"Dunhuang Splendors: Culture and Art Exhibition of Mogao Grottoes" will be held at the Nanshan Museum in Shenzhen from July 26 to November 23, 2025. Ticket prices have now been officially announced.
The exhibition launch and ticket release ceremony took place on July 5, 2025, in Nanshan, Shenzhen.
This marks the largest-ever Dunhuang-themed exhibition in South China, featuring the most diverse collection of exhibits and the highest number of cultural relics on display.
Cave 3 and Cave 285, normally not open to the public, will be digitally reproduced, offering rare access not available at the site itself.
The exhibition features 205 sets of valuable relics, including several national treasures on public display for the first time. Digital restorations of previously inaccessible caves will also be showcased.
The exhibition will also feature an appearance by "Jiayao," a virtual Dunhuang figure, who will interact with visitors in Shenzhen. You'll be snapping photos non-stop—better clear some storage!
Still craving more after your visit? We've got you covered! Over 1,000 cultural and creative products developed by the Dunhuang Academy will be available for purchase, allowing you to take Dunhuang aesthetics home. Let the wonder continue beyond the gallery!
During the exhibition, renowned Dunhuang scholars will be invited to deliver expert lectures and host regular public workshops on Dunhuang color palettes, mural restoration, clay painting, movable-type printing, and Dunhuang paper-cutting.
A series of cultural and artistic lectures will be offered, alongside weekend family and costume-themed events. Themed events related to different sectors and festivals will also be organized, presenting Dunhuang's rich cultural and artistic heritage in an engaging and well-structured manner.
Don't miss this cultural feast if you're interested!
Ticket Prices:
Adult Ticket | 98 yuan
For adults aged 18 to 65
Early Bird Ticket | 68 yuan
Limited to 10,000 tickets, available until July 24
Half-Price Ticket | 49 yuan
1. For seniors aged 65 to 70 with a valid ID
2. For veterans, police officers, and fire/rescue personnel with valid documentation
Student Ticket | 68 yuan
For minors aged 6–18 with a valid ID, and full-time students in undergraduate programs and below (higher vocational college/junior college)
Eligible only for currently enrolled students with student and ID cards (not applicable to graduate or adult education students)
Family Tickets
One adult + two children: 200 yuan
One adult + one child: 150 yuan
Two adults + one child: 230 yuan
Two adults + two children: 280 yuan
Free Admission
1. Children under 6 (must be accompanied by at least one ticket-holding adult)
2. Seniors over 70 with an ID
3. Active military personnel with a valid ID
4. "Three Types of Meritorious Service" personnel with documentation
5. The disabled holding a disability certificate
Editor | Fan Danmei (intern), Li Lan (intern), Liu Lingzhi, James, Shen He
