The rebounding pipa statue is the symbol of Dunhuang City. It is located at the roundabout flower bed in the center of the city. Dunhuang City uses the roundabout as the cross center and disperses the main roads of the city in all directions. The north-south street is named Shazhou Road, and the east-west street is named Shazhou Road. For Yangguan Road.
The statue is about 5 meters high. It has a graceful posture and a plump body. The female dancing goddess has a kind look and a kind face. Her focus is on her right foot, her left leg is lifted, and the pipa is placed behind her with her back facing forward and her palms facing up. The statue is based on one of the Dunhuang murals - the “rebounding pipa” in “Viewing the Sutra of Infinite Life” in Cave 112 of the Mid-Tang Dynasty. This mural, together with Feitian, is also known as the two masterpieces of Dunhuang music and dance murals. It is world-famous and is the most beautiful dance in Dunhuang art. In “The Transformation of the Pure Land of the West”, it is written that Ji Letian danced to the music of immortals, raised his feet and turned around, and performed the “rebounding pipa” stunt in an instant. She has a leisurely, graceful and graceful expression, holding a pipa and flying with her half-naked upper body. The train of her heavenly dress is swaying like a dragon and a phoenix, and her necklaces and armbands jingle in the air, giving her a unique charm.
Reference when using
Less than 1 hour
transportation
Take bus No. 2 in the city and get off at Shazhou Market Station;
Dunhuang city itself is not big and is located in the city center. It is recommended to walk there. It takes about 10 minutes to walk from Dunhuang Bus Station.
Opening hours
All day (January 1st - December 31st, Monday - Sunday)