Dunhuang, Ancient Silk Road oasis city in Gansu Province, China
The city spans across desert terrain at 1142 meters elevation, where the Daquan River provides water resources in this section of the Gobi Desert.
During the Han Dynasty in the 2nd century BC, Dunhuang became a garrison outpost to protect merchants traveling between China and Central Asia.
The Mogao Caves contain over 700 cave temples decorated with Buddhist artworks and manuscripts, representing centuries of religious and artistic development.
Travelers reach Dunhuang through Dunhuang Mogao International Airport or by taking a train to Liuyuan station followed by a 90-minute ground transfer.
The Daquan River creates a natural oasis that sustained trade caravans, religious pilgrims, and military forces for more than 2000 years.
Location: Jiuquan
Capital city: Shazhou Town
Elevation above the sea: 1,142 m
Website: http://dunhuang.gov.cn
GPS coordinates: 40.14110,94.66076
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:18
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