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Mogao Caves' preservation inspires Syrian experts

2024-02-20

Hidar Yousef initially aspired to be a tour guide. However, he now finds himself acting as a guardian of Syria's cultural heritage, working at the Directorate-General of Antiquities and Museums in the capital Damascus.
Dunhuang's lantern show charms visitors

2024-02-19

In Dunhuang, Gansu province, festive lanterns competed in splendor and brilliance to celebrate Chinese New Year.
Dunhuang tourist daily reception surges by 1230.88% during Lunar New Year

2024-02-18

As the Lunar New Year holiday enters its second half, the tourism market in Dunhuang continues to heat up, with visitors doubling in numbers. It is the peak of the first wave of tourist flows in 2024.
Dunhuang's night market lights up holiday mood

2024-02-15

During the Spring Festival holiday, tourists were seen strolling through the night market in Dunhuang, Northwest China's Gansu province, selecting and buying popular snacks and characteristic tourist crafts.
Dunhuang site recognized as natural resource science popularization base

2024-02-08

Cheers to Dunhuang Yadan National Geological Park in Dunhuang, Gansu province, for being recognized as a natural resource science popularization base in China.
Woodcarving captures legacy of ancient caves

2024-02-07

In the Lanzhou Creative Cultural Industry Park of Gansu province, Ji Maojie, a 45-year-old woodcarving artist, transforms the Dunhuang murals into lifelike statues using his carving tools.
Taste of Dunhuang: Spring Festival shopping list

2024-02-05

Dunhuang, Northwest China's Gansu province, recently rolled out a must-buy list of snacks for Chinese New Year, which falls on Feb 10 this year.
Immersive exhibition adds modern twist to ancient grotto art

2024-02-01

Imagine what a marvelous experience it would be to dance with the celestial beings in the Dunhuang murals, and soar freely through the air. Enter the immersive exhibition hall of the Dunhuang Academy, and one can fulfill the dream of 'flying' into Cave 285 of the Mogao grottoes using VR devices.