Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes
Located in the Hexi Corridor, it was built in the pre-Qin period of sixteen States. After the construction of several dynasties, the Mogao Grottoes have become the largest and most abundant Buddhist art holy land in the world. Its frescoes and colorful sculptures are exquisite, making people feel as if they are in a mysterious art palace.

🔶 Cultural treasures
The reason why Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes are precious is that Dunhuang is an important town in the Hexi Corridor. Since the sixteen States, the donors of each dynasty and each generation would invite excellent painters and craftsmen to paint Buddhist sutras and Buddha statues in the grottoes to decorate the grottoes and spread Buddhist beliefs. The creative level of different artists in different periods and the content of depicting the social life at that time constitute a rich study of Dunhuang culture and art

🎫 About tickets:

1️⃣ Regular ticket 238 yuan
The number is limited, you need to grab tickets in advance ❗❗ includes 2 digital movies ➕ shuttle bus ➕8 physical caves, after viewing is free 🆓 to see the emergency ticket to 4 caves
2️⃣ emergency ticket 100 yuan
There are four solid caves, including shuttle bus ➕. The exquisite level and artistic value of the Buddha statues and murals in the caves are far less than those of normal caves 😂, and the explanation is only given at the door
3️⃣ the Caves
✅ How to buy tickets: You need to queue up at the "Dunhuang Academy Visitor Service Point" in front of the plaque of "Mogao Grottoes" to buy tickets after the tour

⏰ Ticket time: 11:00-14:00, each cave is limited to the number of visitors, tickets sold out, first come, first served 😂
💰 Price: 150 or 200 yuan per grotto, randomly open 5-10 grottoes every day, divided into two lines A and B. Even if you want to see more grottoes, you can only choose the grottoes on the same line to see oh

❤️ Cave recommendations:
① Cave 45: The best and most beautiful sculpture is in Cave 45
② Cave 57: Beauty Cave, is the Goddess of Mercy
(3) Cave 158: Nirvana Cave, with the largest sleeping Buddha in Mogao Cave
Cave 275: Maitreya Bodhisattva, is the largest painted statue in the Mogao Grottoes

🔜 Normal ticket tour line
North gate into ▶️ pick up tickets ▶️ watch two digital movies 40min, "dream Buddha Palace" must see ▶️ by ferry to the caves 20min▶️ queue up 20min▶️ tour caves 100min▶️ visit their favorite exhibition hall ▶️ by ferry back
📝 Emergency ticket Tour route:
Take the shuttle bus 👉 "Statue of Peking University" on the ninth floor of Cave 96 👉 Portrait of the Cho family's foster family in Cave 100 👉 Maitreya Buddha in cave 130 👉 Nirvana Buddha in Cave 148

⚠️ Visit tips:
1️⃣ Mogao Grottoes tickets can be purchased one month in advance, be sure to book in advance the regular tickets, emergency tickets compared to the regular grottoes, much less
2️⃣ The digital viewing is in two halls respectively. It is recommended that the first hall sit in the back near the exit and the second hall sit in the middle and back for better viewing effect
3️⃣ If you want to see the Grottoes, you must reserve the earliest Mogao Grottoes tickets on the day. After viewing the Mogao Grottoes, queue up at the Grottoes ticket office and buy tickets
4️⃣ you are not allowed to take photos in the caves ❗❗ (part of the pictures in the picture are from the replica grottoes of Dunhuang Art Museum). In addition, you can watch some historical documentaries before going to Mogao Grottoes, such as Hexi Corridor and Dunhuang
5️⃣ must go to the exhibition hall, there are 1:1 replica of eight caves
6️⃣ Dining in the scenic spot is more expensive, it is recommended to bring some food and water