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Dunhuang Travel Guide: 99 reviews and 247 photos

Part of my China silk road trip in September 2002

Dunhuang is an important place in the ancient silk road and the famous Mogao Buddhist grottoes.

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Pros and Cons

Pros:Very famous historical site in China
Cons:Located in a remote area
In a nutshell:One of the highlights of the Silk Road

Last visit to Dunhuang: Sep 2002
Intro Updated Sep 8, 2007
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Reviews (12)

Famous structure which houses the giant... Things to Do (4)

This famous and well photographed structure at Mogao grottoes houses a gaint buddha statue within. more travel advice

Fairies at Mogao Grottoes, Gansu, China - Dunhuang

Fairies Favorites (7)

There are statues and paintings of fairies, among others, in Dunhuang, especially in the caves. more travel advice

Moon Cresent Lake Things to Do (4)

This is an interesting oasis in the middle of the Minsha Hills sand dunes. Very popular place to visit. more travel advice

Minsha Hills Things to Do (4)

These are sand dunes located near Dunhuang. You can go trekking or camel rides which will bring you to the Moon Crescent... more travel advice

Off The Beaten Path (1)
Unique & isolated landscape

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SLLiew Dec 17, 2006 at 9:15 AM

Amazing painting grottoes.
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Confucius Jul 5, 2003 at 9:25 AM

I have the same postcards but purchased in 1988 when I went there impersonating a history professor to gain access to more caves.
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Bonobo2005 May 23, 2003 at 6:43 AM

I first thought you made some illegal pices ;-) Great recommendations!