Visit Dunhuang that abounds in fresh fruits, flowers, natural
vistas and an interesting history with Holidays China.
Among the minorities that inhabit Dunhuang, China are the Tibetan,
Hui, Han, Yugu, Manchu, Baoan, Kazak, Tu and others. Dunhuang is
basically an oasis that is located very close to the Gobi
desert.
Location
Dunhuang is located in the Gansu province towards the west of
the Hexi Corridor of China. Dunhuang is located close to Sichuan,
Ningxia Hui and Inner Mongolia.
History
In the olden days Dunhuang was known as Shazhou or sandbank.
Dunhuang became a prefecture in the year 117 B.C. Dunhuang played
an important role in Chinese history during the reign of the Han
and Tang rulers. Dunhuang was an important center on the Silk Road
trade route.
Tourist Attractions
Visit the Mogao caves located close to Dunhuang, China
and step into a fascinating world of Buddhist paintings and
sculptures. There are about 492 caves that are a storehouse of
artistic sculptures and colorful frescoes. Some of the caves are
wooden structured.
Things to Do
Relish the typical wheat flour noodle preparations among other
culinary delights at the local Dunhuang eateries.
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