After focusing their lenses on the beauties of two ancient capitals of Xi'an and Luoyang on the Silk Road last year, photographers are now being invited to discover the beauty of western China's Gansu province, where goods were transported on camelback through its magnificent deserts hundreds of years ago.

The Discovering the Beauty of Silk Road project, initiated by Canon, was launched in 2014 and documented culture, landscapes, architecture and traditional craftsmen in cities in Shaanxi and Henan provinces, the starting locations of the Silk Road. This year, photographers will go deep into six cities in Gansu province from June to October, including Dunhuang, famous for its grottoes and Buddhist murals.

All photos selected will be donated to the Protection Center of China's Intangible Cultural Heritage.