Several places in China feature singing dunes. Among the most significant is Dunhuang, a city that once connected China with Europe and the Middle East via the ancient Silk Road trade route.

When I stood on a platform to see the vast array of heliostats in the Gobi Desert near Dunhuang, where 12,000 mirrors track ...

An aerial drone photo shows the mingsha mountain and crescent spring scenic spot in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Nov. 23, 2024. Around 2,000 years ago, Dunhuang was a key hub on the ...

For instance, the Sports Federation’s team presented "Joyful Rhythms," which skillfully incorporated elements of folk dance into modern choreography, embodying the inclusive culture of the Silk Road ...

He went on to study Dunhuang and ancient civilisations with Mair at the University of Pennsylvania. "So it's all these remarkable connections. And I never thought in 1987 that one day I would be ...

From ancient Buddhist texts and pottery figures to wooden and bamboo clips carved with characters and bricks with relief ...

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 28, 2024 shows wind turbines in Dabancheng, also known as China's Wind Valley, in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur ...

Dunhuang in Gansu province was a key crossroad on the ancient Silk Road. It is best known for the Mogao Caves, a UNESCO World ...

The glorious paintings and statues of the Dunhuang caves have long attracted visitors from around the world. But tourism is doing more harm than good to these extremely fragile works of art.

An art exhibition described as “a cultural bridge, fostering appreciation between Eastern and Western civilisations while reflecting New Zealand’s cultural diversity and free trade values” is open for ...

Tourists watch a fulldome digital movie in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Sept. 4, 2024. Around 2,000 years ago, Dunhuang was a key hub on the ancient Silk Road. Chinese silk and tea ...