For those who like to collect seals, the center has a range of mural-inspired stamps and meanwhile, the Dunhuang 1900 cafe is a cozy spot where visitors can take a break while enjoying a coffee.

"We are constantly striving to turn Dunhuang's aesthetic heritage, history, and cultural resources into tangible products," Liu says.

The center regularly hosts salons, forums, and reading sessions that have attracted upward of 200,000 attendees.

Its interactive learning space invites visitors to engage in creative activities such as book binding and painting, and also offers a hands-on experience of Dunhuang's intangible cultural heritage.