Heritage

The journey of painted clay

Thousands of years ago, Neolithic painted pottery culture from the middle and upper reaches of the Yellow River traveled westward along the Hexi Corridor — in today's Gansu province — before spreading across the northern and southern foothills of the Tianshan Mountains in what is now the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.
Horse river crossing at Gansu's Awancang Wetland

A breathtaking spectacle of "galloping horses bathing in the river" recently unfolded during a folk event at the Awancang Wetland in Maqu county, Gannan Tibetan autonomous prefecture, Gansu province.
Gansu Aksay Kazak embroidery: Weaving intangible heritage

Aksay Kazak embroidery, a traditional craft from Aksay Kazak autonomous county in Jiuquan, Gansu province, is a cherished intangible cultural heritage that helps preserve the rich cultural identity of the Kazak people.
Artifacts from Dunhuang arrive in Beijing for stunning exhibition

Two of the printing blocks for the Dunhuang County Gazetteer have joined other objects of historical value at the ongoing Ru Shi Mogao, an exhibition of Dunhuang culture.
Global mural conservation standards gain momentum

Carved into cliffs on the edge of the Gobi Desert in Gansu province, the Mogao Caves have stood for centuries as a testament to cultural exchange along the ancient Silk Road.
Gansu's Hanzhanju wool carpets: Weaving tradition into timeless artistry

The Hanzhanju workshop in Yuzhong county, Lanzhou, Gansu province, has emerged as a beacon of cultural heritage, transforming wool into exquisite handmade treasures.

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The journey of painted clay

Horse river crossing at Gansu's Awancang Wetland

Gansu Aksay Kazak embroidery: Weaving intangible heritage

Artifacts from Dunhuang arrive in Beijing for stunning exhibition

Global mural conservation standards gain momentum

Gansu's Hanzhanju wool carpets: Weaving tradition into timeless artistry