Get ready to be awestruck by one of the world's greatest artistic and spiritual treasures. The Mogao Caves are the heart and soul of Dunhuang. Imagine hundreds of caves carved into a cliff face, preserving a thousand years of Buddhist art. Inside, you'll be surrounded by a silent symphony of colorful murals depicting celestial beings, lively scenes of ancient life and countless serene Buddha statues. It's a mesmerizing gallery of faith and artistry.

To see another masterpiece of Dunhuang's cave art in a more tranquil setting, visit the nearby Yulin Caves.

The pilgrimage culminates at the Dunhuang Academy's exhibition center, where you'll learn the incredible story of the caves' discovery and preservation, and the legacy of the famous Library Cave (Cave 17) that contains millennia-old manuscripts.