Dunhuang (listen ⓘ) is a county-level city in northwestern Gansu Province, Western China. According to the 2010 Chinese census, the city has a population of 186,027, [1] though 2019 estimates put the city's population at about 191,800. [3] Sachu (Dunhuang) was a major stop on the ancient Silk Road and is best known for the nearby Mogao Caves.

Dunhuang, city, western Gansu sheng (province), northwestern China. Situated in an oasis in the Gansu-Xinjiang desert region, it is at the far western limit of traditional Chinese settlement along the Silk Road across Central Asia.

In Dunhuang, you can see the spectacular Gobi Desert wonders, appreciate the amazing cave art, and discover its profound history of more than 2,000 years. Dunhuang was a place full of stories and legends of the Silk Road and it is famous for its …

Lying in an oasis at the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, Dunhuang was one of the first trading cities encountered by merchants arriving in China from the west. It was also an ancient site of Buddhist religious activity, and was a popular destination for pilgrims, as well as acting as a garrison town protecting the region.

Nov 24, 2024 · Situated near the boundary of Gansu, Qinghai and Xinjiang, the historical city Dunhuang is a renowned tourist destination, famous for the Mogao Caves.

As a little county-level city in northwest of Gansu Province, Dunhuang is a hot tourist destination with a glorious history of more than 2,000 years. It is best known for the magnificent Mogao Caves.

Here you will see the largest grottoes in China and the famous Flying Heaven in the grottoes, the mysterious Crescent Lake and Echoing Sand Mountains, the ruin of ancient Great Wall, famous pass along the Silk Road, Yardang National Geopark...Many interesting activities are organized all the year around, such as Temple Fair, Silk Road Festival, ...

Located in the western end of the Hexi Corridor near the historic junction of the Northern and Southern Silk Roads, Dunhuang was a town of military importance. The Great Wall was extended to Dunhuang, and a line of fortified beacon towers stretched westwards into the desert.

Nov 25, 2024 · Dunhuang, an important node on the Silk Road, is renowned for the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Mogao Caves, often hailed as the "Eastern Art Treasure House", showcasing the essence of ancient Chinese religion, art, and culture.

Nov 26, 2024 · Dunhuang is a top tourist city in China, encompassing many charming attractions including the Mogao Caves and the Western Thousand-Buddha Cave.