Dunhuang Pictures
Dunhuang was made a prefecture in 117B.C. by Emperor Han Wudi. During the Han and Tang dynasties, it was a major point of interchange between China and the outside world. The city is well known for the Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes, a treasure house of Buddhist art and culture. The city also boasts marvelous natural beauty owing to Crescent Spring and its surrounding Echoing-Sand Mountain.
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City Overview (6)
Located in the west of Hexi Corridor of Gansu Province, Dunhuang is renowned for the Mogao Grottoes, a treasure house of Buddhist art and culture. The city also boasts marvelous natural beauty owing to Crescent Spring and its surrounding Echoing-Sand Mountain.
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Mogao Caves (40)
Mogao Caves was constructed over a millennium, from the 4th to the 14th centuries, and represents the height of Buddhist art and the world's richest treasure house of Buddhist sutras, murals and sculptures.
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Crescent Lake (8)
Crescent Lake gets its name because its resemblance to a crescent that has fallen down into this desert. Despite being buffeted by frequent sandstorms, Crescent Spring still gurgles clearly and remains worthy as the foremost spring in the desert.
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Echoing-Sand Mountain in Dunhuang offers superb desert scenery. The dune reaches a relative height of 250 meters (820 feet).
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Asked by Mr.Swee from USA | Oct. 18, 2010 13:01
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Can I get a round trip flight in mid November 2010 from Xi'an to Dunhuang
and what is the cost for the ticket?
Can I book it through travelchinaguide.com online?
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Answered by Ms.Cindy | Oct. 18, 2010 20:16
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Yes, you can book China flights easily through Travelchinaguide. As to the current flight information between the two cities, the price has no discount and there is only flight a day (but not available everyday) by Tianjin Airlines. The price is no less than 1700RMB. I have no idea about the round trip ticket. You may inquiry for the details.
Asked by Mr.Lorenz from UK | Dec. 12, 2009 10:19
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I am in Xi-an for a conference and am interested in visiting Dunhuang
for 2-3 days in late March. Are there direct flights available (which
airlines?)
Are there any special considerations to travelling at that time of year?
for 2-3 days in late March. Are there direct flights available (which
airlines?)
Are there any special considerations to travelling at that time of year?
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Answered by Mr.Sandy | Dec. 13, 2009 01:52
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Yes, there are direct flights between the two cities, one flight every two days, operated by Tianjin Airlines. Flight Number: GS7531. It is freezing there and keep warm.