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Datong

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Buddhist caves and temples light up the surroundings of coal capital Datong Quite a few cities in China have been a capital of some dynasty at some stage, and Datong is not different. In fact, it was a capital in 4th and 5th Century AD, and again in the 10th Century. But present day Datong, [...]

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Dazu

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Dazu is één van de Chinese steden met Boeddhistische grotten, prachtig beschildert; er komen, met de lokale bus, heeft enig voeten in de aarde!

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The art of Dunhuang

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A glimpse of the rich art present in the caves of Dunhuang on the Silk Road

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(24) In Kuqa

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An exciting market town, and a lot less exciting ruins.

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(21) Desert Cities around Turpan

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There are many ancient ruins of buried desert cities around Turpan, as well as Buddhist caves, but little is left after early 20th century archaeological exploration removed most of the frescoes.

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(16) Dunhuang (2)

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A dune landscape and the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang

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(15) Dunhuang (1)

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The first 20th century explorers, and the great manuscript robbery

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(11) In Zhanye and to Mati Si

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Some local attractions in the town of Zhanye, and an excursion to the temple and Buddhist caves of Mati Si.

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(8) Linxia and Bingling Si

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An excursion to the Bingling Si Buddhist cave complex and the sleepy Muslim town of Linxia.

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(5) In Tianshui (2)

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Spectacular setting of the Majishan Grottos, a Buddhist cave complex.

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