Dunhuang made an impressive debut as a thematic city at the 2022 China-ASEAN Expo Tourism Exhibition held in Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, on Sept 19.

Dancers perform in the Rainbow and Feather Garments Dance show during the 2022 China-ASEAN Expo Tourism Exhibition on Sept 19. [Photo/ Wechat account of Dunhuangfabu]

The Rainbow and Feather Garments Dance show composed by Gansu Opera House marked the start of the Dunhuang tourism promotion meeting. Performers in Tang Dynasty-style dress presented a myth in which Emperor Xuanzong (685–762) meets fairies in the palace of the moon.

During the meeting, an official from the Dunhuang culture and tourism authority gave a detailed introduction to the city's cultural tourism resources, industries and products.

Visitors can access digitally restored Dunhuang cultural projects at the Gansu pavilion from Sept 19 to 21.

The 2022 China-ASEAN Expo Tourism Exhibition kicks off in Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region on Sept 19. [Photo/ Wechat account of Dunhuangfabu]

Initiated in 2015, the exhibition is held annually, and is co-sponsored by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China and the government of the autonomous region.

This year's event will be held both online and offline, with an on-site exhibition area reaching 25,000 square meters and 7 exhibition halls, including a RCEP-themed exhibition hall, a domestic travel exhibition hall, an overseas travel exhibition hall, a travel and consumption hall, and an international tourist commodity hall.