Dunhuang is a lovely place, it is also a tourist destination. People seem to be a bit more trendier, more modern dressing then the previous towns / cities we have visited so far in China. The city is very clean and there appeared a mellow tempo to daily life. As you can see captured with numerous photos – the locals, friendly as ever. I do feel as if I am intruding in their lives by taking the snaps, but to date I have not been made to feel awkward when doing so.

Bing, mentioned that Dunhuang is a very typical Chinese city – if this is the case I will definitely be coming back to China again.

Dunhuang had a flourishing trade along the Silk Road and became the most open area in international trade in Chinese History. It provided the only access westward for the Chinese Empire and Eastward for western nationalities.

We got to our hotel and then off to walk in the town.

Here are some of our experiences from the walk in the town.

Firstly, here is a shoe repair shop on the footpath:

Click Here to Watch Video of A busy lady at shoe repair shop

Then is our experience at the local pharmacy, again, similar to the previous ones we have seen in China, this also has many products that look interesting!

Yes and finally – we managed to find a bar for a quick drink and off to bed – have nearly 400 miles to cover tomorrow.