Chang Shana speaks during a lecture about her research on Dunhuang Grottoes patterns in Dunhuang Academy. (CGTN Photo)
Shana was deeply influenced by her father, and today carries on his mission of preserving Dunhuang art.
More artists and scholars are joining the team of Dunhuang Grottoes caretakers.
Over the years, more than 2,000 square meters of Mogao murals have been copied, 15 life-sized cave replicas established, and copied works and manuscripts exhibited more than 100 times in more than 20 countries.
Modern technology has been adopted to help with the digitalization of the frescoes. The Dunhuang Academy spent four years on a preservation project called "Digital Dunhuang." It gathered, processed and saved Dunhuang frescoes and painted sculptures with digital technology to achieve the permanent preservation of Dunhuang artworks.
"A Thousand Years of the Mogao Caves" shown at the Digital Exhibition Center. /VCG Photo
At the Digital Exhibition Center, visitors are able to enjoy an immersive experience and witness the rebirth of the masterpieces. Two 30-minute short films document the history of the Mogao Grottoes, the Silk Road and the exclusive cave interiors that are not normally open to visitors.
Today, Dunhuang is what many generations expected it to be.
Travel Notice:
The total number of visitors is limited to 6,000 per day, so it is necessary to book your tickets in advance, especially during the peak season (May 1 to October 31). One can reserve a ticket online through the official website of Mogao Caves 30 days in advance.
Individual visitors who booked entrance tickets are required to provide their valid ID documents used for reservation to get their tickets. Foreign visitors can use their passports.
