The Mogao Caves, also known as the Thousand Buddha Grottoes or Caves of the Thousand Buddhas, form a system of 500 temples [1] 25 km (16 mi) southeast of the center of Dunhuang, an oasis located at a religious and cultural crossroads on …

Situated at a strategic point along the Silk Route, at the crossroads of trade as well as religious, cultural and intellectual influences, the 492 cells and cave sanctuaries in Mogao are famous for their statues and wall paintings, spanning 1,000 years of Buddhist art.

Mogao Caves, also known as Thousand Buddha Caves or Mogao Grottoes, is a group of ancient caves which were built in different dynasties. It is famous for exquisite murals and various sculptures kept inside the caves.

1 莫高窟数字展示中心是参观莫高窟的第一站，核心保护区（窟区）不设售票处，请勿直接驱车前往窟区。 2 参观期间请妥善保管“莫高窟购票信息单”，莫高窟数字展示中心及窟区需分别核验，参观时须经莫高窟数字展示中心检票口安检、核验后方可前往窟区参观。 3 景区停车场仅提供参观期间的泊车服务，在旅游旺季将适时启用应急停车场，请留意沿途道路标识，服从交警及工作人员引导，有序停放车辆。 4 请主动配合接受安全检查，禁止携带易燃、易爆等危险物品进入场馆。 …

The ‘Caves of the Thousand Buddhas’ (Qianfodong), also known as Mogao, are a magnificent treasure trove of Buddhist art. They are located in the desert, about 15 miles south-east of the town of Dunhuang in north western China.

Standing out in the desert, the Mogao Caves are like a glittering pearl that adorns the Silk Road. In this article you can find out about: These caves are carved out of the sandstone cliffs. The 1,600 meters (1 mile) of grottoes were constructed during 10 …

Mar 27, 2025 · Mogao Caves is a shrine of Buddhist art treasures. A network of plank reinforced roads plying north to south 1,600 meters (5,249 feet) long lead to the cave openings, which are stacked five stories high some reaching up to 50 meters (164 feet). By the way, Mogao means high up in the desert.

Mogao Caves (莫高窟, Mogaoku), also known as the Mogao Grottoes, are located at the western end of the Hexi Corridor in Dunhuang, China. The construction of these caves began during the Sixteen Kingdoms period and continued through the …

Nov 7, 2024 · It's no wonder the Mogao Caves are the largest and most diverse Buddhist art site in the world, and a shining star along the Silk Road that draws countless visitors every year! Starting December 2024, transit travelers from 54 countries can stay for …

Mogao Caves Location Map (Click to Enlarge) As the most popular scenic site in Dunhuang, Mogao caves attract numerous visitors home and abroad. Each visitor has to hold a ticket for entry. Depending on different seasons, there are 6 types of tickets for sale.