Dunhuang

Dunhuang is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Jiuquan City in Gansu Province, China, located at the intersection of Gansu, Qinghai, and Xinjiang provinces.

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Dunhuang is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Jiuquan City in Gansu Province, China, located at the intersection of Gansu, Qinghai, and Xinjiang provinces. It is bordered to the south by the majestic Qilian Mountains, to the west by the vast Lop Nur, to the north by the rugged Beisai Mountains, and to the east by the towering Sanwei Mountains. The total area here is 31,200 square kilometers, with a total population of 191,900. In ancient times, it was called Guazhou, later incorporated into the Han Dynasty, establishing Dunhuang County and setting up Yangguan and Yumenguan. Dunhuang entered a period of historical prosperity during the Tang Dynasty, and it was liberated in 1949. Dunhuang has been named an excellent tourist city in China, an international brand city of China, one of the top ten destinations for self-driving tourism in China, a charming small city for tourism in China, a favorite tourist area for visitors, and one of the 50 places in China most worth visiting for foreigners. The main tourist attractions here include the Mogao Caves, Mingsha Mountain, Crescent Lake Scenic Area, Yadan National Geological Park, and Yangguan.