Silk Road Gem - Dunhuang (Small Town Annals Series)

Author: Yin Guanglin
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Publish Date: 2003-11-01
Features: At the western end of the Hexi Corridor, there is a magical place—Dunhuang. Many shocking historical events have taken place here. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty expanded the territory, establishing "four commanderies and two passes," making Dunhuang a pearl on the Silk Road. Many famous figures in history, such as Zhang Qian, Ban Chao, Xuanzang, and Marco Polo, are associated with Dunhuang. Famous lines like "Spring winds do not blow beyond the Yumen Pass" and "Beyond the Yangguan, no friends are seen" have added splendor to Dunhuang's splendid historical and cultural heritage.
Dunhuang boasts magnificent natural landscapes. The vast Sanwei Mountain, the golden Mingsha Mountain, the boundless Gobi Desert, frontier passes, ancient roads, Great Wall beacon towers, and drifting sand with scattered inscriptions paint a breathtaking and magnificent picture. Dunhuang's tourist attractions are scattered everywhere, offering endless wonders. The Mogao Caves, Mingsha Mountain, Yeyuan Spring, Yangguan, Yumen Pass, Han Great Wall, Wowa Pool, Xuanquan Site, and the magical Yadan landforms, among others, form a world full of legends and dreams.
This book authentically presents the unique aspects of Dunhuang from historical, geographical, cultural, artistic, economic, social customs, and natural scenery perspectives. With interactive illustrations and detailed content, the book is written in fluent prose, highlighting the characteristics of regional culture while revealing its profound historical significance. It serves as a comprehensive read that combines reference, storytelling, interest, and knowledge.
Dunhuang is poetry, it is painting, it is a treasure trove of art. Through this book, readers will see Dunhuang's past, present, and future, drawing courage and strength for life's struggles. I believe every reader will discover little-known facts, gain valuable knowledge, and enjoy artistic pleasure.