The Great Northwest

A Glimpse of a Thousand Years! A Time-Travel Journey Through the Murals of Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes🏜️ Why You Must Visit: The pinnacle of mural art! A breathtaking treasure trove of millennium-old masterpieces!✨ Transport Tips: 📍Address: Mogao Town, Dunhuang City, Gansu Province 🚌30-minute taxi ride from downtown or take the Green Line bus directly Ticket Prices: Peak season: ¥238/person (includes Digital Center + physical caves) Off-season: ¥140/person Itinerary: 1️⃣ Digital Exhibition Center Start with the 4K dome films "A Millennium of Mogao" + "Dreamlike Buddha Palace" for an immersive preview of the finest murals (sit in the middle back row for the best view!) 2️⃣ Physical Cave Tour Follow the guide to see 8 regular caves; special caves require extra fees (recommend Cave 57's Beautiful Bodhisattva/Cave 45's Tang Dynasty sculptures) 3️⃣ Dunhuang Research Institute History Museum Learn about the moving stories of guardians like Chang Shuhong! 4️⃣ Nine-Story Tower Square Snap photos of Mogao's iconic structure—late afternoon light creates magical shots Must-Visit Spots: 🔸Nine-Story Tower: Epic wide-angle shots from below + fluttering red scarves look stunning 🔸Scripture Cave Exhibition Hall: See the scripture fragments discovered by Wang Yuanlu, steeped in history Food Recommendations: 🍜 Donkey Meat Noodles: Da Ji Braised Donkey Meat Restaurant—chewy noodles with garlic paste are divine 🍢 Mixed Soup: Xia Family Mixed Soup's lamb noodle soup is the ultimate comfort food Pro Tips: ❌No photography inside caves! Protect the murals together ⏰Special cave tickets stop selling at 2 PM—arrive early 💦Bring enough water! Only water dispensers at the entrance