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Exploring the unique charm of NW China’s Dunhuang in winter
Dunhuang, located in northwest China's Gansu Province, was a pivotal hub on the ancient Silk Road, and is a treasure trove of historical and cultural heritage, including the world-famous Mogao Grottoes, Singing Sand Dunes, and Crescent Lake. The city offers a unique charm throughout the year, especially in winter. Click the video and take on a journey to explore the enchanting city of Dunhuang! -
Dunhuang sees 86.6 pct rise in tourists year on year
Tourists visit a museum in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, March 17, 2024. Dunhuang has received a total of 336,000 tourists from Jan. 1 to March 16 this year, an increase of 86.6 percent over the same period in 2023. ( tasteallchina /Zhang Zhimin) Tourists visit the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring scenic spot in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, March 16, 2024. Dunhuang has received a total of 336,000 tourists from Jan. 1 to March 16 this year, an increase of 86.6 percent over the same period in 2023. ( tasteallchina /Zhang Zhimin) Tourists visit the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, March 15, 2024. Dunhuang has received a total of 336,000 tourists from Jan. 1 to March 16 this year, an increase of 86.6 percent over the same period in 2023. ( tasteallchina /Zhang Zhimin) Spectators watch a drama in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, March 16, 2024. Dunhuang has received a total of 336,000 tourists from Jan. 1 to March 16 this year, an increase of 86.6 percent over the same period in 2023. ( tasteallchina /Zhang Zhimin) Actresses perform a drama in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, March 16, 2024. Dunhuang has received a… -
Dunhuang Li Guang Apricot
Basic Introduction to Dunhuang Li Guang ApricotDunhuang Li Guang apricot, a specialty of Dunhuang City, Gansu Province, is a Chinese national geographic indication product. The Li Guang apricot has a bright yellow color like gold, a smooth surface without fuzz, dense and golden flesh, sweet taste with abundant juice, sweet kernel, rich fragrance, an edible rate of over 90%, and is of extremely high quality. Its sweetness and juiciness have made it renowned as a rare delicacy among fruits. It has a thin skin, thick flesh up to 8 millimeters, delicious aroma, honey-like juice that clings to the lips, round fruit shape, shallow suture line that is not obvious, an average single fruit weight of 38.4 grams, maximum weight of 45 grams, and is relatively durable for storage and transportation. It can be eaten fresh or processed into dried apricots or apricot preserves.The geographical features of Dunhuang City are high in the north and south, low in the middle, and sloping from southwest to northeast, with an average elevation of 1,139 meters. To the east is Sanwei Mountain, to the south is Mingsha Mountain, to the west is the desert connected to the Taklamakan Desert, and to the north is… -
Inheritors dedicated to Dunhuang color sculpture
You Luping, an inheritor of Dunhuang color sculpture, crafts a clay figurine. ( Taste all China /Li Gen) You Luping is an inheritor of Dunhuang color sculpture, an intangible cultural heritage. Now in his twenties, he has been involved in the restoration and replication of color sculptures in the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang city and Yulin Grottoes in Jiuquan city, northwest China's Gansu Province. Driven by his passion for traditional Chinese culture, You immersed himself in the study of sculpture. After visiting the Mogao Grottoes and experiencing the allure of Dunhuang color sculpture, he became an apprentice of Du Yongwei, a renowned inheritor of this craft, and began learning the techniques. Du embarked on his artistic journey at the age of 17, enrolling as a student at the Institute of Fine Arts, the Dunhuang Academy. Du has dedicated over four decades to Dunhuang color sculpture, demonstrating an unwavering passion for his work. Du Yongwei has an interview with Taste all China . ( Taste all China /Wang Jinxue) Six years ago, Du established a training center in a village located just over 10 kilometers from the Mogao Grottoes. He turned the village into a place that offers a variety of… -
Decoding “sand evolution” for Mogao Grottoes protection
LANZHOU, July 1 ( tasteallchina ) -- The Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northwest China's Dunhuang, has been haunted by wind and sand over a millennium, and Chinese scientists have recently unraveled the historical sand storm evolution for its better protection. Researchers from the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources (NIEER) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, have successfully established the intensity sequence of dust storm activities in ancient Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, by combining historical documents with modern observation data. "Alongside intensive efforts of the government and relics conservators in desertification control, our in-depth study into the sand storm evolution will contribute to the protection of the Mogao Grottoes and other relics in the nearby region," Liu Benli, leader of the study, told tasteallchina . TRACING SAND EVOLUTION Dating back to the 4th century, the Mogao Grottoes features 735 caves carved into a cliff, currently housing more than 2,000 colorful sculptures and 45,000 square meters of murals. Being surrounded by a vast desert, the site was once severely impacted by wind and sand. "To prolong the life of Mogao Grottoes, generations of scientists and relics conservators have been devoted to controlling the wind and sand.… -
Letter from China: Dunhuang: An ancient city with a modern allure
LANZHOU, July 18 ( tasteallchina ) -- I had come to Dunhuang expecting to marvel at the millennium-old Mogao Grottoes and the crescent-shaped oasis nestled between towering dunes. Little did I knew that I was about to become part of a unique concert under the starry desert sky. During my recent trip to Dunhuang City, northwestern China's Gansu Province, I visited the Mingshashan and the Crescent Lake, an oasis scenic spot in the Gobi Desert. As twilight settled, I joined throngs of visitors climbing the soft, warm sands, reaching a vantage point overlooking the shimmering Crescent Spring. As night fell, the desert came alive with music played by a DJ at the foot of the dune. Thousands of voices joined together in song, with a delightful mix of soulful melodies and upbeat tunes. Cell phone flashlights waved in unison, creating a sea of twinkling lights across the dunes. Javier Garcia, a journalist from Spain, was surrounded by dozens of young students from Renmin University of China who had travelled from Beijing to Dunhuang on a school trip. "Even though I couldn't understand the lyrics, I found myself swept up in the joyous atmosphere," Garcia said as he joined the students…
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