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Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort

Property class: 5 and above
5-star luxury lodge, connected to a rail/subway station in Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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No. 3 Mingshashan Scenic Avenue, Yueyaquan Town, Jiuquan, Gansu, 736200
  • Place, Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent Lake
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Bell Tower
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Mogao Caves
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dunhuang (DNH)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a painting of a desert landscape, and wall sconces.

Deluxe Tent, Desert View

  • Desert view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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A cozy, well-lit tent-style room with a large bed, a night sky mural on the wall, and two bedside lamps.

Luxury Tent, Patio, Desert View

  • Desert view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A tent with a view of a desert landscape and several yurts.

Panoramic Tent, Patio, Desert View

  • Desert view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, nightstand, and a painting of a night scene.

Family Tent, Private Bathroom, Desert View

  • Desert view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

About the area

Dunhuang

Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring stay.Your stay at this Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring lodge places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent Lake and Bell Tower. Also, Dunhuang Museum is within 3 miles (5 km) and Shazhou Market is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent Lake - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bell Tower - 7 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Dunhuang Museum - 10 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Library Cave Heritage Museum - 40 min drive - 33.8 km
  • Mogao Caves - 41 min drive - 34.2 km

Getting around

  • Dunhuang (DNH) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lanyuefang - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪长罗侯·沙葱牛肉饼 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC 肯德基 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪夏家合汁 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪徳元兰州饨汤牛肉面 - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort

5-star luxury lodge, connected to a rail/subway station in Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring
Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort offers its guests a full-service spa and complimentary bicycles. There are 10 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the luxury Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort. An area shuttle within 8 kilometers and a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are free. Self parking and valet parking are free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Dunhuang lodge.

  • 53 guestrooms or units
  • 10 dining venues
  • Built in 2025
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort offers 53 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas and include desks. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. This Dunhuang lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Microwaves and free minibar items are provided. Bathrooms include showers and children's slippers. In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa. The spa is equipped with a mud bath. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Beach toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request
  • Free area shuttle up to 8 km
  • Free 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Free bus station shuttle
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free secured, uncovered valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • 10 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Books
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground
  • Rock climbing

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Children's slippers
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free stocked minibar
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport, train station, and bus station; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, debit cards, and cash.

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We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort to the airport?

Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort is 11.4 mi (34-min drive) away from the Dunhuang (DNH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort have an airport shuttle?

Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day, at scheduled times.

Does Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort offer free breakfast?

Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort?

This lodge offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort have a pool?

Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort does not have a pool.

Does Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 10 restaurants on site.

Does Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort have a spa?

This lodge has a spa, which features mud baths.

How close is Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort to downtown Dunhuang?

Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort is 2.9 mi away from Dunhuang.

Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very excellent hotel, with different staying experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was beautiful and absolutely amazing the main point of contact Lu Jinyuan was beyond helpful he got us where we wanted to go, arranged the mogao cave tickets got us to there had a driver waiting to pick us up and take us back to the room. So super helpful and extremely patient with English only speakers. Amenities were great he took me for an atv ride through the desert everything was complimentary overall had a great time. Would recommend for travelers from outside china to get a Chinese phone number not just an eSIM and also have WeChat connected with the hotel beforehand.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying here was one of the most memorable travel experiences I’ve had! Dunhuang is stunning, and the team made it effortless to explore and still unwind. I booked a dome stargazing room and it was absolutely worth it. I’ve tried dome and yurt hotels before, but this one is on another level. There’s plenty of space for two, and the bathroom was a highlight. Nothing beats that shower after a dusty day in the desert. Adjustable AC and heat really matter with the desert’s temperature swings. The bed is big and comfy, and each dome stands alone, so it’s quiet and private. They also provide outdoor chairs and a table for stargazing every night. The resort is only a few km from Mingsha Mountain, with an incredible view of it from the grounds, and close to the train station, airport and main sights. Breakfast was tasty (loved the steamed buns), and there are camels and ATVs on site. Mr. Lu and Mr. Lee went above and beyond. They made check-in quick, helped plan my outings, drove me to each one, sorted my Mingsha Mountain and Mogao Grottoes tickets (bring your passport!) and handled my airport transfers. Four days was enough to see a lot: Mingsha Mountain, nearby Crescent Spring town for food, shopping and traditional photoshoots, the Mogao Grottoes, the night market, and Yadan Geopark if you’re up for a road trip. Can’t recommend it enough!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort (漠野星河•紫薇垣）was absolute magic—it completely exceeded all our expectations for a desert glamping experience! Clean room: The tent interior was spotless, pristine, and refreshingly dust-free despite being in the desert. The bedding was ultra-clean and cozy, and the private bathroom with dry-wet separation was maintained to perfection. Staff: The hospitality team deserves a full ten out of ten! From assisting with our heavy luggage to organizing local transport and answering late-night requests, every team member was incredibly warm, attentive, and swift to help. Family-friendly & Activities: It is a wonderful getaway for couples, packed with an unbeatable lineup of exciting activities! My husband and I had the time of our lives with sand sliding, thrilling off-road buggies right next door, and unforgettable camel rides. Paired with desert BBQs and evening campfires, the vibe was both romantic and thrilling. Shops nearby: The hotel effortlessly strikes the perfect balance between tranquil desert vibes and convenience. It sits within easy reach of Crescent Spring Town （月牙泉小镇&敦煌有好市）and the Shazhou Night Market, making it super easy to grab essentials, souvenir shop, or sample local street food. Whether you are looking to stargaze in the deep desert or enjoy an unforgettable family vacation, this place is a 10/10 recommendation!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026