The Mogao Caves in Dunhuang
"In the West, there is the Louvre; in the East, there are the Mogao Caves."
The Mogao Caves are famous for their exquisite murals and Buddhist statues. The Mogao Caves were included in UNESCO's world cultural heritage list in 1987.
Artists from different periods of the Middle Ages left their work there. All kinds of works spanning over one thousand years complement each other.
Standing out in the desert, the Mogao Caves are like a glittering pearl that adorns the Silk Road.
In addition to visiting these wonderful caves, you could get some hands-on archaeological experience. can take you to the Dunhuang Research Academy. There, you can linger over copies of murals created by masters and can copy a sample mural on a mud slab with your own hands under the guidance of the teacher.
· 5-Day Dunhuang In-Depth Private Tour including Visit to Mogao Caves
· 13-Day Beijing–Xi'an–Dunhuang–Urumqi–Shanghai Tour - Silk Road Highlights and China's Gateway Cities
12-Day China Silk Road Tour from Xi'an to Kashgar Along the Great Silk Road
