Dunhuang is an ancient city in Western China. Visit Mogao Grottoes, a series of statues of the Buddha carved into the rock and popularly described as the Louvre of East. The grottoes are known for their exquisite well-preserved mural paintings. Walk around Crescent lake, a beautiful oasis with well-decorated Chinese architecture and surrounded by sand mountains. Delve into the history of the city and the importance of the Silk Road at Dunhuang Museum featuring more than 10000 Chinese and Tibetian items on display. See the Great Wall of the Han dynasty built more than 2000 years ago as a defensive system in Northwestern China. Taste local snacks like Dunhuang Rang Pi, Yellow Noodle, Dunhuang Saozimian at Shazhou Night Market located in Dunhuang downtown.