Day 6 Dunhuang

Attractions: Mogao Grottoes, White Horse Pagoda

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Dunhuang

After breakfast, drive to Mogao Grottoes. Commonly known as the Thousand Buddha Caves, are located on the cliff at the eastern foot of the Mingsha Mountain, 25 kilometers southwest of Dunhuang City, facing the eastern side of the Tongquan River. The distribution of the caves is staggered, the scale of the subzone ratio, and there are up to five layers up and down. It is famous for its exquisite murals and statues. It was built in the sixteen States before the Qin period, after the sixteen States, the Northern Dynasty, Sui, Tang, five dynasties, Western Xia, Yuan and other dynasties of construction. With 735 caves, 45,000 square meters of murals and 2,415 clay colored sculptures, it is the largest and richest Buddhist art site in the world.

After lunch, visit the White Horse Pagoda. Located in the south of Dunhuang City, the White Horse Pagoda was built in 386 AD. According to legend, it was built for a white horse who died on the road when Kuma Dongshi, a senior monk in Beiliang, was teaching Buddhism. Now it has become a famous tourist attraction in Dunhuang.