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Zhangye shines in a blanket of snow

2024-11-25

Over the weekend, Ganzhou district of Zhangye, Gansu province, welcomed its first significant snowfall of the winter season. The two-day continuous snowfall has transformed this historic Silk Road city into a winter wonderland.
From passersby to residents

2024-11-18

At the age of 10, Wu Mingfei received a gift from his mother: a thick book about the murals in the Mogao Caves of Dunhuang, Northwest China's Gansu province. This gift ignited his passion for painting and inspired his dream of visiting the caves one day.
Dunhuang destined to dazzle onstage

2024-11-11

When theater director and president of the National Theatre of China, Tian Qinxin, heard the story of artist Chang Shuhong (1904-94), she was inspired and intrigued.
Global recognition illuminates Dunhuang's cultural vision

2024-11-08

The Ancient Sound of Dunhuang Educational Base received official recognition as a World Research Travel Organization cooperative base on Nov 6. It features a 4,000-square-meter immersive learning space, 13 specialized classrooms, support from 200+ experts, and houses nearly 1,000 pieces of Gansu's intangible cultural heritage works.
'Dunhuang Bouquet' takes tourists to heart of ancient Silk Road culture

2024-11-07

Since its opening in September, the "Dunhuang Bouquet: Secrets and Sands" immersive experience project has become a popular option for tourists in Gansu province.
Vienna's Silk Road Journey: Exploring Gansu's Ancient Wonders

2024-11-06

Dunhuang, one of the most captivating cities on the ancient Silk Road, stands out for its rich historical heritage, vibrant cultural arts and unique folk customs, sparking Vienna's deep interest. Gansu has become an essential destination on her Chinese journey. Following in Marco Polo's footsteps, Vienna will explore the golden segments of the Silk Road, venturing through Jiayuguan, Zhangye, Jinchang, Wuwei, Lanzhou and Tianshui. This journey promises to immerse Vienna in Chinese history, unveil the Silk Road civilization and reveal the distinctive allure of Gansu.
Immersive Dunhuang theater show goes international

2024-10-31

The first-ever Dunhuang musical theater production "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang: Songs of A Golden Age" premiered at the Yellow River Theater in Lanzhou on Oct 30, marking the beginning of its international tour.
Gansu's Sunan beckons with grotto art, diverse landscapes, and more

2024-10-25

Celebrated as "the Darling of Qilian Mountains" by the Chinese National Geography magazine, Sunan Yugur autonomous county of Zhangye, Northwest China's Gansu province, boasts the over 1,600-year-old Matisi Grottoes, diverse landscapes, and vibrant ethnic cultures.