Mogao Caves

About

Ancient buddhist caves filled with stunning art, a silk road treasure

Why go

• A living record of Silk Road history
• One of the world's greatest discoveries of ancient Asian cultures
• A spectacular treasury of Buddhist art

Must try

• See thousands of ancient Buddhist murals and sculptures
• Explore the 'Library Cave' (Cave 17)
• Marvel at ancient caves & temples
• See a 35-meter tall Buddha statue
• View giant Buddhas over 14 meters long

Pro tips

• Book tickets far in advance, daily visitors are capped
• Bring a scarf or shawl for wind and sand
• Wear comfortable shoes, you will be standing a lot
• Tickets include entry to 8 caves, guided tour, shuttle bus
• No photos or videos allowed inside the caves

Good to know

• Very crowded
• Tickets sell out a month in advance

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Rating

4.6 / 5

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