DUNHUANG

History of Dunhuang

Some stuff.

Mogao Buddhist Caves

Cliffs of Mingsha Mountain, Dunhuang, Jiuquan, Gansu, China

+86 937 886 9060

Designated a world heritage site in 1987, the Mogao Buddhist caves, or "Thousand Buddha Caves," are an extremely popular tourist destination. Open year-round, there are 492 caves to visit, containing over 45,000 square meters of murals and 2415 clay sculptures representing a thousand years of Buddhist art.

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Green Lotus

No. 45 Building 6, Fengqing City, Shazhou Town, Dunhuang, China

+86 937 880 9996

The Green Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant is fairly popular in Dunhuang. The menu is in Chinese, however the owner speaks fluent English. Vegan and Vegitarian friendly. $$–$$$.

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Silk Road Dunhuang Hotel

Dunyue Road, Dunhuang 736200, China

+86 937 888 2088

Established in 1995, the Silk Road Dunhuang Hotel has a clear view of Mingsha Sand Dunes and is uniquely designed to match traditional Chineses architecture. Free WiFi.

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