Thousand Buddha Caves in the West, A serene oasis of ancient artistry

Dunhuang urban area, 35 kilometers from Jiuquan, Gansu province

Caves similar to Mogao Grottoes

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Introduction

The Xiqianfodong is located on the west side of the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, and is a cave that was carved onto the cliffs of the Danghe River before the Mogao Caves were constructed. The cave's structure, colored sculptures, and mural art style are very similar to those of the Mogao Caves. There are about 16 caves still extant, with approximately 9 of them available for viewing. The murals are brightly colored, but the statues are mostly destroyed. Furthermore, some of the caves are difficult to climb, so they can only be viewed from afar. Due to its inconvenient transportation, far fewer people visit here to appreciate the beauty compared to the Mogao Caves.

Address

Dunhuang urban area, 35 kilometers from Jiuquan, Gansu province

Opening hours

09:30-16:30 (All day)
Last entry time: 16:30 (Monday-Sunday) 08:30-17:00 (All day)
Last entry time: 17:00 (Monday-Sunday)

Transportation

Belonging to the Dunhuang West Line tour, chartering for a day on the West Line costs approximately 450-550 yuan. The journey from the city center to this scenic spot takes about 2 hours.

Phone 0937-8869852;0937-8857158

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Thousand Buddha Caves in the West, A serene oasis of ancient artistry

Introduction

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