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Dunhuang Attractions
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Mogao Caves,located 25 kilometers (about 15.5 miles) southeast of Dunhuang City, should be regarded as the premier Buddhist spot in China, perhaps in the whole world. The artistic features of the treasured Buddhist murals represent perfectly the artistic style of the… |
Dunhuang Folk-Custom Museum
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Dunhuang Folk-Custom Museum is located inside Crescent Lake’s scenic spot. Constructed in the traditional Dunhuang architectural style, it presents the folk-customs of western China, including religion, everyday life, wedding custom, needlework, etc… |
| Dunhuang Yadan National Geology Park
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Dunhuang Yadan National Geology Park is a physiognomy landscape formed by aeolian erosion. It is composed of various sculptures, and one may find numerous well known architectures here. It is situated 75 kilometers (about 46.6 miles) west of the Yumen Pass,… |
| Thousand-Buddhas Cave
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Another important Buddhist spot is Western Thousand-Buddhas Cave, situated 35 kilometers (about 21.7 miles) southwest of Dunhuang, on a cliff north of Danghe River. It won its name due to its location in the western part of Mogao Caves. Most of the sixteen… |
| White Horse Dagoba
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White Horse Dagoba established in 386, is 2 kilometers (about 1.2 miles) from the center of downtown. It is the burial place of Kumarajiva, a Master specializing in Buddhist Dharma’s white horse. After being restored many times, the Dagoba is another fine sight of Dunhuang City. |
| Yangguan Pass
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Yangguan Pass is located 70 kilometers (about 43.5 miles) southwest of Dunhuang. It is the gateway to the south western region on the way to the Silk Road. The beacon tower is all that remains of the Pass. Near Yangguan Pass is Nanhu, a local grape producing area… |
| Yumen Pass
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Situated 90 kilometers (about 55.9 miles) northwest of Dunhuang City, Yumen Pass was an important gateway to the western region in ancient times. Yumen Pass, Hecang Town and Han Great Wall (Han Dynasty), are the many sights in this area. If desired, tourists can… |
Dunhuang Travel Attractions
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Map of Dunhuang 
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