敦煌，位于甘肃省河西走廊西端。随着古丝绸之路的繁荣，敦煌成为中西文明交流的重镇。敦煌文化以中华传统文明为根基，以丝绸之路为纽带，以开放的姿态广泛吸纳多种文化，从而形成了独具特色、博大精深的内涵。敦煌文化集建筑艺术、彩塑艺术、壁画艺术、佛教文化于一身，历史底蕴雄浑厚重，文化内涵博大精深。在一定意义上，守护敦煌就是守护中华文脉，就是守护世界文化遗产。
Dunhuang lies at the western end of the Hexi Corridor in northwest China's Gansu Province. With the flourishing of the ancient Silk Road, it grew into a town of great importance in the exchanges between Eastern and Western civilizations. With traditional Chinese culture as its foundation, Dunhuang culture became an integral part of the Silk Road, which opened it up to a wide range of cultural influences and shaped its unique and profound character. The culture of Dunhuang, with its blend of architectural, sculptural, and mural art and rich Buddhist influence, is endowed with great historical depth and cultural significance. In many ways, protecting Dunhuang is tantamount to safeguarding Chinese culture and world heritage.
