Dunhuang

　　　An important post on the Silk Road with a history of more than 2,000 years, located at the western end of the Hexi Corridor . Major scenic spots include the Mogao Grottoes, Mingsha Hill, Crescent Moon spring, yumen pass ,yangguan pass, Great Wall of the Han Dynasty and the ruins of the ancient Shazhou Town.

Mogao Grottoes

　　Located on cliffs 25 km southeast of Dunhuang.The first cave of the Mogao Grottoes was carved out in the year 366 and so far it has a history of more than 1600 years.Artworks of this treasure house cover architectural designs,sculptures and murals, Stilll preserved are 492 caves with 2,415 colored statues and 45,000 sq .m of murals .It is the greatest and most consummate gallery of Buddhist art in the world .
　　opening hours: May to October:9:00-17:00
　　November to April:9:30-12:30,14:30-17:00