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榆林窟

Yulin Caves

Mogao's smaller sister in a river canyon, with Tangut-era paintings and almost no visitors.

Yulin Caves · 榆林窟
China Unhurried editorial team · Owner-authored
Yulin Caves · 榆林窟
China Unhurried editorial team · Owner-authored
Yulin Caves · 榆林窟
China Unhurried editorial team · Owner-authored
Yulin Caves · 榆林窟
China Unhurried editorial team · Owner-authored

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Getting there

Address available on the linked map.

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Practical notes

Reservation needed Tickets on the same official system as Mogao; a few caves need a separate special ticket. Two hours by car. The Western Xia caves 2, 3 and 29 are the finest Tangut art anywhere. Quiet enough that the guide will linger.