On the Silk Road: Exploring Mogao Grottoes in China's Dunhuang
On the Silk Road: Ancient desert outpost becomes global crossroads. Xinhua is #live at Mogao Grottoes of Dunhuang, where China’s greatest cache of Buddhist wall paintings and sculptures reveal ancient secrets of trade and cultural exchanges between East and West.
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Russia and China: Through the Ages. China breathes modern life into the ancient Silk Road
China first revealed itself to the world in the 2nd century BC with the Great Silk Road. The legendary trade route ran from the heart of the Celestial Empire all the way to the Mediterranean Sea. However, it suddenly vanished in the Middle Ages and seemed to be gone forever… until recently.
The Chinese government has decided to reach back into history with a grand initiative dubbed ‘One Belt, One Road’. The objective is to breathe new life into the ancient trading corridor to develop and enhance both economic and cultural partnerships with the other countries along the route.
Because Russia holds a special place among the many countries involved, a media-forum was organized to give Russian journalists a taste of modern China. Among those invited was radio and TV presenter, Anna Alabert, who is our guide as she travels the Chinese section of the modern-day Silk Road.
The first stop is Xi’an, famous for its awe-inspiring terracotta army. The 3,100 year-old city has now become a high-tech hub and home to a joint Russian-Chinese techno park symbolically named ‘The Silk Road.’
Next, we head to Lanzhou. Though the city was once considered the crown of jewel of the old Silk Road, as recently as 50 years ago it was just a humble town with little infrastructure. Today, Lanzhou has regained its status as a major transport hub and looks like a giant construction site as it evolves into a futuristic city.
On to Dunhuang, the city Marco Polo visited in the late 13th century. Travellers on the old Silk Road used to flock here to see the famous Mogao caves, which contain thousands of stunning sculptures and frescos dating from the 4th century AD. Also nearby is Yangguan, which marked China’s frontier in ancient times and served as a customs point for merchant caravans.
Last stop is the seemingly nondescript Qorghas, which has become a commercial Mecca thanks to the Silk Road revival. Dubbed a ‘duty-free town’, its wide selection of goods and remarkably low prices now attract millions of visitors from around the world.
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Roman antiques on display in Xi'an
An exhibition of antiques dating back to the Roman empire kicked off on Sunday in the city of Xi'an in northwest China's Shaanxi Province.
THE SILK ROAD I - 2 of 12 - A Thousand Kilometers Beyond the Yellow River
Camels plodding across the desert, and a sense of timelessness evoked by Kitaro's theme music... NHK devoted 17 years to the planning, shooting and production of The Silk Road, which unearthed trade routes linking long-lost civilizations of East and West. A landmark in broadcasting history, this series told the story of the rise and fall of ancient civilizations.
The NHK Tokushu and China's CCTV documentary series The Silk Road began on April 7, 1980. The program started with the memorable scene of a camel caravan crossing the desert against the setting sun, with Kitaro's music and a sense of timelessness. It was the start of an epic televisual poem.
The first journey described in the series began in Chang'an (now Xi'an), at the eastern end of the ancient route. On 450,000 feet of film, the NHK crew recorded the path westward to the Pamir Heights at the Pakistan border and this material was edited to make 12 monthly broadcasts. In response to viewers' requests that the series be extended to cover the Silk Road all the way to Rome, sequels were made over the next 10 years. Seventeen years after the program was conceived, the project was completed.
2) A Thousand Kilometers Beyond the Yellow River
At the foot of the Qi-Lian mountains Chinese dynasties once fought against foreign nomadic tribes. Also of interest are the sculptures and rock carved Buddhas.
Hoohaa Travel - The Silk Road, Ancient City of Xian
After witnessing the sheer force of the Dragon Gate, we head off to the Ancient City of Xian. We visit the Tomb of China's first emperor and see the summer palace that played an integral part of China's modern history.
Museum of Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses are large accessory pits of the Mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shihuang discovered by villagers from Xiyang Village of Lintong District when they sunk a well in March, 1974. This video mainly shows the largest Pit 1. With the shape of rectangle, Pit 1 is 230 meters long, 62 meters wide and 5 meters high. It is covered by a hangar-like structure, which is as large as two football fields put together. It houses more than 6,000 terra-cotta warriors and horses that are arrayed in a practical battle formation. 38 columns of terra-cotta warriors stand in 11 passages with horse-drawn chariots in the center.
Exploring Xian, China, Beyond the TerraCotta Warriors
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-The Terracotta Army is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China. It is a form of funerary art buried with the emperor in 210–209 BCE and whose purpose was to protect the emperor in his afterlife.
