Mogao Grottoes Dunhuang
The Mogao Grottoes, commonly named Thousand-Buddha Caves, and praised as “a glittering pearl that adorns the Silk Road”, are the most famous grottoes in China. Located 25km southeast of Dunhuang County ….
Mingsha Sand Dune Dunhuang
Dunhuang has a spectacular natural scene: Mingsha (Sighing) Sand Dune. The dune, a sand crusted hill of dozens of meters high, is 40km east to west, and 20km south to north. In fine days, sand roars like thunder which can be heard in the city ….
Crescent Moon Spring
The Crescent Moon Spring is located five kilometers south of the city of Dunhuang, Gansu Province. It is as well-known as the Mogao Grottoes, Sanwei Mountain, and Mingsha Mountains: all scenic areas in Dunhuang. ….
White Horse Pagoda
The Pagoda is within a small village called Baima Village, some 2 kilometers away from Dunhuang City. It was believed to be constructed in 382 AD by a great general to commemorate his beloved horse. . …
Yumen Pass Dunhuang
Situated 75km northwest of Dunuang, the Jade Gate Pass was a strategic pass on the ancient Silk Road. It was so named because the jade of Honan in what is now Xinjiang region was transported to central China through this pass…..
September 8th, 2011 at 11:54 pm
I went to Dunhuang last summer holiday with my husband. we found really good time from our trip.and The Crescent Moon Spring was interesting to me and we was wondering how this desert wonder formed. Here we enjoyed not only the rare view where an oasis meets the desert, but also some fun sand adventures, such as riding camels, ‘dune surfing’ sand sliding.