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White Horse Dagoba, located southwest of the ancient city of Dunhuang, was built in 386 in memory of the gallant white horse that carried Kumarajiva, the Kuchean monk east along the Silk Road. Legend goes that upon his arrival at Dunhuang in 384 AD, the horse became ill. One night, Kumarajiva dreamt that the horse spoke to him: "Teacher, I am actually the White Dragon in the Western Sea. I came here in the shape of a horse to help you to confront the difficulties in your journey east. Now you have already entered the pass and the road ahead become smooth and easy, I think it's time for us to part." A loud neigh woke up the monk suddenly, and he found his favorite horse was dead. Heartrendingly and desperately, Kumarajiva buried his horse and built the elegant White Horse Dagoba on its grave. The pagoda later was restored for many times and the extant pagoda is nine-storied with 12 meter in height and 7 meter in diameter. The whole pagoda is made of adobe and its structure is similar to the Lama pagoda of the Ming dynasty. Admission Fee: RMB 15
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