Attractions

Yumen Pass, an important gateway on western frontier during Han Dynasty. Yumen Pass played an important role both in trade and military defense in ancient times.

Labrang Lamasery still keeps the most complete teaching system of Tibetan Buddhism in China and is one of the six Tibetan Buddhism temples belonging to Gelu Sect.

Five-Spring Mountain boasts over 10 ancient architectural complexes left from Ming and Qing Dynasties. However, what makes Five-Spring Mountain so renowned is not only its ancient architectures, but also its…

Ta' er Monastery is the largest Buddhist monastery in Qinghai, and an important center to do religious activities. It is not only a holyland for buddhists and Shamanism but also for its cultural heritage and…

Bingling Thousand Buddha Caves is well known for its stone carvings. Apart from the numerous Buddhist statues, frescos is also worth a visit.It's one of the most fascinating caves in China and showcases the…

Yangguan Pass was used as an outpost to defend enemies and was a vital pass along Silk Road in ancient China. While wandering in this historical site, you can also have the opportunity to try Nanhu grapes not…

Yulin Grottos is widely recognized as a branch of Dunhuang Mogao Caves.Currently, forty-two caves from Yuan Dynasty to Tang Dynasty are preserved. These sculptures are of different facial expressions.

Dunhuang White Horse Pagoda was built in A.D. 386 in memory of the dead white horse of a monk who preached Buddhism. The adobe structure and the unique lamasery architectural style have made it a desirous…

West Thousand Buddha Cave is an integral part of Dunhuang Buddhist art for its similarity to Mogao Caves in colored clay statues, the style of frescos and the structure of the caves.