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HKU Dunhuang Mogao Caves Internship Programme 2026
7 Oct 2026
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Long Trips
HKU Dunhuang Mogao Caves Internship Programme 2026
HKU Dunhuang Mogao Caves Internship Programme 2026
The Dunhuang Academy will offer multiple docent internship positions to students from the University of Hong Kong. The program includes approximately two weeks of training and internship, during which participants will help promote Dunhuang culture.
The internship covers Dunhuang’s human geography, professional docent training, thematic studies, and on-site interpretation. Students will visit major cave sites, including the Mogao Caves, the Yulin Caves, and the Western Thousand Buddha Caves, as well as historical sites such as Yangguan, Yumen Pass, and Xuanquan Zhi, and will exchange ideas with local scholars. After completing the program and passing the assessment, students can become trainee docents at the Mogao Caves, guiding tourists through the caves and promoting Dunhuang culture.
Details
Organisers
Wong How Man Centre for Exploration; Dunhuang Academy
Programmed Dates
Mid-Nov to mid-Dec 2026: Briefing session, online training courses, and tests
27 Dec 2026 to 11 Jan 2027: On-site training, assessment, and cave guide internship
Selection Requirements
- Full-time students at The University of Hong Kong
- Ability to speak Putonghua and good communication skills
- Open to students of all disciplines who have an interest in Dunhuang culture and possess basic knowledge of it
Fees, Subsidies and Deposit
Fees: Students are responsible for purchasing their own round-trip air tickets, dinner during the internship period, and any additional personal activities
HKU Subsidy: Accommodation, breakfast and lunch, training, exchange activities, and insurance
Deposit: Selected students are required to pay a deposit of HKD 2,000. The full amount will be refunded after the programme if the student complies with all programme rules, completes the entire internship and preparatory activities, and submits the activity report on time.
Application deadline
25 October 2026, 23:59
Selection and Interview
Interview dates: Late October to early November (students invited for interview will be notified individually by email)
Results announcement: Early November 2026
Application
Scan the QR code on poster or click here
- Complete the application form and upload student ID card
- Self-introduction, reasons for participating in this internship programme, and any volunteer service or docent-related experience
- Record a 1-minute Putonghua video briefly describing your knowledge of Dunhuang and suggesting how to promote Dunhuang culture at the University of Hong Kong (please upload the video to a cloud drive such as Google Drive or OneDrive and provide the sharing link)
Enquiry
Ms. Lau (lauoi@hku.hk / 39173452)
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