The Great Dunhuang (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Series · ★ 7
Released in 2006, The Great Dunhuang is a drama series.
What it’s about. The Great Dunhuang is a Chinese television series based on the history of the oasis city of Dunhuang, which lies on the ancient Silk Road. With a Buddhist sutra printed in gold lettering as the plot device, the series tells of the rise and fall, and rebirth of Dunhuang in three parts, each covering a different period in Chinese history - the Song Dynasty, the late Qing Dynasty and the Republican era. The series was first broadcast in mainland China on CCTV from October 31 to November 25 in 2006.
Who’s in it. The Great Dunhuang stars Tang Guoqiang as 李元昊, Huang Haibing as 方天佑, Chen Hao as 梅朵 and Wei Zi as 梁墨琰, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Great Dunhuang has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Dunhuang page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Dunhuang tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Dunhuang (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Great Dunhuang change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Great Dunhuang worth watching?
- The Great Dunhuang holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Great Dunhuang?
- The Great Dunhuang stars Tang Guoqiang, Huang Haibing, Chen Hao, Wei Zi and Zhang Tielin.
- When was The Great Dunhuang released?
- The Great Dunhuang was released in 2006.