Dunhuang Attraction
Dunhuang is a city subject to Gansu province, which located in the western end of the Hexi Corridor and near the interchange point of ancient Silk Road with forming the city on the oasis. As the landform and surrounded by high mountains, Dunhuang has the typical continental climate with big temperature difference in summer and winter.
Dunhuang is famous for being an ancient town, Mogao Grottos...
Baima Pagoda
Type:Relics and Sites
The Pagoda is located within a small village called Baima Village, (White Horse Village) about two kilometers away from Dunhuang. The White Horse Pagoda (bai...
Mogao Grottos
Type:Relics and Sites
The Mogao Grottos, also known as "The Thousand Buddha Cave", are noted as one of the most important cultural and historical sites in China, especially for th...
Crescent Moon Spring and the Echoing Sand Dune
Type:Land Scenery
Crescent Moon Spring, an oasis in the Gobi Desert, lies 6 km south of Dunhuang and is located between two large sand dunes that make up the famous Echoing Sa...
Yumen Pass
Type:Relics and Sites
The Jade Gate Pass, situated 75 km northwest of Dunhuang, was a strategic pass on the ancient Silk Road. It was named because of the jade that was transporte...
Yangguan Pass
Type:Relics and Sites
Yangguan Pass was originally built by the Emperor Wu during the Han Dynasty and was one of the two most important passes (the other is Yumen Pass) that serve...