Mogao Grottoes, A Tapestry of Ancient Chinese Artistry

"Taiyang Hot Spring Hotel, located 13.6 kilometers from Dunhuang City on 314 Provincial Road, Jiuquan City, Gansu Province."

Introduction to the Origins of Mogao Caves and History of Dunhuang

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World Heritage Site

Introduction

This tourist spot is also known as the Thousand Buddha Caves. It consists of a digital display center and caves that house numerous murals, grottoes, and relics. Mogao Caves is the top choice for Dunhuang sightseeing. Visitors can watch a movie at the display center before exploring the vast and rich caves and murals. Inside the caves, there are many Buddha images, flying deities, and other figures, ranging from towering nine-story statues to small bodhisattvas only a few centimeters tall. Today, a replica of the original large caves has been created under the Sanwei Mountain, making the viewing experience at Mogao Caves even more diverse and abundant.

Address

"Taiyang Hot Spring Hotel, located 13.6 kilometers from Dunhuang City on 314 Provincial Road, Jiuquan City, Gansu Province."

Opening hours

08:00-18:00 (all day)
Last entry at 15:30 (Monday-Sunday from April 1 to November 30) 09:00-17:30 (all day)
Last entry at 14:30 (Monday-Sunday from December 1 to March 31 of the following year) Note: Except for children with free admission, all other free visitors need to pay an additional ten yuan for the explanation fee and transportation fee.

Transportation

Taxis are available in the city, or you can take bus route 12 directly to the Mogao Caves Digital Exhibition Center in front of the Silk Road Yiyuan Hotel.

Phone 4008333715