-The Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor is located in Lintong District, Xi'an, Shaanxi province of China. This mausoleum was constructed over 38 years, from 246 to 208 BC, and is situated underneath a 76-meter-tall tomb mound shaped like a truncated pyramid. The layout of the mausoleum is modeled on the Qin capital Xianyang, divided into inner and outer cities. The circumference of the inner city is 2.5 km and the outer is 6.3 km. The tomb is located in the southwest of the inner city and faces east. The main tomb chamber housing the coffin and burial artifacts is the core of the architectural complex of the mausoleum.
-Giant Wild Goose Pagoda or Big Wild Goose Pagoda, is a Buddhist pagoda located in southern Xi'an, Shaanxi province, China. It was built in 652 during the Tang dynasty.
One of the pagoda's many functions was to hold sutras and figurines of the Buddha that were brought to China from India by the Buddhist translator and traveler Xuanzang.
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Secrets of the Silk Road: Tang Taizong's Noble Steeds
An introduction to the Penn Museum's famous Tang dynasty horse sculptures with the University of Pennsylvania's East Asian Languages and Cultures graduate student, Sarah Laursen.
Safeguarding Dunhuang for China and the World with Fan Jinshi (Part 1 of 2)
Join us for an inspiring afternoon with Fan Jinshi, steward and protector of the World Heritage Site at Dunhuang, China. This remarkable Silk Road oasis, where hundreds of exquisitely decorated grottoes hold China's most important repository of Buddhist art, is a splendid legacy for China and the world. Ms. Fan, Director of the Dunhuang Academy, has worked at the site for 49 years. An indomitable woman with a powerful vision for its future, she remains Dunhuang's guiding force, conserving its ancient murals and
sculptures for future generations at a time when surging tourism threatens to overwhelm the site. Joining the conversation will be Asian Art Museum Trustee Mimi Gates, Director Emerita of the Seattle Art Museum, who has formed the Dunhuang Foundation to preserve Dunhuang and raise awareness about its artistic treasures
Dunhuang - The Wonders of Silk Road 敦煌-丝路奇观.mov
The world heritage Mogao Grottoes (莫高窟, Mògāo kū), also known as the Caves of the Thousand Buddhas (千佛洞, qiān fó dòng) and Dunhuang Caves(敦煌石窟, Dunhuang Shiku), form a system of 492 temples, 25 km (16 mi) southeast of the center of Dunhuang, an oasis strategically located at a religious and cultural crossroads on the Silk Road, in Gansu province, China.
The caves contain some of the finest examples of Buddhist art spanning a period of 1,000 years. The first caves were dug out 366 AD as places of Buddhist meditation and worship. The Mogao Caves are the best known of the Chinese Buddhist grottoes and, along with Yungang Grottoes, Longmen Grottoes and Maijishan Grottoes, are one of the four famous ancient Buddhist sculptural sites of China.
世界文化遗产莫高窟,俗称千佛洞、敦煌石窟,坐落在河西走廊西端的敦煌,以精美的壁画和塑像闻名于世。它始建于十六国的前秦时期(公元366年,距今约1650年),历经十六国、北朝、隋、唐、五代、西夏、元等历代的兴建,形成巨大的规模,现有洞窟735个,壁画4.5万平方米、泥质彩塑2415尊,是世界上现存规模最大、内容最丰富的佛教艺术地。近百年来又发现了藏经洞,内有5万余件古代文物,由此衍生出了一门专门研究藏经洞典籍和敦煌艺术的学科——敦煌学。但近百年来莫高窟文物大量流失,其完整性已被严重破坏。莫高窟1961年被国务院公布为全国重点文物保护单位,1987年被联合国教科文组织列为世界文化遗产。
The incredible history of China's terracotta warriors - Megan Campisi and Pen-Pen Chen
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In 1974, farmers digging a well near their small village stumbled upon one of the most important finds in archaeological history – vast underground chambers surrounding a Chinese emperor’s tomb that contained more than 8,000 life-size clay soldiers ready for battle. Megan Campisi and Pen-Pen Chen shares the fascinating history of Emperor Qin Shi Huang.
Lesson by Megan Campisi and Pen-Pen Chen, animation by Zedem Media.
Ep120 Forest of Stone Steles- Chinese Culture National Treasure中国文化瑰宝之西安碑林
The Stele Forest is a museum for steles and stone sculptures in Beilin District in Xi'an, China. The museum, which is housed in a former Confucian Temple, has housed a growing collection of Steles since 1087. For more information, it's better to click on the video to see it.
石碑森林是中国西安碑林区的石碑和石雕博物馆。
该博物馆位于一座前孔庙内,自1087年以来,该博物馆收藏了越来越多的石碑。想要了解更多信息,不如点击视频看看吧。
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The Terracotta Army or the Terracotta Warriors and Horses is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China. It is a form of funerary art buried with the emperor in 210–209 BCE and whose purpose was to protect the emperor in his afterlife.
