From digital restoration to virtual tours: International guests explore conservation at the Longmen Grottoes

From digital restoration to virtual tours, technology is opening new ways to preserve and share the Longmen Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Luoyang City, central China's Henan Province.

During the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue · Luoyang, city representatives from across the world explored how digital technologies can support heritage conservation, bring ancient art closer to the public and help pass cultural legacies on to future generations.

Their reflections highlight a shared message: protecting cultural heritage is not only about preserving the past, but also about connecting civilizations and building a future rooted in history.