The Silk Road Dunhuang Hotel is founded in 1995. It is situated against the backdrop of the picturesque Mingsha Sand Dunes. The hotel captures the spirit of the Tang Dynasty with its unique architectural design - the large rooftops and long corridors of the Han and Tang dynasties; the typical enclosed courtyard style design and mud walls of the northwestern part of China; and the replica of the late Tang, Ming and Qing dynasties furniture. All these work together to recapture the flavour of a bygone era with their simplicity and use of natural building materials. The hotel provides convenient access to the major scenic spots such as Mogao Grottoes and Mingsha Hill.

The Silk Road Dunhuang Hotel offers different rooms ranging from ancient courtyard villa to modern style western rooms that blend with Chinese architecture. The Suites are furnished elegantly in the Ming Dynasty style. All rooms allow people to enjoy an ever-changing view of the great Gobi Desert under the sun. People can watch the sunset over the great Gobi desert from the comfort of the hotel room.