From September 20 to 22, the eighth Dunhuang Cultural Expo was held in the northwestern city in Gansu province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

In terms of cultural promotion, the international influence of Dunhuang culture has continued to expand through innovative tourism models, global exhibitions, and an integrated media communication matrix.

Since 2019, the six grotto sites under the Academy have received over 20 million visits, including tourists from more than 70 countries and regions, with significant growth in international and younger visitors.