The important position of Dunhuang
Dunhuang is located at the western end of Hexi Corridor, at the intersection of Gansu, Qinghai and New Zealand provinces (regions), with Yumenguan and Yangguan. The Silk Road is an important gateway to the west, so its position is very important. What has Huarong Road paid, so will a city? The reputation of. It is precisely because of its unique geographical location that it has become a place where Chinese culture, Tibetan culture, western civilization and Islamic civilization blend. In the historical changes, it always exudes unique charm, leaving behind the brilliance of Wuliang culture, Xixia culture and Tianma culture, and creating the frontier fortress culture represented by Liangzhou Ci.
Dunhuang in ancient poetry
Modern people know Dunhuang, mostly inspired by ancient poetry: why should Qiangdi complain about willow, but the spring breeze is only Yumenguan? It's Dunhuang, and it's hard for you to get there. ? Don't laugh when you are drunk in the mall. How many people fought in ancient times? It is the Dunhuang of Jinge Iron Horse; ? Advise you to drink one more glass of wine and go out of Yangguan for no reason? It's Dunhuang, trudging through the world. And then what? Cars and horses are intertwined, and songs blow the sun? Is Dunhuang prosperous? The desert is lonely and straight, and the long river sets the yen? It is the magnificence of Dunhuang. Generations of people have thrived here and passed on their tenacity, wisdom and yearning for a better life from generation to generation.
The decline of Dunhuang
Dunhuang was once brilliant: Emperor Wu conquered Xiongnu, neglected Jiuquan County and Wuwei County in Hexi, and changed it to Dunhuang County and Zhangye County in 1 1 BC; During the Sixteen Kingdoms Period of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, Xiliang regime was established here, which shows the economic strength of this region. Before the Anshi Rebellion in the Tang Dynasty, it enjoyed the convenience of east-west communication. After the Anshi Rebellion, through the marriage with Uighur and Khotan, the stability of one side was also maintained until it was occupied by Xixia.
The Song Dynasty began to strengthen the trade of the Maritime Silk Road. In the Yuan Dynasty, the decline of land trade channels was inevitable. In the Ming Dynasty, Jiayuguan became an important border of the west, Dunhuang lost its former value and gradually declined, and the Qing Dynasty closed its doors to the outside world. Make Dunhuang more silent.
The People's Daily severely criticized the destruction of the shelter forest.
Over the years, due to the changes and innovations in culture and tourism, Dunhuang is rejuvenating, but recently a shocking news broke out: what happened to Dunhuang Yangguan Forest Farm? Bald? Logging, about 20 thousand mu, about 4 million trees almost all cut down! Old workers who have worked in forest farms for more than 20 years say that only a small part of them died of old age and illness. This green barrier was built by removing more than 300 sand dunes and relying on several generations to carry soil and water. Being destroyed is heartbreaking. The People's Daily reported that an investigation team had been set up in Gansu, and any violations of laws and regulations would be strictly investigated.