As an internationally renowned tourist city, Dunhuang was designated as a China Excellent Tourist City in 1998. In recent years, it has received numerous awards and honors, including National Tourism Calling Card City, China's Best Ecotourism Destination, International Well-known Tourism Destination, and China's Most Internationally Influential Tourism Destination. Since 2011, Dunhuang has hosted the annual Dunhuang Tour—Silk Road International Tourism Festival, while the Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo has been held annually in the city since 2016. These events have had a positive and far-reaching impact on tourism in Dunhuang.
Dunhuang Tour — Silk Road International Tourism Festival
Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo