Preservation of heritage in Dunhuang embodies Chinese values

The rich cultural heritage that is embedded in life in Dunhuang, Gansu province, has impressed foreign visitors, underlining the significance of cultural exchange and mutual learning among civilizations.

Vikash Kumar Singh, an Indian teacher at the Beijing Foreign Studies University, marveled at the paintings on the walls at the Mogao Grottoes, also known as the Mogao Caves, in Dunhuang.

"The style of painting gives us a lot of information from that period of time, like the Sui Dynasty (581-618), Tang Dynasty (618-907) and even some information from Middle Eastern countries," said Kumar.