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Mogao Caves

Dunhuang, China

About

Situated at a strategic point along the Silk Route, at the crossroads of trade as well as religious, cultural and intellectual influences, the 492 cells and cave sanctuaries in Mogao are famous for their statues and wall paintings, spanning 1,000 years of Buddhist art.

Supporting sources: Legacy import provenance, Wikipedia

Plan your visit

Booking

Booking recommended

When to go

  • Time of day: Morning, Afternoon

Features & amenities

What to expect

  • Indoor + outdoor

What to bring

  • Water
  • comfortable shoes
  • sun protection
  • rain layer

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