They climbed upward along the steep cliffs surrounding the village.

他们沿着环绕村庄的陡峭悬崖向上爬。

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Also called Caves of a Thousand Buddhas, the Mogao Grottoes lie in the steep cliffs of Mingsha Mountain of Dunhuang City, Gansu Province.

敦煌莫高窟位于甘肃省敦煌市鸣沙山东麓断崖上，又称千佛洞。

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And the steep cliffs and unreachable inside add more to its mystery.

同时由于山形险要、人迹难至，更增加了无尽的神秘色彩。

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His effort to climb one of the tepuis was hampered by its steep cliffs.

UNESCO: Culture

My passion for the vertical world took me from tall trees in my backyard to climbing steep cliffs and crags.

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The national parks here cover the deep valleys and steep cliffs of the ancient volcanic crater with an extensive network of walking tracks, while the quaint mountain villages and rainforest retreats seduce romantic souls.

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