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2026.11.05 14:06 GMT+8

Immersive hubs revitalize Dunhuang's ancient legacy

Updated 2026.11.05 14:06 GMT+8
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Curved wooden shelves showcase books at Dunhuang Book Center, Dunhuang City, Gansu Province on November 4, 2026. /CGTN

Tourists photograph a reading space lined with bookshelves at Dunhuang Unbounded Art Gallery, Dunhuang City, Gansu Province on November 4, 2026. /CGTN

Cultural souvenirs adorn an exhibition wall at Dunhuang Press, Dunhuang City, Gansu Province on November 4, 2026. /CGTN

Visitors view interactive installations at Dunhuang Press, Dunhuang City, Gansu Province on November 4, 2026. /CGTN

Wooden tables and rattan chairs await craft workshops arranged for guests at Dunhuang Press, Dunhuang City, Gansu Province on November 4, 2026. /CGTN

In northwest China's Dunhuang, home to the iconic Mogao Grottoes, abandoned industrial buildings have been transformed into vibrant cultural hubs through thoughtful adaptive reuse. The city brings its heritage to life with immersive destinations including Dunhuang Book Center, Dunhuang Press and Dunhuang Unbounded Art Gallery. Dunhuang Book Center houses many Dunhuang-themed books; Dunhuang Press features seal art and hands-on craft activities; Dunhuang Unbounded Art Gallery, a renovated factory space, hosts art exhibitions and events. Blending creative retail, art displays, interactive workshops and quiet reading areas, these landmarks offer accessible encounters with Silk Road art and have become must-visit cultural stops for both international and domestic visitors.

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