When Dunhuang is mentioned, the most lasting impression is of its historical inheritance, principally the must-visit painted grottos of the Mogao Caves.
While on a routine fire patrol at Haxi Station in the Gansu Qilian Mountain National Nature Reserve, rangers were treated to a delightful surprise—two chubby marmots "wrestling" on the path.
Early April marks the arrival of spring in Dunhuang, as warm breezes sweep across the unique desert landscape. At the foot of the famed Mingsha Mountain (Singing Sand Mountain), apricot trees are bursting into bloom, signaling the start of the region's vibrant spring scenery.
