Tour in Dunhuang with visit to Xuanquanzhi Ruin and Statue of Son of Earth

Dunhuang is located in western Gansu, an oasis in the vast Gobi Desert. Previously one of the important and strategic cities on the famous Silk Road, it contains over 2,000 years of history. Dunhuang is one of the frontier towns established around 104 BC, serving as a fortification to protect against invading tribes. Centuries later, Dunhuang was the main communication post between ancient China and the rest of the world. Christian and Jewish artifacts have been found in the area, showing the variety of travelers who made the journey along the Silk Road. Its style has fascinated travelers for ages. The Thousand Buddha Grottoes (or Mogao Caves) to the southeast of the city are a precious treasure trove of Buddhist art. There are exquisite wall paintings and statuary. Head northwest from Mogao Caves to the Great Wall at Yumen Pass and the Great Wall at Yang Pass to see the remnants of the Han Dynasty Great Wall, which were left behind in these famous mountain passes. Dunhuang's natural landscape is extremely worth seeing and enjoying. The wondrously multicolored Danxia Landform is a favorite place among photography lovers.

Pochengzi Ruins is located in Guazhou County. Founded during the Han Dynasty, Pochengzi, also known as Changlecheng (or Changle Town) was the county seat of the now defunct county of Changle. It was abandoned sometime during the Tang Dynasty.

Son of the earth is a huge baby statue, located in Guazhou county , Jiuquan city , Gansu province. It was created by Professor Dong Shubin in 2016 on the gobi desert in Guazhou. The 15-meter long and 4-meter high statue indicates that Millennium Silk Road is reborn, hoping of life and the beginning of a dream.

The Xuanquanzhi Ruins are located at an important pass of the Silk Road. Ruins of beacon towers built during the Han, Jin and Qing dynasties over more than 1,000 years can still be found near the Xuanquanzhi Ruins today. The excavation of the ruins was conducted from 1990 to 1992. Their discovery was selected as one of the top ten discoveries in China during the last decade of the 20th century. Experts have unearthed wooden slips, paper and silk used to document the work of the local postal service, transportation activities, tolls, vehicles and other information that enables them to better understand the history and geography of the Han Dynasty. Ruins of buildings and stables were also found. Experts say Xuanquanzhi was a comprehensive outpost for the postal service, official order deliveries and reception of guests more than 2,000 years ago.