有别于国内其他的文化遗产地、风景名胜,敦煌莫高窟“堂而皇之”地有自己的研究院——敦煌研究院。敦煌研究院,到底是一个怎样的所在?按照常规的说法,它的身份复杂而又繁琐,是敦煌学研究的科研单位,也是保护敦煌石窟(莫高窟、榆林窟、西千佛洞)和其他文物的文博单位;是爱国主义教育基地,也是旅游接待单位。到过敦煌研究院的人,也许会惊讶,那片深藏在白杨树林里,深绿瓦顶、 Different from other cultural heritage in the country, scenic spots, Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes “openly ” to have their own Institute - Dunhuang Research Institute. Dunhuang Academy, in the end is what kind of where? According to the conventional argument, its identity is complex and cumbersome, is Dunhuang research unit, but also to protect Dunhuang Grottoes (Mogao Grottoes, Yulin Grottoes, West Thousand Buddha Cave) and Other cultural relics unit; patriotism education base, but also a tourist reception unit. Dunhuang Institute of people who have been, may be surprised, that piece deep in poplar woods, dark green tile roof,