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- Location: Kizil Town, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region

Located 7 kilometers southeast of Kizil, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, the Kizil Caves (克孜尔千佛洞) is the oldest group of grottoes in China and a popular destination for visitors. The first cave was carved during the third century and completed in the eighth or ninth century. It now has more than 80 caves with nearly 10,000 square meters of frescoes. The paintings are simple and natural, and a number of sketches on a small part of the wall can portray several stories about the Buddha's reincarnation.

Travel tips:

- Hours: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

- Admission: 55 yuan

- How to get there: A taxi from Kucha Bus Station will cost 150 to 200 yuan.