This photo taken on Feb. 12, 2025 shows a statue in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province. (Photo by Zhang Xiaoliang/Xinhua)
DUNHUANG, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- Around 2,000 years ago, Dunhuang was a key hub on the ancient Silk Road. Chinese silk and tea passed through this gateway en route to other countries, while agricultural products such as grapes, carrots and pomegranates made their way into China.
Known for its breathtaking landscapes and historical significance, Dunhuang holds a treasure trove of ancient Buddhist relics and art. In recent years, Dunhuang has leveraged its cultural tourism resources and vigorously attracted visitors and scholars from around the world who are keen to delve into its historical significance and witness its modern cultural revival. Once served for thousands of years as a meeting point of the East and the West along the ancient Silk Road, Dunhuang has now revived to embrace new development.
An aerial drone photo shows the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring scenic spot in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Nov. 23, 2024. (Photo by Zhang Xiaoliang/Xinhua)
A staff member stitches mural images on a computer at the Dunhuang Academy in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, April 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)
An aerial drone photo taken on April 25, 2023 shows the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)
Rangers patrol along the Great Wall at the site of Yumen Pass in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 16, 2024. (Xinhua/Ma Ning)
This photo taken on July 16, 2024 shows a view of the site of Yumen Pass in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province. (Xinhua/Ma Ning)
A performance featuring traditional Dunhuang music and dance is staged during the 7th Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Sept. 20, 2024. (Xinhua/Lang Bingbing)
An aerial drone photo taken on June 14, 2023 shows the scenery along Danghe River in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province. (Photo by Zhang Xiaoliang/Xinhua)
Tourists visit the 7th Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Sept. 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Lang Bingbing)
A teacher guides students to sing a song with characteristics of Dunhuang at a primary school in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, April 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)
Tourists purchase souvenirs at a night market in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, May 10, 2024. (Photo by Zhang Xiaoliang/Xinhua)
A tourist tries out VR device to experience virtual tour of the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Sept. 22, 2024. (Xinhua/Lang Bingbing)
Tourists try out VR devices to experience virtual tours of Dunhuang in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 22, 2024. (Xinhua/Lang Bingbing)
Envoys take a selfie at the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, June 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)
Tourists visit the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, June 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Lang Bingbing)
Tourists visit a night market in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, March 16, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)
Tourists visit the site of Yumen Pass in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Sept. 4, 2024. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)
Tourists watch a fulldome digital movie in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Sept. 4, 2024. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)
People read books at a bookstore in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, April 21, 2022. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)
Visitors ride camels at the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring scenic spot in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 4, 2025. (Photo by Zhang Xiaoliang/Xinhua)■
