Explore Dunhuang's Sacred Western Thousand Buddha Grottoes

Dunhuang Research Academy (DHRA) is a national comprehensive institution responsible for the conservation, management and research of the Mogao Grottoes (a world cultural heritage site at Dunhuang), the Yulin Grottoes (a nationally protected key cultural heritage site at Guazhou), and the Western Th...

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Immerse yourself in Dunhuang’s past at the Western Thousand Buddha Caves and Yadan National Geologic Park. A professional guide leads you on an informative tour past ancient structures and shares insight about this civilization. Western Thousand Buddha Caves is not as famous as the Mogao Caves, howe...

• Xiqian Buddha Caves
• Yadan National Geological Park

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Yulin Caves and Western Thousand Buddha Caves are less popular than Mogao Caves, however, they are part of the Dunhuang art with their spectacular frescoes and statues in Dunhuang. This private day tour will let you explore these two sites in a day with a local guide by private vehicle. Pickup time ...

• Silk Road Trips
• Xiqian Buddha Caves
• Yulin Grotto

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Explore Dunhuang’s western Silk Road in one private day. Visit Western Thousand Buddha Caves, Yangguan Pass, Yumen Pass, and Hecang City, traveling deep into the Gobi Desert.