Step into a Living Museum of Ancient Craftsmanship
Imagine touching the same materials used by artisans over a millennium ago. At Mogaoli Craftsman Village, Dunhuang's largest hub for traditional craft education, history isn't just displayed – it's lived.
🍃 Wander past intricate sculptures and vibrant reproductions of Mogao Grottoes frescoes, then roll up your sleeves in hands-on workshops to learn techniques preserved through generations. \"This is a time machine for cultural DNA,\" says Du Yongwei, inheritor of Dunhuang colored sculpture artistry, who recently guided CGTN's Liang Si through the village.
Why Young Travelers Are Obsessed
Gen Z and millennials are flocking here for:
🎨 DIY sessions creating mini mural replicas
📸 Instagram-worthy backdrops of swirling silk-road patterns
🧠 Deep dives into Buddhist artistic symbolism
Du shares: \"When visitors mix pigments using ancient recipes, they're not just making art – they're keeping history's heartbeat alive.\"
