scenery
Aksai National Desert Park
3.1
3.9
/5
15 Review
Mingsha Mountain And Crescent Spring
8.8
4.7
/5
36,465 Review
Deserts
Night view
Yang Guan
7.1
4.5
/5
2,883 Review
Historic landmark
Night view
Mogao Grottoes
8.1
4.4
/5
10,769 Review
Historic landmark
Aksai County Nomadic Sand Sea Tourist Scenic Area
2.7
4.7
/5
3 Review
Deserts
Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Aksay, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Camel Bell Cottage (Jiuquan Akesai National Customs Park Store)
4.8
/5
92 Review
Akesai Hotel
4.4
/5
257 Review
Barry hotel
4.4
/5
68 Review
Hengxiang Hotel
4.4
/5
52 Review
Aksai Yulian Hotel
4.4
/5
107 Review
Luyuan Hotel
4.6
/5
136 Review
Aksai Happy Hotel
4.1
/5
58 Review
SYBG
3.9
/5
26 Review
JIANGLIN Hotel
4.5
/5
370 Review
Yunshang Four Seasons Premium Hotel (Aksay Kazakh Ethnic Style Park Branch)
4.7
/5
103 Review
Aifei Hotel (Jiuquan Aksay Ethnic Style Park)
4.5
/5
569 Review
Xilin Hotel
4.7
/5
302 Review
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Aksay dishes and foodie spots.
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Xingyue Food City
5.0
/5
7 Review
Halal
Avg. TWD248/person
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Sichuan cuisine
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林厨川菜馆
5.0
/5
1 Review
Sichuan cuisine
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红辣椒餐厅(红格线店)
3.0
/5
2 Review
Sichuan cuisine
Avg. TWD191/person
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QING ZHEN YI XIANG NIU ROU MIAN
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Quick bites
Avg. TWD165/person
義和川菜馆
5.0
/5
1 Review
Sichuan cuisine
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Sichuan cuisine
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The Western Thousands Buddha Grottoes
4.2
/5
270 Review
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Yang Guan
4.5
/5
2,883 Review
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Dunhuang Solar Park (Super Mirror Power Plant)
4.9
/5
74 Review
Mingsha Mountain And Crescent Spring
4.7
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36,465 Review
Deserts
Night view
Sleeples Stwon
5.0
/5
1,034 Review
Night view
Mogao Grottoes
4.4
/5
10,769 Review
Historic landmark
Dunhuang Museum
4.7
/5
1,299 Review
Dunhuang Press
5.0
/5
377 Review
Themed exhibition halls
Dunhuang Bookstore
4.8
/5
314 Review
Night view
Cultural experiences
Dunhuang Night Market
4.2
/5
332 Review
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Ancient Sound of Dunhuang
4.9
/5
2,438 Review
Drama
Performances
Encore Dunhuang
4.3
/5
3,204 Review
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Jangala Dunhuang
9.6
/5
214 Review
the Silk Road Dunhuang Hotel
9.6
/5
1,987 Review
Wanda Vista Ganman Dunhuang
9.4
/5
395 Review
Dongyi Dunhuang Hotels and Resorts
9.6
/5
446 Review
Hexi Corridor Grand Hotel
9.4
/5
2,186 Review
Dunhuang International Hotel
9.4
/5
1,400 Review
Four Points by Sheraton Dunhuang
9.2
/5
1,471 Review
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Dunhuang Museum
4.7
/5
1,299 Review
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4.8
/5
314 Review
Night view
Cultural experiences
Dunhuang Press
5.0
/5
377 Review
Themed exhibition halls
Sleeples Stwon
5.0
/5
1,034 Review
Night view
Dunhuang Solar Park (Super Mirror Power Plant)
4.9
/5
74 Review
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Dunhuang Xiyu Resort Homestay (Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring)
9.7
/5
114 Review
TUKE GUESTHOUSE
9.8
/5
209 Review
Dunhuang West Desert · Wild Luxury Resort B&B
9.9
/5
165 Review
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9.4
/5
85 Review
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9.8
/5
63 Review
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9.6
/5
290 Review
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9.5
/5
201 Review
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9.3
/5
289 Review
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9.6
/5
335 Review
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9.5
/5
224 Review
Xinghehotei
9.6
/5
697 Review
Dunhuang Orion Inn
9.8
/5
323 Review
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Dachaidan Emerald Lake
4.5
/5
1,605 Review
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Wusute Yadan Geological Park
4.5
/5
4,192 Review
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Dongtai Ji Nai'er Lake
4.4
/5
99 Review
Natural scenery
Night view
E Bo Liang Ya Dan
4.4
/5
28 Review
Natural scenery
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Huaxia International Hotel
9.4
/5
755 Review
Tianhe Hotel
9.2
/5
1,986 Review
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9.4
/5
395 Review
Dunhuang International Hotel
9.4
/5
1,400 Review
Four Points by Sheraton Dunhuang
9.2
/5
1,471 Review
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Aisiting Hotel
9.6
/5
2,185 Review
Dunhuang Hanyun Hotel (Shazhou Market Branch, Dunhuang Night Market)
9.7
/5
473 Review
Hotel Friends Flying Sky Realm Social Hotel
9.7
/5
703 Review
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9.4
/5
601 Review
Dunhuang Shazhou Jinghua Hotel (Museum Branch)
9.5
/5
690 Review
Dunhuang Baiwen Hotel
9.4
/5
542 Review
Dunhuang Binhe International Hotel (Dunhuang Night Market & Dunhuang Bookstore)
9.6
/5
1,900 Review
Dunhuang Fuguo Hotel
9.5
/5
908 Review
Lanshan Mu Hotel (Dunhuang Branch)
9.3
/5
2,760 Review
Dunhuang Huandong International Hotel
9.5
/5
235 Review
Dunhuang International Hotel
9.3
/5
3,067 Review
Huayulou International Hotel
9.3
/5
527 Review
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