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Mogao Grottoes(Thousand Buddha Cave, Mogao Grottoes, Dunhuang Caves)
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Recommended sightseeing time: 3–5 hours
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Yangguan Avenue, Dunhuang City, Jiuquan City, Gansu Province
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The Mogao Caves, also called Caves of the Thousand Buddhas, is located in the southeast of Dunhuang city. The Mogao Caves scenic area consists of the Mogao Caves Digital Center and the Mogao Caves. The Mogao Caves Digital Center shows short films about the caves. After thousands of years of carving, the caves have a large number of murals, cultural relics, and etc. It's a world-famous Buddhist art destination. The artistic characteristics of the caves are mainly reflected in the ingenious combination of architecture, statues and Dunhuang murals, and the artistic styles of many dynasties are vividly and harmoniously presented.
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Show More ReviewsThe highlight of the Hexi Corridor tour is the Mogao Caves, a place to see the grottoes and learn about a thousand years of history. Follow a guide in groups to visit the open caves, witnessing firsthand the murals and painted sculptures that have withstood the test of time, and truly feeling the profound power of Silk Road civilization. Photography is prohibited inside the caves; you can only appreciate the artistic achievements of the ancients with your own eyes. Advance reservations are required. You'll first watch a digital film before taking a shuttle bus to the cave area. During peak season, the visit can be quite rushed due to the large number of visitors. A World Heritage Site with immense cultural value, a visit to this historical treasure in the desert is a must when traveling the Hexi Corridor.