The Unsung Ally of Xuanzang: How a Gaochang Hero Fueled a Legendary Journey
Discover the story of the unsung hero from the Gaochang Kingdom who supported Master Xuanzang over 1,400 years ago, fueling his epic journey through ancient Turpan.
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Autumn Splendor at Dunhuang’s Mogao Grottoes: A Cultural Journey
Explore crisp autumn days at Dunhuang’s UNESCO-listed Mogao Grottoes in Gansu Province. Discover exquisite murals, sculptures and the profound heritage that warms every visitor’s journey.
Echoes of the Mother of Uygur Music: Rediscovering the Twelve Muqam
CGTN Digital reporter Nadim Diab journeys to Shache in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region to explore the soul-stirring Twelve Muqam, the Mother of Uygur music, and its revival by local inheritors.
Expert Urges Stronger Tourism Ties Along Belt and Road
Dai Bin of the China Tourism Academy calls for deeper tourism ties and data-sharing among Belt and Road countries, with a spotlight on Central Asia’s rich heritage.
Turpan’s Fiery Legacy: The Bezklik Thousand-Buddha Caves
Journey to Turpan, where scorching deserts and the Bezklik Thousand-Buddha Caves embody the fusion of Han and Western cultures along the Silk Road.
Hetian’s Silk and Jade: Hidden Gems of Xinjiang
Explore Hetian in Xinjiang, a Silk Road oasis famed for handwoven Atlas silk, prized nephrite jade, and antioxidant-rich red dates.
Journey into the Wusun Kingdom on Nalati Grassland
Traverse the Nalati Grassland in the Chinese mainland to uncover millennia-old tombs and stone statues of the ancient Wusun Kingdom, and delve into nomadic heritage.
Designers Fuse Heritage and Tech at China Fashion Week
At 2025 China Fashion Week, designers on the Chinese mainland blended ethnic heritage with 3D printing and AI to craft a bold new chapter of modern China chic.
Xinjiang’s Tourism Boom: From 88 Visitors to 300M Trips
From just 88 visitors in 1978 to over 300 million trips in 2024, Xinjiang’s tourism journey weaves stories of modernization, culture, and sustainability.
Lebanese Ceramicist Samar Mougharbel Crafts Timeless Memory in Jingdezhen
Lebanese ceramicist Samar Mougharbel uses Jingdezhen clay to transcend time and space, crafting artworks that carry human stories for eternity.