The most beautiful 'celestial beings' of Dunhuang, spirits that dance through the murals!

Dunhuang is a cultural heritage shared by humanity, a miracle in the history of world art. Experience the charm of Dunhuang's 'flowing celestial robes and the wind-filled walls' up close, appreciate the stunning colors of Chinese aesthetics, and feel the artistic expression and rhythm of ancient painting, experiencing the beauty of ultimate bliss. The Sui Dynasty saw the most frequent construction of caves at the Mogao Grottoes, typically featuring female figures in Central Plains style. The celestial beings from the Sui Dynasty in Cave 397 are half-naked with dark skin, holding incense burners. Cave 276 features a unique instance of a rebounding Konghou. The niche ceiling of Cave 412 houses 26 Sui Dynasty celestial beings, the most in any Buddhist niche. The caisson of Cave 407 is a classic example of Sui Dynasty caissons and is also famous for the 'Three Hares' design in Dunhuang murals. The Tang Dynasty has the most existing caves. Celestial beings were transformed into palace maids and dancers, with fine brushwork and heavy color application, often depicting secular ambiences. The celestial beings in Cave 321 represent the outstanding early Tang celestial beings, with flowers falling from the sky and heavenly music playing without percussion. During the Five Dynasties period, due to the rise of Tantric Buddhist transformation paintings (with an emphasis on Maitreya and Guanyin beliefs), the number of celestial beings decreased, and the designs became monotonous and lacked innovation. The celestial beings represent enlightened individuals, leading everyone's inner growth and progress with beauty and wisdom. On the third floor of the art space, there is a simulated Tang Dynasty Cave 45, where you can face the celestial beings like a child, seeing a vibrant and joyful self.