At the 5th Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo and the 10th Dunhuang Tour-Silk Road International Tourism Festival, Dunhuang's cultural elements took a fun and youthful twist, delighting visitors.

From "flying apsara" stickers promising exam success to Tang Dynasty (618–907)-themed character designs, these creative souvenirs infused ancient charm with modern playfulness. Small pendants, stickers, and themed notebooks featuring Dunhuang motifs turned into trendy must-haves, impressing festivalgoers.

A notebook (right) featuring a Dunhuang flying apsara character. [Photo/gscn.com.cn]

Hand drums featuring Dunhuang characters. [Photo/gscn.com.cn]

A Dunhuang-themed calendar. [Photo/gscn.com.cn]