Real or AI? 'Dunhuang guardian' captivates visitors in Guangzhou #coolchina

Looking for a new way to experience Chinese culture? Visitors to a Dunhuang-themed exhibition at the Guangzhou Museum of Art in south China's Guangdong Province are getting an unexpected surprise. Dressed as Nanfang Zengzhang Tianwang, or the Southern Growth Heavenly King, one of the Four Heavenly Kings, guardian figures in Buddhist tradition, a staff member interacts with visitors in multiple languages, offering blessings and warm greetings. His remarkably lifelike performance has gone viral online, with many viewers saying they initially thought he was AI-generated. The interactive experience is giving centuries-old Dunhuang art a fresh appeal for today's audiences. 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay updated with our latest analysis and interviews:👇 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrNz-aDmcr2uuto8_DL2jg 👈 Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-08-07/Real-or-AI-Dunhuang-guardian-captivates-visitors-in-Guangzhou-1PpGDksnSpi/p.html Most watched videos: Impossible Challenge: 30 seconds to count banknotes BLINDFOLDED https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmP_Ybj-jws Impossible Challenge: Gymnastics Boy Arat Hosseini from Iran! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sxX--U4c8w Impossible Challenge: How to calm babies in 5 seconds? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR3q9sXM7WA