Dunhuang ζ¦η β Silk Road Oasis β Mogao Caves UNESCO
Crucial Silk Road stop where the Great Wall and Buddhism converged. Mogao Caves are the world's greatest Buddhist art treasury.
UNESCO β 492 grottoes, 2,000+ sculptures, 45,000 sq m of murals (366-1368 AD). The Library Cave held 50,000 manuscripts. Book in advance.
Hours: 8:00β18:00
Admission: Β₯238
A crescent oasis surrounded by sand dunes. Camel rides and sandboarding. Spectacular sunsets.
Hours: 6:00β21:00
Admission: Β₯110