Dunhuang

In depth

<p> The more than 700 caves of the Mogao Caves, with murals and sculptures spanning ten dynasties, shine a flashlight and the robes of the flying apsaras come alive. At dusk, the Mingsha Mountain Crescent Moon Spring, the sea of sand is golden-red and the clear spring never dries up for a thousand years. </p><p> West beyond Yumen Pass, the desolation of "spring breeze not crossing" hits the face; The wind-eroded earthen mounds of Yardang Devil City are crimson red like flames. A bowl of donkey meat yellow noodles, paired with the desert wind, is the comfort of Silk Road travelers. Dunhuang is the spiritual homeland for many people </p>