The figures, dating from approximately the late third century BCE,[1] were discovered in 1974 by local farmers in Lintong District, Xi'an, Shaanxi province. The figures vary in height according to their roles, with the tallest being the generals. The figures include warriors, chariots and horses. Estimates from 2007 were that the three pits containing the Terracotta Army held more than 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots with 520 horses and 150 cavalry horses, the majority of which remained buried in the pits nearby Qin Shi Huang's mausoleum.[2] Other terracotta non-military figures were found in other pits, including officials, acrobats, strongmen and musicians.More info visit:
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Russia and China: Through the Ages. Modern life of the ancient Silk Road (Trailer) Premiere 20/10
China first revealed itself to the world in the 2nd century BC with the Great Silk Road. The legendary trade route ran from the heart of the Celestial Empire all the way to the Mediterranean Sea. However, it suddenly vanished in the Middle Ages and seemed to be gone forever… until recently.
The Chinese government has decided to reach back into history with a grand initiative dubbed ‘One Belt, One Road’. The objective is to breathe new life into the ancient trading corridor to develop and enhance both economic and cultural partnerships with the other countries along the route.
Because Russia holds a special place among the many countries involved, a media-forum was organized to give Russian journalists a taste of modern China. Among those invited was radio and TV presenter, Anna Alabert, who is our guide as she travels the Chinese section of the modern-day Silk Road.
The first stop is Xi’an, famous for its awe-inspiring terracotta army. The 3,100 year-old city has now become a high-tech hub and home to a joint Russian-Chinese techno park symbolically named ‘The Silk Road.’
Next, we head to Lanzhou. Though the city was once considered the crown of jewel of the old Silk Road, as recently as 50 years ago it was just a humble town with little infrastructure. Today, Lanzhou has regained its status as a major transport hub and looks like a giant construction site as it evolves into a futuristic city.
On to Dunhuang, the city Marco Polo visited in the late 13th century. Travellers on the old Silk Road used to flock here to see the famous Mogao caves, which contain thousands of stunning sculptures and frescos dating from the 4th century AD. Also nearby is Yangguan, which marked China’s frontier in ancient times and served as a customs point for merchant caravans.
Last stop is the seemingly nondescript Qorghas, which has become a commercial Mecca thanks to the Silk Road revival. Dubbed a ‘duty-free town’, its wide selection of goods and remarkably low prices now attract millions of visitors from around the world.
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Is XIAN MORE than just the TERRACOTTA WARRIORS? | 24 Hour China Travel Guide
Xian, China is much more than just the Terracotta Warriors. This travel guide is all about how to make the most your one day in the city! Including must see sights, the best food spots and history of the city - all whilst keeping the budget low!
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Giant Wild Goose Pagoda (or Big Wild Goose Pagoda) - 1:00
A Buddhist pagoda built in 652 during the Tang dynasty. The surrounding parks are a great place to explore, with lots of very freaky looking statues around the trees. There is also a really good musical fountain show (the largest in Asia) that plays twice every evening in the summer. Best of all, it is absolutely free to enter!
Muslim Street - 1:40
The main food street area is known as Huimin Street or Muslim Quarter has a lot of great food (probably not the most vegetarian friendly though)
Tourist Bus to the Terracotta Warriors - 1:50
Don't bother with an expensive taxi, getting to the Terracotta Warriors from Xi'an Railway Station is easy. There are constantly buses leaving from Line 5 just outside the main entrance. Look for Bus 306. It only costs 24 Yuan and the journey takes about an hour.
The Terracotta Warriors - 2:00
The entrance fee is 150 yuan, which is pretty justified for a genuine wonder of the world. In short, it is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China, with the purpose of protecting him in his afterlife. A real must see!
Xi'an City Walls - 2:37
The fortifications of Xi'an, also known as Xi'an City Wall, are one of the oldest, largest and best preserved Chinese city walls. It was built under the rule of the Hongwu Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang as a military defense system. You can cycle around them, walk or even take a short boat trip. It's a great way to explore the city if you are short on time. The entrance fee is 54 Yuan, which is not much for a minimum of a few hours worth of walking. Sunset here is awesome.
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Tourism on the Silk Road. Secrets of the terracotta army, the tea ceremony, and acupuncture
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The ‘One Belt, One Road’ initiative is a plan devised by the Chinese government to revive the famous Silk Road, an ancient trade route that connected China with the Eurasian continent. Besides building new infrastructure and creating conditions enabling local businesses to expand their reach, it is also expected to lead to an influx of tourists. In this programme, we visit some of the key cities on the Great Silk Road to take in their main attractions.
