🌕 During this Mid-Autumn Festival, step into a moonlit seascape from the #Dunhuang murals, radiating perfect serenity. #DunhuangMuralArt

Tomorrow marks the beginning of Cold Dew (Chinese: #寒露), the 17th solar term of the year. As temperatures drop in most areas of China, dew condenses and the crisp autumn air deepens. #DunhuangSolarTerms

As the Cold Dew (Chinese: #寒露) arrives, the air carries a deeper chill, enhancing the #autumn serenity. It's a time of red leaves, fading greenery, and a gentle reminder to prepare for winter. Join our video journey to explore the stories of this season from #Dunhuang's

📷 Glimpse a millennium of history as we explore the landscapes of #Dunhuang Academy’s six grotto sites. May these views brighten your day. #SilkRoadArtTreasures #DunhuangScenery

In 1987, the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, #Gansu Province, were inscribed on the UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 World Heritage List, becoming one of #China's first batch of World Cultural Heritage sites. Stretching over 1,600 meters, the grottoes were constructed in a span of more than a millennium. It

A hare has two ears, so how many ears do three hares have? The Mogao Grottoes in #Dunhuang offer a unique answer: three hares chasing each other in an eternal circle, each sharing an ear with the next to create a tripartite symmetry, which makes it look like there are just three

Feast your eyes on this lively scene from the #Dunhuang caves! This mural from Mogao Cave 23 (High Tang period c713-766) shows four people sharing a simple meal in the fields. A pottery basin sits at the center, with each figure in a different stage of their meal — two yet to

Director Su: Today’s important mission for us is to deeply study and organize these remarkable cultural treasures and “promote the value of them so that more people around the world can understand them”. #Dunhuang

Director Su: Our core mission is protecting, researching and sharing #Dunhuang culture with the world.

For #WorldFoodDay, we look to a farming scene in Mogao Cave 61. It reflects a profound respect for agricultural labor. Today, we thank #FoodHeroes everywhere — past and present — who work hand in hand for better food and a better future. #InternationalDaysWithDunhuang #Dunhuang

Su Bomin, director of the Dunhuang Academy, highlights how #Dunhuang blends cultural heritage with urban growth, linking the past and present. It showcases systematic and orderly urban integration. #GMD2025 #Gansu #CulturalGansu

A fascinating blend of wedding traditions in this #Dunhuang mural from Cave 33! Here, the groom kneels in a deep bow, while the bride stands, offering a solemn salute. A perfect snapshot of cultural fusion during the Tang Dynasty!

Tomorrow marks the beginning of Frost's Descent (Chinese: #霜降), the 18th solar term of the year. As the last term of autumn, it brings significantly colder weather and the first appearance of frost. #DunhuangSolarTerms

As Frost's Descent (Chinese: #霜降) arrives, the crisp air heralds the last solar term of autumn. Chilly mornings and the first frost weave a delicate transition into the late autumn landscape.

Wishing you a joyful Double Ninth Festival! 🍂 #Dunhuang #DoubleNinthFestival

As autumn deepens, a breathtaking palette of gold and amber washes over the Singing Sand Dunes. #Dunhuang #DunhuangScenery

A rare glimpse into a Tibetan (Tubo) wedding during the Mid-Tang era! It captures not just a ceremonial moment but also preserves unique cultural details. #DunhuangMuralArt #Dunhuang

Discover autumn in #Dunhuang. The six grotto sites are adorned with golden foliage under clear skies, blending history with serene nature. #DunhuangScenery #AutumnVibes

Meet Ji Meng, the Rain God from Mogao Cave 285 (Western Wei Dynasty, 535-556)! This mythical being combines a dragon’s head and claws with a human body and a pair of wings, soaring through the skies while showering the earth with rain. #DunhuangMuralArt #Dunhuang