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A Trip to Dunhuang Museum

Preliminary Preparations - Ticket Reservation: Follow the "Dunhuang Museum" WeChat mini-program to book free tickets in advance. You can also get tickets on-site with your ID card. - Opening Hours: May 1 to September 30, Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-18:30, last entry at 17:30; October 1 to April 30 of the following year, Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-18:00, last entry at 17:00, closed on Mondays. - Other Preparations: You can bring a notebook and pen for taking notes, as well as a portable charger. Food and drinks are not allowed in the exhibition halls. Transportation Guide - By Car: Navigate to No. 1390, Mingshan North Road, Dunhuang City. The museum has a parking lot. - By Bus: Take Dunhuang Bus No. 3 to the Museum Station, within walking distance. - By Taxi: Taking a taxi within the city is convenient and fast. Visiting Guide - Audio Guide: You can rent an audio guide for CNY 20/each, or hire a museum guide for CNY 100/group (1-10 people) or CNY 200/group (10-20 people). - Visiting Route: Start from the preface hall and visit the five exhibition halls in order. The preface hall displays a map of cultural relics distribution in and around Dunhuang; Hall 1 tells the story of Dunhuang during the Han Dynasty, with large pottery jars, wooden slips, etc.; Hall 2 introduces Dunhuang during the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties, with exquisite stone pagodas, jade pillows, etc.; Hall 3 presents Dunhuang during the Sui and Tang Dynasties, with tomb-guarding beasts, Tang Dynasty pottery figurines, etc.; Hall 4 displays Dunhuang from the Five Dynasties to the Ming Dynasty, mainly Buddhist art; Hall 5 introduces Dunhuang during the Qing Dynasty, with a restored map of the ancient city, etc. Key Exhibits - Replicas of Scriptures from the Library Cave: Of extremely high historical value, allowing visitors to experience the inheritance of ancient culture and the prosperity of Buddhist culture. - Mural Bricks: A large number of mural bricks depict ancient life scenes, myths, and mythical beasts, showcasing the artistic creativity and lifestyle of ancient people. - Replica Cave of Mogao Cave 45: Visitors can admire the Buddha statues and murals of the prosperous Tang Dynasty up close, such as the "Amitayus Sutra Transformation" on the north wall. Cultural and Creative Shopping - Wide Variety: A variety of exquisite cultural and creative products, such as bags, stationery, and accessories, with novel designs and rich Dunhuang cultural characteristics. - Souvenir Stamp: After the visit, you can get stamps at the cultural and creative store. There are thirty stamps in total. You can bring a small booklet to collect the stamps.
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