Then came the Cultural Revolution in 1966, when Chairman Mao's regime laid waste to Buddhist temples, cultural artifacts, and foreign emblems across China. The Mogao caves were a natural target.

Great Wall; Imperial Palace of the Ming and Qing Dynasties; Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor; Mogao Caves; Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian (China) The Bureau was informed about the results of a World ...

The multi-level, pagoda-like wooden facade, built to protect the Giant Buddha, has become an iconic feature of the Mogao Caves. CHINA DAILY Measuring 35.5 meters in height, the Giant Buddha in ...

Titled Dunhuang Guyun (translated as Ancient Charm of Dunhuang), the book brings the stories of the Mogao Caves to life ...

Fly over Gansu, a captivating province in northwest China, where natural beauty and cultural history intertwine. This drone ...

From the Great Wall to the Mogao Caves, each of these UNESCO World Heritage sites offers a unique opportunity to appreciate China's history, culture and landscapes. With 57 listed sites ...

Dunhuang was once an important crossroads on China’s old Silk Road. Now, the remote city is best known for its rare, beautiful lake and the Mogao Caves, a series of grottoes filled with Buddhist ...

Check in China: The ultimate guide to the sights and ... Hong Kong teens explore Mogao Caves in the city of Dunhuang, which hides oasis of culture and natural wonders in Gobi Desert In another ...

1994 18BUR VIB - Great Wall; Imperial Palace of the Ming and Qing Dynasties; Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor; Mogao Caves; Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian (China) 1993 17EXTBUR VB.1.2.1 - ...