Mogao Caves

Each grotto in the caves were decorated by a separate beneficiary. As a gift to Buddha.
Each grotto in the caves were decorated by a separate beneficiary. As a gift to Buddha.
The Thousand Buddha Caves—#MogaoGrottoes in the Gansu Province of China. #敦煌莫高窟 https://twitter.com/Beautifulgx
Mogao caves Buddhist statuary and frescos inside the caves
The Thousand Buddha Caves—#MogaoGrottoes in the Gansu Province of China. #敦煌莫高窟 https://twitter.com/Beautifulgx

Popular places to visit

Grotto Art Exhibition Center

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Grotto Art Exhibition Center during your travels in Dunhuang. Take in the museums and desert landscape in the area.

Grotto Art Exhibition Center

Library Cave Heritage Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Library Cave Heritage Museum in Dunhuang. Amble around the area's forest or experience its museums.

Library Cave Heritage Museum

Northern Wei, Western Wei & Northern Zhou Caves

Learn about the local history of Dunhuang when you take a trip to Northern Wei, Western Wei & Northern Zhou Caves. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Northern Wei, Western Wei & Northern Zhou Caves

Sui Caves

You can learn about the history of Dunhuang when you stop by Sui Caves. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Sui Caves

Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent Lake

Explore the great outdoors at Mingsha Shan, a lovely green space in Dunhuang. Discover the area's desert landscape and sunrises.

Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent Lake

Bell Tower

You can find out about the history of Dunhuang with a visit to Bell Tower. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

Bell Tower

Best Lodging Options Near Mogao Caves

Dunhuang International Hotel

Dunhuang International Hotel

2 out of 5
No. 6608 Yangguan East Road, Dunhuang Jiuquan
Dunhuang International Hotel
Sun Spring Hotel Dunhuang

Sun Spring Hotel Dunhuang

2 out of 5
No.1 Middle Section of Yingbin Avenue Dunhuang Gansu
Sun Spring Hotel Dunhuang
Pullman Dunhuang

Pullman Dunhuang

4.5 out of 5
No 6610 Yangguan East Road Jiuquan Gansu
Pullman Dunhuang
Four Points by Sheraton Dunhuang

Four Points by Sheraton Dunhuang

3 out of 5
North of Sanwei Rd & West of Feitian Ave Jiuquan Gansu
Four Points by Sheraton Dunhuang
Dunhuang Season Boutique Hotel

Dunhuang Season Boutique Hotel

3.5 out of 5
No.8 Mingshan Road Jiuquan Gansu
Dunhuang Season Boutique Hotel
Dunhuang International Hotel

Dunhuang International Hotel

2 out of 5
827 Mingshan North Road Jiuquan Gansu
Dunhuang International Hotel
Dunhuang Hotel

Dunhuang Hotel

2.5 out of 5
No 151 Yangguan Middle Road Jiuquan Gansu
Dunhuang Hotel
M International Hotel (Shazhou Night Market)

M International Hotel (Shazhou Night Market)

2 out of 5
No.589 Shazhou South Road Dunhuang Gansu
M International Hotel (Shazhou Night Market)
Dunhuang Dunhe hotel

Dunhuang Dunhe hotel

3 out of 5
No. 589 South Shazhou Road, Dunhuang Jiuquan Gansu
Dunhuang Dunhe hotel
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