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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Jiuquan

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Jiuquan, China

Updated May 11, 2021

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Jiuquan, China

Crescent Lake

A lush desert oasis in the shape of a narrow crescent.
A pagoda at Mogao Caves.

Jiuquan, China

Mogao Caves

Hundreds of caves filled with thousands of centuries-old statues and murals.
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Jiayuguan, China

Jiayuguan Fortress

The western-most fortress on the Great Wall of China has gone from a strategic stronghold to a kitschy tourist carnival.
15 miles from Jiuquan
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Mogao Cave 158. Middle Tang (781–848) Reclining Buddha, Parinirvāṇa scene. West wall. Lo Archive photograph, 1943–44. Princeton University (Lo 158-10).

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