Find out how far this archaeologically famous city is from world capitals such as Paris, and follow a link to a picture of the Mogao Grottoes.

Offers several maps showing the four routes of the Silk Road. Provides a study of the art found at the caves at Dunhuang.

View two images taken by a traveler of the expansive dunes, with camels.

See four pictures of the desert near Dunhuang, including the Mingshashan dune and several camels.

Read the itineraries of three and five-day trips in the area, stopping at the grottoes, Crescent Moon Lake and Jiayuguan Pass.

Find today's temperature, wind speed, dew point and other conditions, and a forecast for the next few days.

Check out this lovely photograph of the sandscape at Mingshashan, where the sand sings.

Travelogue covers the Hexi Corridor Road, the Mogao Grottoes and the Yangguan Pass. Contains a detailed history and high-quality photographs.