| The ancient city of Duhuang is in fact a huge movie set resembling
the Song Dynasty city of Dunhuang. The set served to create a movie
called Dunhuang in 1987 through a cooperation between Chinese and
Japanese filmmakers.
Located right in the middle of the Gobi Desert about 25km southwest
of Dunhuang, the surrounding landscape grants the city with an
impressive scenery. Various temples, pawnshops, warehouses, silk
shops and bars scatter the streets. All of these things are used
as props and backgrounds.
Dunhuang Gucheng was the largest film and television film set
in Western China. Besides the film "Dunhuang", more
than 20 films and television programs were made here.
Transportation: Either take a taxi from Dunhuang city center
for RMB30 or take a minibus from Dingzi Lu for RMB10 each way.
Another option is to join a tour for a day that includes the Ancient
City of Dunhuang and possibly other sites such as the White Horse
Pagoda.
Ticket Price: There is no entry fee, but you may like to do some
souvenir shopping.
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