Xi calls for preserving quintessence of Chinese culture
Xinhua |
Updated: 2019-08-20 10:58
Dunhuang is home to the Mogao Grottoes, a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting rich collections of Buddhist artwork -- more than 2,000 colored sculptures and 45,000 square meters of murals -- in 735 caves along a cliff.
The Mogao Grottoes, first constructed in 366 AD, symbolizes the great achievements of China's Buddhist art from the 4th century to the 14th century. It showcases the cultural integration and mutual learning among the diverse civilizations along the ancient Silk Road.
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