Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves — Attraction in Gaochang District

The Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves, while historically significant, can be quite disappointing for visitors. Many of the original murals have suffered extensive damage over the centuries due to vandalism and theft, leaving only a fraction of their former glory. Most caves are closed to the public. Additionally, the lack of informative signage makes it challenging to appreciate the historical context without a guide. Overall, while the caves hold cultural importance, the visitor experience leaves much...

Another nature and man-made wonder. Awesome! Art relics and paintings on caves' wall. The caves were dugged out of mountains by monks where they lived and meditated. It was badly destroyed, paintings literally "scrapped" off the mud walls and carted out of China, with the rest that they could not take...

Expensive for the few open caves you're allowed to see. No pictures allowed inside the caves. Most of the paintings inside the caves are damaged or destroyed so you're seeing mostly ruins. Great views of the surrounding mountains but you don't need to visit here to see them. This tourist trap...