Explore the 492 grottoes of Dunhuang alongside expert guides, where Buddhist murals and carvings bring to life the spiritual and artistic legacy of the Silk Road. Uncover the survival strategies of ancient merchants through hands-on workshops, museum visits, and desert expeditions that reveal how trade, faith, and ingenuity shaped this cultural crossroads. Then, channel your discoveries into original artwork and final presentations, connecting past civilizations to modern global understanding.


Program
Highlights

Itinerary Overview

1
Day 1

Dunhuang Museum, Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring, and desert camping

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Day 2

Mogao Grottoes, calligraphy and painting workshops, and Shazhou Night Market

3
Day 3

Ancient Great Wall hike and desert conservation

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Day 4

Art activity presentations, final reflection session, and return home

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Program Learning Objectives:
SDGs in Focus

Quality Education

Quality Education

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Life on Land

Life on Land

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