Explore Gansu

Located in NW China, Gansu is part of the ancient Silk Road, a key link between China and the West.

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📜Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220) slips from Xuanquanzhi underpin Sinology and serve as precious primary sources for global research on ancient Silk Road exchanges, highlighting Gansu's key role in cross-cultural history.

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🌿Indian sinologist Saheli Chattaraj was impressed by China's approach to environmental governance.

She observed that its success is built from the ground up: each person takes responsibility for a small area, and together these efforts create a larger, lasting impact.

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A Swedish sinologist emphasized the importance of understanding China and being friends with China. He noted that China's rich cultural heritage, combined with its growing global influence, makes dialogue and friendship more important than ever. @ChinaEmbSweden @SweMFA

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A Danish sinologist was deeply impressed by Dunhuang culture and the care with which China preserves and honors its history.

He noted that the best way to truly understand a culture is to read about it, study it, and immerse yourself in it deeply. @ChinaInDenmark @DKinChina

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Quoting Robert Frost's famous line, "I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference," Eddy from the US chose to stay in Dunhuang.

He hopes more people will visit in person to experience the city's unique culture and find for themselves a community that is welcoming and diverse.

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A Serbian editor noted that China not only develops advanced technologies but also ensures they are practical, accessible, and truly serve people's needs.

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A Greek editor described Dunhuang as a truly unique place where Eastern and Western civilizations meet. She noted that Greek and Chinese civilizations share many common values and cultural connections. @Chinaemb_Hellas @AmbFangQiu @Greece_ChinaFG @CG_TIMES @GreeceMFA

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A journalist from Slovenia highlighted the value of cultural exchange, noting that it benefits everyone involved. He believes that we need to build new connections and create new pathways for cooperation — just as the Silk Road once did. @ChinaEmSlovenia @MZEZ_RS @SloveniaInfo

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⚡After visiting China's first 100 MW molten-salt tower solar thermal power station in Dunhuang, Polish journalist Pawel Sosnowski was impressed by the scale of innovation and expressed his belief that sustainable energy is the future. @ChinaEmbPoland @PolandMFA @Poland

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From ancient Silk Road heritage to a greener future, see how Dunhuang surprised and inspired journalists from Central and Eastern Europe. Watch to find out!

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🏜️As journalists from CEE countries explored the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring scenic area in Dunhuang, a Romanian journalist was impressed by how peaceful and well-organized the scenic area feels, allowing visitors to fully enjoy its desert landscape. @AmbasadaChinei @MAERomania @romaniaineu @realitatea

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From ancient Chinese silks to linen embroideries, Dunhuang stands as a timeless witness to cultural exchange and mutual inspiration between China and Central and Eastern Europe. Follow journalists from CEE countries to explore the ancient oasis city.

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Since ancient times, Dunhuang has connected China with Central and Eastern Europe through the Silk Road, where trade, culture, and ideas flowed across continents.

Today, journalists from CEE countries retrace these ancient routes in Dunhuang, continuing a dialogue that has spanned centuries. @ChinaEUMission @EUdelChina

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🏜The Jiayuguan pass in Gansu, known as the western end of the Great Wall, is the strategic gateway to the ancient Silk Road. Although originally built for defense, it ultimately became something greater — a bridge between civilizations. Learn more: https://t.co/O6Zt8FpGhw

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🏡Leveraging the rich ecological and floral landscapes of Guiqingshan Botanical Garden, Dingxi's Zhangxian county is creating high-quality homestays with scenic mountain views and thoughtfully designed spaces, breathing new life into rural tourism.

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Dunhuang's desert reveals a whole new level of beauty, blending golden dunes, vast skies, and the magic of the Silk Road. #Gansu #GansuTravel

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Aerial footage presents the grand scale and distinctive scenery of Crescent Bay International Desert Camping Base in Dunhuang City, China's Gansu Province.

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Every spring, black-necked cranes travel all the way from Lhasa, Xizang in SW China, to Yanchiwan, Gansu in NW China. They spend months there to breed and raise their young. This hub for migratory birds is safeguarded by rangers, researchers and local herdsmen. #ChinaBiodiversity

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🥋The 20th National Wushu Routine Competition is set to take place from June 10 to 15 in Tianshui, the hometown of martial arts. Come witness the living legacy of Chinese martial arts.

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🎵Wang Haijun from Wenxian county in Longnan keeps writing song lyrics while working hard to make a living. Through simple yet heartfelt words, he sings about the lives and emotions of ordinary people. His story is one of perseverance and quiet dreams.

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🏔️Heights conquered! A climbing team led by Shi Junji from the Gannan Tibetan autonomous prefecture in Gansu, became the first this spring to scale Mount Qomolangma, also known as Mount Everest, and neighboring Lhotse during Nepal's 2026 climbing season. @PRCSpoxNepal @NepaliTimes @MofaNepal