Dunhuang of Gansu province, one of the most popular destinations along the Silk Road, opened a new project for its visitors in August.

A hot air balloon is ready to fly in Dunhuang, Gansu province. [Photo by Wang Binyin]

Colorful hot air balloons adorn the sky over the city, offering tourists fresh sightseeing experience.

A hot air balloon glides in in the sky over Dunhuang, Gansu province. [Photo by Wang Binyin]

Tourists can also ride in hot air balloons to catch marvelous desert scenery.