See all properties
Save

Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort

Property class: 5 and above

Photo gallery for Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort

A waterfront building with a reflective pool in front.
Property video
A series of small, uniformly lit cabins arranged in a circular pattern with a central pathway.
A room with a bed, a round window, and a view of a snowy landscape.
A tent-style room with a bed, sliding glass doors, and a view of the beach.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

View map
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

View all photos for Deluxe Tent, Desert view

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 Single Beds

View all photos for Luxury Tent, Patio, Desert view

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

View all photos for Panoramic Tent, Patio, Desert view

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

View all photos for Family Tent, Private Bathroom, Desert view

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

At Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort, you'll be connected to the convention centre and 1.3 km (0.8 mi) from Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent Lake. Highlights at this luxury lodge include 10 restaurants, a full-service spa and free buffet breakfast. .For a drink, you can stop by the lodge's own lounge bar. Enjoy access to horse riding/hire, rock climbing and free bike hire. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a microwave in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 5-property class Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring lodge, you'll be 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Bell Tower and 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Dunhuang Museum.
View more Lodges in DunhuangOpens in a new window

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

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/cafΘ. 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 kilometres 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
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort offers 53 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary slippers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate dining areas and includes desks. Beds feature down duvets 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 a shower and children's slippers. In-room massages, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
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.

Similar properties

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating areas, and a staircase.
Qinshine Desert Retreat
Jiuquan
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, 1 review
The price is AU$103
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Qinshine Desert Retreat

Property amenities

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 transport

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

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/aeroplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground
  • Rock climbing

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area
  • Telescope
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • In-room massages
  • Mud bath
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

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

More

  • Built in 2025
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, debit cards and cash.

Property Registration Number No

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

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

Yep, Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Is there a spa on site at Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort.

What makes Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort.

Is Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and free bike rentals, as well as highchairs and children's slippers in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort is a hit with families.

Does Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort serve breakfast?

Sure does, free buffet breakfast is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 10 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Dunhuang Desert Galaxy Celestial Palace - Glamping Resort?

No, only service animals are allowed.

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