I rarely use the word "shocking" to describe a place!!

Dunhuang Silk Road Heritage City is an important attraction on the western route of Dunhuang, featuring replicas of historical buildings from China and abroad. It's perfect for photo ops and check-ins. Here's a guide below 👇🏻 - 📸 Must-visit spots Giant Buddha Statue: The 25-meter-tall "Desert Buddha" is the most visually striking. Shooting from below highlights its grandeur. Greek Temple: The white colonnade contrasts sharply with the Gobi Desert background, making for highly photogenic shots. Thousand-Hand Guanyin: The golden statue paired with blue skies creates a dreamy color scheme. It’s recommended to wear flowing outfits. Shazhou Ancient City: The replica ancient buildings are great for shooting "time-travel" style photos. Try traditional costume portraits. - 🚗 Transportation and Ticket Guide Tickets: 60 RMB, sightseeing bus 20 RMB (recommended to buy, walking between spots can be hot). Transportation: 18 km from the city center, taxi one way about 40 RMB, ride-hailing round trip is more cost-effective. Best time: Enter after 4 PM, the light is soft, and you can capture stunning sunset views. - 🚫 Notes Most buildings in the park are replicas, which might disappoint history enthusiasts, but the open architecture is great for photography. Commercial shoots require a location fee; it’s best to confirm prices in advance. The area is quite desolate, so bring water and snacks, and take precautions against heat in summer.