Impressions of Dunhuang: international tourists on their first visit

Dunhuang, an ancient Silk Road hub in Northwest China's Gansu Province, attracts millions of visitors from home and abroad every year. But what is it like to experience its desert dunes, ancient grottoes and Silk Road heritage for the very first time? At the 9th Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo, first-time foreign visitors told People's Daily what surprised them most—from ancient Buddhist art to the warmth of the local community. (Produced by Xu Zheqi, Zou Yun and intern Li Jialu)