Dunhuang
The fertile Dunhuang (敦煌, Dūnhuáng) oasis has for millennia been a refuge for weary Silk Road travelers. Most visitors stayed long enough only to swap a camel; but some stayed, building the forts, towers and cave temples that are scattered over the surrounding area. These sites, along with some dwarfing sand dunes and desertscapes, make Dunhuang a magnificent place to visit.
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Top places to visit in Dunhuang
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Attraction in DunhuangMogao Grottoes - Attraction in DunhuangJade Gate Pass
- Attraction in Dunhuang'Singing Sands' Dune
- Attraction in DunhuangYulin Grottoes
- Attraction in DunhuangDunhuang Museum
- Attraction in DunhuangYadan National Park
- Attraction in DunhuangWestern Thousand Buddha Caves
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