On the way, I visited Lanzhou, Qinghai Lake, Qilian Mountain, Chaka Salt Lake, Zhangye, Colorful Danxia, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring, Mogao Grottoes and other cities and attractions. In a hurry, we enjoyed spacious and comfortable accommodation, tasted various snacks, enjoyed beautiful rivers and mountains, watched splendid culture with a long history and took picturesque photos. Although the time was short, I was in a hurry and tired, but I was in a happy mood, and I didn't forget to return, and the harvest was full. I'm glad you came.
Everywhere I went, people didn't see enough, didn't play enough, didn't eat enough and didn't shoot enough, but what impressed me most was the long Dunhuang culture. On the first day of my visit, the tour guide made a long introduction in the car. I listened with relish and couldn't wait. Because this is my first time to Dunhuang, before that, frankly speaking, I knew very little about Dunhuang culture. So after the introduction of the tour guide, I really want to have a look first.
After listening to the introduction of Dunhuang, I quickly picked up my mobile phone and searched for "Dunhuang".
It turns out that Dunhuang has an ancient and long history. The word "Dunhuang" was first seen in Historical Records Biography of Dawan, and Ying Shao in the Eastern Han Dynasty explained that "Dun, Da also; Brilliant and prosperous "means grand and brilliant. Historically, Dunhuang was once the hub of communication between China and the West, the throat of the Silk Road, an international city for foreign exchanges and a military center in the western regions, occupying a glorious chapter in the long history of China.
In the early Western Han Dynasty, Dunhuang was occupied by Huns. During the Western Han Dynasty, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty sent Wan Qi, commander-in-chief of Huo Qubing, to compete in the western regions and set up Yangguan and Ximen Pass. Six years later, Zhang Qian went to the Western Regions again and opened the Silk Road. At this time, Dunhuang entered its heyday and gradually became the military and political center of the northwest, and also became a close bridge for cultural and trade exchanges between the people of the western regions. In 366 AD, the monk Le Zun first opened a grotto to worship the Buddha, from which the Mogao Grottoes were derived. Later, officials who believed in Buddhism in Dunhuang continued the practice of opening caves in Mogao Grottoes to make buddhas.
During the Sui and Tang Dynasties, the government attached great importance to this area and sent troops to maintain peace in this area. These measures enable Dunhuang to continue to develop in a peaceful environment. At this time, Dunhuang also entered a golden age and became a place of cultural integration of India, West Asia and Central Asia.
In Song Dynasty, Dunhuang belonged to Tangut Qiang and Mongolia. With the expansion of Mongolia's territory and the development of the Maritime Silk Road, Dunhuang, as a trade center, shows its important position. The Mogao Grottoes and the Silk Road have also entered a period of decline. During the Ming Dynasty, Dunhuang became a nomadic area.
In the twenty-sixth year of Guangxu reign in Qing Dynasty, the discovery of the Tibetan Sutra Cave in Dunhuang finally shocked the world again. Many western explorers came to Dunhuang to pay their respects to this precious historical site. Unfortunately, with the decline of the Qing Dynasty, many precious cultural relics in Dunhuang were exiled abroad. 1987, Dunhuang was established with the approval of the State Council, and it was also one of the first cities open to foreign tourists, and so on. These are all the information I quickly searched. Doing some homework in advance will help me better enter Dunhuang and understand Dunhuang.
On the 3rd, under the scorching sun, we set foot on this magical land of Dunhuang with excitement. After having lunch in a hurry, we rushed to Dunhuang Theatre non-stop, waiting in line to watch the large-scale situational experience drama "See Dunhuang again". The design of this theater is inspired by "a drop of water in the desert" and has a unique style.
In the sultry waiting, I can't help asking myself: Is it worth spending 298 yuan to stand and watch the sitcom? Two people but nearly six hundred yuan! This is the first time I have seen such an expensive sitcom. While I was thinking, the crowd moved slowly and began to check in. 14: 08 officially entered and saw Dunhuang Theater. For the sake of safety and appreciation, the audience in the venue should be controlled within 735 people at a time.
