Mogao Grottoes: Story of 9-coloured Deer
Mogao Grotto No. 257 shows a very strong western influence. It tells the story of the 9-colour deer popular in
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Silk Road
A tree that stands there for 3,000 years
Populus trees are common in Xinjiang and other parts in west China. It grows in desert, and can withstand cold,
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The dancer playing pipa backhand, Mogao Grottoes
No. 112 is one of the most famous grotto in Mogao. It is a very small cave, which can only
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The Ancient Silk Road
The Ancient Silk Road between East and West played a significant role in development of Chinese civilization, opening long distance
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The Ancient Silk Road
The Ancient Silk Road begins as early as the Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD). The Han Emperor sent
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