Imagine traveling back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and following a gifted young musician, Bai Xin, from the Xiyu (Western Regions) on his journey to the East. He passes by Dunhuang and is mesmerized by the musical splendor in the murals of the Mogao Caves, embarking on a journey of pursuing the integration of the essence of Eastern and Western music.
Ancient Sound of Dunhuang, a "cave-style immersive performance", has no dialogue and only dance and ancient melodies that "awaken" the grotto murals. Music serves as a cultural band that connects the East and West.
The theater is conveniently located within 3 kilometers of Dunhuang Railway Station and 5 km of Dunhuang Mogao International Airport. Just outside, the Shangyuan Market invites you into a vibrant Dunhuang cultural street themed on ancient Silk Road exchange, where you can taste local flavors, enjoy folk performances, and explore creative handicrafts.
Ticket booking:
1. Online booking channels
Official WeChat account
Search "乐动敦煌" (please type in the exact four Chinese characters) on WeChat. Tap "Official Ticketing" → "Booking Ancient Sound of Dunhuang", then select your ticket type, date, showtime, and seat. Fill in your personal information and complete payment to confirm your booking.
Official Douyin (China's TikTok) account
Search "乐动敦煌" on Douyin. Enter the purchase page, choose your preferred ticket type, fill in personal information and complete payment.
Other authorized ticketing platforms
Tickets are also available on Trip.com, Meituan, and Fliggy. Search "乐动敦煌", select your showtime and seat, and follow the on-screen steps to purchase.
2. Offline booking channels
Go to the ticket office of Ancient Sound of Dunhuang (south of the Ankang Dancing and Singing Stage in Shangyuan Market). Tickets can be purchased directly at the counter or via self-service machines 30-45 minutes before the show.
Reminder:
Visitors who book online should arrive at the ticket office 30 minutes before the performance to exchange paper tickets, or collect tickets directly from the self-service machines.
