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Mogao Grottoes(Bakko Shoes)This is a group of caves excavated on the eastern edge of Mingsha Mountain, 25 kilometers southeast of Dunhuang City.The caves are carved into the cliffs on the eastern foot of Mt. Mingsha, stretching 1,600 meters from east to west.Inside the caves are vividly painted murals and colorfully painted clay statues.There is also a special cave whose beauty is beyond description in words or letters.During the Tang Dynasty, over a thousand caves were excavated, of which only about 600 remain today.The murals cover a total area of ​​45,000 square metres and contain 2,415 statues.The first caves were built in the second year of the Jianyuan era of the Former Qin Dynasty (366 AD), when the Monk Le Zun, who came from the west, saw the golden glow of the opposing mountains of Sanwei Mountain and Mingsha Mountain, and opened a cave.Although the caves cannot currently be confirmed, what is certain is that they have been diligently excavated for a thousand years, beginning with the Northern Liang period in the early 5th century and continuing through the Northern Wei, Sui, Tang, Song, Western Xia, and Yuan dynasties.One of the highlights is that the cave structure, carving style, and mural themes vary from one era to the next.There is no doubt that it is a magnificent historical and artistic heritage that is unique in the world.It was registered as a World Heritage Site in 1987.<img src="https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/035011200081xrl47742B_Z_1000_0.jpg" source="ttd" imageid="4700105" sourcewidth="1000" sourcehight="623"><img src="https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/035011200081wisro3C48_Z_1000_0.jpg" source="ttd" imageid="4698881" sourcewidth="1000" sourcehight="670">Mingsha Mountain·Crescent Moon Spring(Meisazan, Getsu Gasen)5km south of Dunhuang town.The sand dunes stretch for 40 kilometers east to west and 20 kilometers north to south.The fine-grained sand creates beautiful ridgelines, with clear curves that depict the light and dark areas in the sun and shade.The camel ride takes you on a 40-minute walk through the desert.Unlike rides where you just ride on someone's back or go around the area, this one actually goes straight through the desert, so you can imagine what it was like for people traveling the Silk Road a thousand years ago, which is a really great experience.Among the sand mountains of Mingsha Mountain, there is a half-moon shaped spring that stretches 200 meters east to west and 50 meters north to south.It is called "Getsuga Spring" because of its shape.Although it is surrounded by endless desert, the water in this spring has never dried up.<img src="https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/1005070000002syam4814_Z_1000_0.jpg" source="gs" imageid="275713201" sourcewidth="1000" sourcehight="666"><img src="https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/fd/tg/g1/M0B/80/8D/CghzfVWxDQCAa1gMABoxln6Q-PM737_Z_1000_0.jpg" source="gs" imageid="272776943" sourcewidth="1000" sourcehight="666">Dunhuang MuseumIt's a local museum and not very large.A new wing opened in 2011, and displays over 17,000 cultural artifacts.It is worth visiting for understanding the Silk Road, as it displays a large number of artifacts and materials related to the history of Dunhuang from the Han Dynasty, especially the Mogao Caves.<img src="https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/100115000000xnjm34B43_Z_1000_0.jpg" source="gs" imageid="322405164" sourcewidth="1000" sourcehight="667"><img src="https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/100r15000000x91j1C94C_Z_1000_0.jpg" source="gs" imageid="322404915" sourcewidth="1000" sourcehight="667"><img src="https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/100h0v000000jkomzDE4B_Z_1000_0.jpg" source="gs" imageid="276162637" sourcewidth="1000" sourcehight="666">Shazhou Night Market(Sashuyoichi)This is the best food stall in Dunhuang.It has been selected as one of the top 10 markets in the country and consists of five sections, including a food district, a craft district, and an agricultural product district.For domestic tourists, this is a must-see place when visiting Dunhuang, along with the Mogao Caves.There is a wide selection of local specialities to choose from, so be sure to try dinner here.After your meal, you can also enjoy shopping for local souvenirs.<img src="https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0353l1200081wk3z15DD5_Z_1000_0.jpg" source="ttd" imageid="4698950" sourcewidth="1000" sourcehight="750">

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<Private Charter> World Heritage Site [Mogao Caves/Special Caves] Sightseeing and one-day sightseeing including Dunhuang Museum, Mingsha Mountain, Yuegang Spring, Bazaar, etc. Lunch included <Hotel pick-up/Japanese guide/1 person departure/Dunhuang departure>