Dunhuang Yadan: Nature's epic 3D printing project!

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-10-12 21:18

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In Northwest China's Dunhuang, time isn't abstract—it has a shape. For millions of years, wind and sand have worked as master sculptors, carving out this rugged, hardcore landscape. Now, it's dotted with countless Yadan formations that look like a grand fleet ready to set sail.

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