This is a must see on a Silk Road trip. The fact that the walkways are precariously hanging onto the caves certainly does add to this sense of adventure. The sculptures are so fine that even the floral designs on their clothes are embossed into the sculptures. Bring a powerful torch, peer into the caves, climb the stairs on the... More

A series of walkways criss-cross the mountain giving you access to all the caves and grottoes. Be warned, there are a lot of stairs, no wheelchair access, no toilets once you're on the wall and kids will tire quickly, but it's worth the effort. More