On some of the murals inside the Mogao Caves in #Dunhuang, Gansu province is the iconic image of flying apsaras, celestial beings draped in diaphanous attire and billowing ribbons. The elegance exuded by these airborne fairies inspired artists to translate their poses into dance moves, particularly in the 1970s when the Gansu Provincial Troupe of Song and Dance captivated the Chinese dance scene with the original dance drama Flower Rains Along the Silk Road. Dance experts like Gao Jinrong, a pio

Grottoes abound in Chinese Buddhism. Located in Dunhuang in Gansu, the Mogao Caves are the most notable of their kind recognized by UNESCO as a World #Heritage site. Check out the video for a glimpse of enchanting statues, murals and more. #History #BRICS #FunChina | China Plus Culture

Seen as a world heritage site, the Mogao Caves are famed for their statues and murals spanning 1,000 years of Buddhist art. Situated in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, over 700 well-preserved caves have been found so far, housing 45,000 square meters of murals and sculptures, many of which dedicated to its 'arts of Buddhism.' #2022NewYear #FunChina | China Plus Culture

17K views · 2K reactions | Beautiful scenery outside the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, NW China's #Gansu province, which has a history of about 1700 years. | People's Daily, China | Facebook

17K views · 2.5K reactions | The Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, NW China's #Gansu, reopened on May 10 after it closed 108 days due to #COVID19. Only 1,800 tickets are available per day and visitors must book online, have their temperature taken, and wear masks. Indoor exhibitions remain closed. | People's Daily, China | Facebook

8.3K views · 390 reactions | The Mogao Caves: A Thousand Years of Buddhist Art #SilkRoadHistory #jessicatalks #silkroad | Jessica Zang | Facebook

The iconic Mogao Cave 285, is closed to the public to ensure its preservation. But now, #VR technology makes it accessible. At the Gansu Pavilion of the 21st China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair, visitors can explore a fully immersive virtual tour of the cave. Watch the video as China Daily reporter Yan An explores how innovation is bringing ancient history to life. #ICIF2025 #VirtualMogao #DigitalDunhuang | China Daily

What if the vibrant murals of the #Mogao Caves suddenly sprang to life right before your eyes? The actors bring the figures within the paintings to life, as if they truly emerged from the canvas. #history #culture (cr: douyin 33097403851) | T-Time HK