Dunhuang White Horse Tower Scenic Area
Dunhuang White Horse Tower Scenic Area is an official 1A scenic area in Jiuquan, China.
Visitor information
- Also known as
- 敦煌白马塔景区
- Scenic area grade
- 1A
- City
- Jiuquan
- Coordinates
- 39.744023, 98.510795
About Dunhuang White Horse Tower Scenic Area
The Dunhuang Baima Pagoda was first built in 386 AD to commemorate the white horse that died during the journey of the Northern Liang monk Kūmō Luòshí to spread Buddhism eastward. The existing pagoda structure was rebuilt in the 24th year of the Daoguang reign of the Qing Dynasty (1844), standing 12 meters tall and comprising a total of nine stories, blending the style of Ming Dynasty Lama pagodas with local architectural techniques. The pagoda’s base is octagonal in shape, and its body features distinctive structural elements such as folded-corner overlapping designs and a bowl-shaped roof; copper bells hanging from the eaves ring in the wind.
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- Western Han Jiuquan Relic (Jiuquan Park) — 4A
- Dunhuang Yardang National Geopark — 4A
- Yang Pass Tourism Area (Dunhuang) — 4A
- Jiuquan Eco-Culture Expo Park — 4A
- Jiuquan Qilian Reed Sea Tourism Area — 4A
- Jiuquan Liquor Culture Expo Park — 4A
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Frequently asked questions
How do I visit Dunhuang White Horse Tower Scenic Area with a local guide?
Open the Jiuquan page on MeetPanda, choose a local guide, and send your date. The guide buys tickets, plans the order with nearby sights and explains what you are seeing.