We begin our journey in the 3,100 year-old city of Xi’an, famous for its awe-inspiring terracotta army, which was discovered in 1974. Thousands of clay warriors here have been standing guard over the grave of China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, since 210–209BC. Many will be surprised to learn that the majority of the vast underground burial grounds hasn’t been excavated yet, meaning the 8,000 soldiers already unearthed may be just a small part of this incredible sculpture ensemble.
Next, we sample traditional Chinese food, starting off with a lamb stew called paomo that is officially part of Chinese cultural heritage. We then move on to morning tea from Lanzhou, prepared according to the famous tea canon written by Lu Yu in the 8th century AD. We also experience the healing power of acupuncture in the town of Ürümqi, dubbed the “Gates to China,” and meet members of Yining’s Russian-speaking community, whose ancestors fled Russia after the 1917 revolution.
Each of these ancient towns has a lot to offer adventurous travellers. The heritage left behind by the multicultural communities that lived along the ancient trade route boasts historic monuments and a wide variety of traditions, practices, and cuisines. Although very different, these towns are united by their common past as commercial hubs on the Silk Road and, now, they are once again becoming key outposts on the revived route. It is worth coming to China just to see these ancient towns, where the past meets the future.
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Putin & Xi Jinping exchange gifts of silver and replica of legendary silk road horse
Putin & Xi Jinping exchange gifts of silver and replica of legendary silk road horse with some historical symbolic posters.
Xi Jinping presented the President of Russia with a set of silverware from the Beijing Hotel Druzhba, which was built 65 years ago in honor of the close relations between the USSR and the People's Republic of China, and the statuette Legendary Horse on the Silk Road. This is a ceramic copy of the sculpture stored in the National Museum of China in Beijing.
Also, the Chinese leader congratulated Vladimir Putin on receiving an honorary doctorate from Tsinghua University.
Russian President Vladimir Putin presented the Chinese leader Xi Jinping with a poster 1956 of the year, which depicts a railway linking the USSR and China. About it пишет TASS.
The poster Russian-Chinese cooperation was created in 1956 by artist. It depicts the workers of the two countries against the background of a map of the USSR and China, where Moscow, Beijing, Almaty and Lanzhou are marked and connected by rail. The publication of the poster was timed to the opening of the Moscow-Ulan-Bator-Beijing section of the Trans-Siberian Railway.
China hosted the “One Belt - One Way” forum. After the talks, the PRC leader presented a copy of the Legendary Horse on the Silk Road figurine and a set of silverware at the Beijing Friendship Hotel to the President of Russia. In turn, Vladimir Putin presented Xi Jinping with a poster Russian-Chinese cooperation, which in 1956 was created by an artist.
The Steles Forest of Xi’an / La forêt de stèles de Xi’an (Shaanxi - China)
(EN) Xi'an is the capital of Shaanxi province, located in the northwest of the People's Republic of China, in the center of the Guanzhong Plain.One of the oldest cities in China, with more than 6,000 years of history, the city was known as Chang'an before the Ming dynasty.Xi'an is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China, having held the position under several of the most important dynasties in Chinese history,including Zhou, Qin, Han, Sui, and Tang.[Xi'an is the starting point of the Silk Road and home to the Terracotta Army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang.[1]
Since the 1990s, as part of the economic revival of interior China especially for the central and northwest regions, the city of Xi'an has re-emerged as an important cultural, industrial and educational centre of the central-northwest region, with facilities for research and development, national security and China's space exploration program. Xi'an currently holds sub-provincial status, administerring 9 districts and 4 counties.[ According to the 2010 Census, nine urbanized districts of Xi'an has a population of 6,501,189, while the total population of the Municipality is up to 8,467,837.[It is the most populous city in Northwest China, as well as one of the three most populous cities in Western China.[According to a July 2012 report by the Economist Intelligence Unit, it was recently named as one of the 13 emerging megacities, or megalopolises, in China.[ The report pinpoints and highlights the demographic and income trends that are shaping these cities' development.
The Stele Forest, or Xi'an Beilin Museum (碑林; pinyin: Bēilín), is a museum for steles and stone sculptures which is located in Xi'an, China. The museum is housed in a former Confucian Temple and it has housed a growing collection of Steles since 1087. By 1944 it was the principal museum for Shaanxi province. Due to the large number of steles, it was officially renamed as the Forest of Stone Steles in 1992. All together, there are 3,000 steles in the museum, which is divided into seven exhibitions halls, which mainly display works of calligraphy, painting and historical records
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Cave Temples of Dunhuang: Buddist art on China’s Silk Road
May Lee shows us the full-sized replicas of China’s Cave Temples of Dunhuang at a traveling art exhibit in Los Angeles.
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