Beginning in July 2005, the Dunhuang Academy has adopted an appointment visit method for Mogao Grottoes  This measure reasonably and effectively regulates and balances the flow of tourists  On the one hand, it strengthens the protection of the cave, and on the other hand provides high-quality servicefor tourists
Since the implementation of the appointment visit method, the number of visitors to Mogao Grottoes has been increasing year by year, and the annual tourist reception increased from 450,000 in 2004 to 550,000 in 2006
Reasonable allocation of manpower and material resources can maximize the benefits of resources