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Zhangye begins to apply for recognition as a world heritage site

2022-08-10

Zhangye in Northwest China's Gansu province has submitted an application to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) for nomination as a world natural heritage site.
Hot air balloons add colors to Dunhuang

2022-08-08

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

2022-08-02

The northwestern Chinese city of Dunhuang is more than 2,000 kilometers from Beijing, but thanks to digital technology, its renowned traditional heritage can be freely enjoyed by people in the capital.
Mammoth dance drama generates 200K views

2022-08-01

At 8 pm on July 30, the large-scale classic dance drama "Flower Rains Along the Silk Road" premiered online, receiving 200,000 views.
Dunhuang improves sci-tech application in cultural relics protection

2022-07-21

These years, the Dunhuang Research Institute has improved the application of sci-tech in cultural relics protection.
Supermoon pictured in Dunhuang

2022-07-14

The radiant supermoon was visible in the sky over the Crescent Lake and Singing-sand Mountain in Dunhuang, Gansu province, on July 13, 2022.
Uncovering one of Gansu's hidden gems

2022-07-12

The Tiantishan Grottoes in central Gansu province's Wuwei county were dug about 1,600 years ago. It houses a 15-meter-high Sakyamuni statue and smaller peripheral caves and murals.
Summer vacation tourism boom in Dunhuang

2022-07-08

July is a popular time to visit the Singing Sand Mountains and Crescent Moon Lake scenic spot in Dunhuang, Gansu province. Visitors are most interested in riding camels across the desert to enjoy the ancient Silk Road culture.