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1. Mingsha Shan & Yueya Quan (Singing Sand Mountains & Crescent Moon Spring)
When Aurel Stein settled down by the spring to churn out his memoirs, he opined, "It lay hidden away amidst high sands beyond the southern edge...
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2. Mogao Shiku (Mogao Caves)
Here is the biggest, best-preserved, and most significant site of Buddhist statuary and frescoes in all of China -- and the best-curated site,...
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3. Xi Qian Fo Dong (Western Thousand Buddha Caves)
The missionary Mildred Cable described the scene: "At the edge of the cliff was a rough opening, and from it a very precipitous path led down to...
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Dunhuang. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
