Each of the 492 caves is a sanctuary, adorned with various types of art including statues and frescoes. The art work has been dated, and provides a unique look into the progress of Chinese art over the centuries. The art also gives an inside look into life in the area during those years, depicting varied scenes of the culture and arts, politics, religion, and economics of China throughout the various dynasties. The art also shows influences of the other cultures who came into contact with the Chinese throughout this era, including Indians, Turks, and Tibetans. The people portrayed in the art also show the evolution of dress styles and cultural traditions over time. Welcome to China, HRC is pleasure to provide Guangzhou hotels for Canton fair, save money and time, enjoy amazing stay and value-added service! HRC also provide China Tour guide and Indochina tour packages for you.
Situated in the central part as high as the peak of the cliff, the Nine-Storey Building is referred to as the symbolic building of Mogao Grottoes. The Sitting Statue of Maitreya, about 35.6 meters high, is a painted clay sculpture, the third largest of its kind in China.
A Library Cave was unearthed 1,000 years after its construction. Without any sculptures or murals, the irregularly-shaped cave measuring 2.7 meters in length and width and 2.5 meters in height is home to as many as 50,000 pieces of priceless manuscripts and relics.
