Which province is Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes in?

Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes, located in Dunhuang City, Gansu Province, is the general name of China Mogao Grottoes and West Thousand Buddha Cave. The Mogao Grottoes are located 25 kilometers southeast of Dunhuang City, and are dug on the cliff at the eastern foot of Mingsha Mountain. The length from north to south is about 1.600 meters, and it is arranged in five layers from top to bottom. The height is strewn at random, row upon row, shaped like a honeycomb pigeon house, spectacular and unusual. It is the largest and richest treasure house of classical culture and art in China and the largest and best preserved treasure house of Buddhist art in the world. 1987 12 is listed as a world cultural heritage by UNESCO.

There are four grottoes in China, Yungang Grottoes in Datong, Shanxi, Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, Henan, Maijishan Grottoes in Tianshui, Gansu and Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang.

Mogao grottoes are far more famous than other grottoes. One of the reasons is that Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes were excavated earlier with a history of 1638. Second, there are 492 large-scale and well-preserved caves, which are as dense as honeycombs and strewn at random, stretching for more than 1600 meters; Third, the sculptures and murals are exquisite. There are 2,499 colored sculptures and 45,000 square meters of murals. Some people say that Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes is not only a large sculpture museum, but also a Buddhist art gallery.

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Baidu Encyclopedia-Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes