Dunhuang Quzi Opera

Beyond the cave paintings, Dunhuang has its own local theatre tradition. Quzi opera brings folk stories to life through regional melodies, dialect and performance.

Local melodies, dialect and storytelling give Dunhuang Quzi its character. It offers a cultural perspective beyond the city's better-known cave paintings and desert landscapes.

A closer encounter

• Discover a short scene through its story and musical character.
• Explore Dunhuang's living performance culture alongside its historic art.

Tell us what interests you. We’ll shape the experience around your journey and confirm the arrangements in your personal proposal.