When people think of Dunhuang, the first thing that comes to mind is usually the Mogao Caves, the famous ancient Buddhist sculptural site.

The caves were one of the first cultural relics in China to make it on the UNESCO World Heritage list, and they are likely to be joined by more sites from the Silk Road in June, such as the Yumen Pass, the Xuanquanzhi site and the Suoyang City ruins.

If you visit the caves, consider staying a few days to enjoy these lesser-known sites before their fame spreads.