A train approach to Dunhuang across the desert is a romantic choice. Many rail passengers will embark at Xian, home of the terracotta warriors. Be warned though that even on a "fast" train this is a twenty-hour journey. Train services from Dunhuang as are follows.

• Lanzhou - #Y668, dep. 17:57 arr. 09:50

• Lanzhou - #K9668, dep. 19:22 arr. 09:36

• Xian - #K592, dep. 09:32, arr. 09:22

•Jiuquan - #7528, dep. 16:08, arr. 21:51

Dunhuang Rail Station (敦煌火车站)

Tel.937-5959562/ 937-5955229; http://www.dhhuochezhan.com

The relatively new Dunhuang train station is about 12km outside the town to the northeast. Tickets can be bought at ticket agents and hotels downtown.

LiuYuan Rail Station (火车站)

Liuyuan Town, Guazhou County, 瓜州县,柳园镇 Tel. 902—7130222; Dunhuang train station is pretty quiet as most trains stop at Liuyuan (柳园), a couple of hours away from the city. From Liuyuan there are trains to a far wider range of destinations, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu and Urumqi. A taxi from Liuyuan to Dunhuang costs about RMB200.

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