About Mogao Caves

Envisioned as though they had fallen out of the sky, the Mogao Caves, also known as the Caves of a Thousand Buddhas, are a unique and incredible artwork that deserves to be seen. From every-day life to very significant historical events, these are the images you will see depicted in the Mogao Caves. Traces of Indian Buddhism mixed with oriental artistic taste is what transpires through this astonishing and ancient work.

Must See

  • Buddhist Arts
  • Beautiful Wall Paintings
  • Caves

How to reach

It is 25.2 kms away from the City Center.

You can reach there by Bus or Taxi.

Bus: Take a bus from Dunhuang Railway Station to the caves directly. The bus also passes by Dunhuang Hotel and Silk Road Hotel.

Taxi: Take a taxi to Mogao Caves and it takes about 30mins.

Bus Fare: 10yuan

Taxi Fare: 30yuan

Tips

  • Buy your tickets online prior to your arrival
  • Check the local forecast, because if there is a sandstorm, the entire park will be closed.
  • There are 2 museums not to be missed as well where one located near the Mogao entrance with Mogao history and murals explanation. And the second museum near the bus stop has additional excavation caves that we can further appreciate besides the main sites.
  • Minibusses are available from the train station and will cost from 36 or 39 RMB. 
  • Book a couple of nights in Dunhuang and allow a full day to see it all.
  • There's food and drink available on site at reasonable prices and the whole site is clean and well maintained.

Visit Time

Sunday: 8:00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.

Monday: 8:00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.

Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.

Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.

Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.

Friday:8:00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.

Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.

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Waiting Time

You may have to wait in queue for entry.

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

April - November: CNY 258 for foreign visitors
December - March: CNY 160 for foreign visitors

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Time you can spend

2 to 3hours

 

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Weather

Overcast Clouds 19.32°C

 

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