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Danxia landform radiates along the ancient Silk Road
2022-05-06
Zhangye Danxia landform is like a world of wonders. It is a pearl along the ancient Silk Road in Northwest China, which has witnessed transformation through several dynasties.
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Archaeological ruins in Jiuquan feature in prestigious magazine
2022-04-28
The remains of ancient towns through 2,000 years in Jiuquan, Gansu province, grace the journal Chinese National Geography, a monthly publication sponsored by the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
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Precious repositories of piety and prestige
2022-04-28
For centuries, ancient caravans and explorers from various civilizations traveled along the 1,000-kilometer-long Hexi Corridor in present-day Gansu province. The "West of the River" route was a vital artery of the Silk Road that, as its name indicates, connected the region by the Yellow River to the desert to the west.
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Cargo train connects Gansu with Southeast Asia
2022-04-22
A cargo train carrying more than 530 metric tons of asbestos in 20 containers departed Dunhuang, Gansu province, for Bangkok, Thailand, on Thursday.
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Documentary spotlights people documenting cultural history of Silk Road
2022-04-22
The documentary, Personal Tales Along the Silk Road, which shines the limelight on the stories of individuals who work to discover and protect the cultural relics of the Silk Road, aired on the video-sharing platform Mango TV on Wednesday.
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Apricot flowers blooming in Dunhuang
2022-04-06
During the recent Qingming Festival, flower appreciation and spring outings attracted many visitors to the foot of Mingsha Mountain in Dunhuang, Gansu province, as the region was inundated by a puffy ocean of apricot flowers.
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Dunhuang embraces picturesque views after snowfall
2022-03-28
Dunhuang in Northwest China's Gansu province welcomed a sudden spring snow on March 24.
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UNESCO, China's Gansu collaborate in cultural heritage protection
2022-03-27
The UNESCO and Northwest China's Gansu province have signed a partnership agreement to promote cultural heritage protection and creative industries development in the province.