Tourists visit the Mogao Grottoes scenic area. [Photo/CCTV]

As the Lunar New Year holiday enters its second half, the tourism market in Dunhuang continues to heat up, with visitors doubling in numbers. It is the peak of the first wave of tourist flows in 2024.

According to the statistics from the cultural and tourism department of Dunhuang, on Feb 14, the six major scenic spots in Dunhuang received a total of 25,340 visitors, representing a staggering 1230.88 percent increase compared to the same period in 2023.

The cumulative number of visitors during Spring Festival reached 228,700, achieving a breakthrough in the reception of visitors during the holiday.

Within the Mogao Grottoes, visitors patiently queued for tickets before entering the caves for exploration. The vibrant cave murals, enigmatic Buddhist stories, graceful Dunhuang flying apsaras, and awe-inspiring artistic treasures left both domestic and international visitors amazed and full of praise.