Dunhuang China

Description

Dunhuang China

中国敦煌

Order No. D3503

ISBN: 7885184625

EAN: 6937475384257

Picture Format: NTSC (good for North American users)

Length: 180 min.

Number of Disc: 2

Language: Chinese with English and Simplified Chinese subtitles

Publisher: Guangzhou Audio & Video Press

Pub Year: 2007

Price: $19.95

Dunhuang, one of the famous historical and cultural cities in China, is located in the remote NW Gansu province. The city and its environs were long a gateway between central Asia and China. The culture of Dunhuang became very prosperous during the Tang Dynasty about 1600 years ago, leaving behind many historic relics.

The DVDs give a comprehensive view of Dunhuang in five parts: Sensational Buddhist Classics that introduce the Buddhist classic books in the grottos; Paintings in the Dessert showing the fantastic artworks combining oriental and western cultures; The Patter Resounding in Dunhuang that shows the majestic and lofty figures of Buddha; and Dreams of Dunhuang tells the story of protection and recovery of Dunhuang.