Look at Dunhuang again is directed by Wang Chaoge, who is regarded as the most innovative director in China. This sitcom is divided into four parts, which shows us the Silk Road culture in Dunhuang for thousands of years, and it takes 50 steps to span a hundred years. Go through a thousand steps; Watch while walking. At that time, it was once one of the shooting places of The Journey to the West.
When we walked into the dark theater, we found that only the audience kept surging on the empty ground, and that was the truly towering cultural palace. At this time, my wife and I held tightly together, afraid of separation. When we daydream in the dark, the door of history suddenly opens before our eyes, accompanied by crashing music and suddenly lit lights. The curtain in the center of the stage slowly unfolded, and a handsome young commentator stood in the middle, smiling at us. He first briefly introduced the historical figures about Dunhuang. Later, on both sides of the stage, two more commentators explained some stories about Dunhuang. They are all loud and full of emotions.
The performance was about to begin, and the staff led us to the performance area. Only then did I understand why I had to stand and watch. Because the layout of the theater is scattered, the audience can only watch the whole performance if they keep changing places and turning around. In the first performance area, I saw: Zhang Qian, Zhang Yichao, Mrs. Zhang Yichao, Wang Wei, Wang, Tang Xuanzang, etc. coming towards us, and I seemed to have traveled through ancient times. The second performance area showed us the story of the Taoist king and the villagers sending scriptures and sending Buddha. I know why the villagers painted their faces red. They are kind and naive. They didn't know the value of those cultural relics then. The third performance area takes us into the "cave" and talks with the donors of the Mogao Grottoes thousands of years ago. They are beautiful, but they are blackened by oxidation. They are beautifully painted on murals. They are painted with powder, makeup and beautiful clothes. Only the fourth performance area is sitting and watching, showing the dialogue between Dunhuang scholars and Suo Jing, Zhang Yichao and Wang Wei through time and space, as well as amazing performances. The whole performance gave me a deeper understanding of the history and culture of Dunhuang. Every scene in the play is vivid, gripping, real and touching, beyond imagination, giving people beautiful enjoyment. This is a very spectacular and shocking sitcom!
As soon as the indoor lights are on, the audience still won't leave, and the voices of "good-looking", "still want to see" and "worth it" are endless. This is undoubtedly the biggest compliment to the sitcom "Look at Dunhuang again", and I am ashamed of the idea that "this money is well spent". It would be a pity to miss the opportunity. Only by watching it on the spot can you feel immersive, which is completely different from watching it on TV or in movies. Because of the tight ticket purchase and high cost, I couldn't understand it. Some colleagues didn't want to read it, but they all read it in the end. I don't think anyone regrets it.
However, a scene experience drama "Look at Dunhuang again" is not enough to show the whole Dunhuang culture. So, the next morning, we rushed to the next scenic spot-Mogao Grottoes. The opening of the Buddhist scriptures in Mogao Grottoes has opened the field of vision of Dunhuang culture for us. Here, because I bought an emergency ticket, I spent more than two-thirds of my time waiting in line in the rain. Of the 40 caves that are normally open, we only see 94, 100, 148, 138 * *, which is just the tip of the iceberg. There are Buddha statues, murals and portraits in the cave. This cave is unique in shape and full of beauty. Because there are too many tourists, each cave can only take a cursory look and is not allowed to stay overnight. Once the pace is slowed down, the staff will come over without a commentator. I'm sorry. The deepest feeling after reading it is that there are many historical legends, and beautiful things can't escape all kinds of hardships.
Mogao Grottoes, a pearl in the northwest of China, is a mysterious Buddhist world, and its artistic charm amazes the world. Turn to the cave, reluctant to part with thoughts. At this time, although it was drizzling, I rushed to the museum diagonally opposite, and I was fortunate to see the introduction of Duan Wenjie, an expert on Dunhuang studies who made great contributions to the study of Dunhuang studies in China.
See Dunhuang at first, goodbye to Dunhuang. Through two and a half days of close contact with Dunhuang, I have an unprecedented understanding of its long history and culture. Through watching and studying, I deeply feel that I know little about the long history and culture of China. In the future, we should learn more about and carry forward China's profound history and culture through similar methods and study books and network knowledge, so as to make the traditional culture of the Chinese nation more ancient and lasting.