In fact, many people will ask us about the interesting scenic spots in the famous tourist area of Dunhuang, Gansu Province. Obviously, the Mogao Grottoes can't satisfy everyone's exploration of the treasure Dunhuang. Today, I will focus on the most important tourist attractions in Dunhuang to recommend the tourist attractions around it.
where is Dunhuang?
Dunhuang is located in the westernmost part of Gansu province, bordering Hami, Xinjiang in the west, Golmud, Qinghai in the south, Inner Mongolia in the north, and bordering the people of Inner Mongolia and China, with a total area of 31,2 square kilometers.
how can I get to Dunhuang?
the transportation to Dunhuang is relatively convenient, and all major capital cities in China can basically fly to Dunhuang, but there is almost no discount for direct flights to Dunhuang after entering June. If you want to be economical, friends can choose the first stop to fly to Lanzhou, from Lanzhou high-speed rail-Liuyuan South (about 6 hours and 3 minutes, fare: 34 yuan) Liuyuan-Dunhuang 13 km bus (1 hour and 2 minutes, fare: 4). At present, Lanzhou high-speed railway has no direct access to Dunhuang, and it will be connected to Dunhuang high-speed railway in 218. You can also choose Lanzhou-Dunhuang train to leave Lanzhou in the evening and arrive in Dunhuang the next morning (about 12 hours, fare: 254 yuan). If you have the conditions, friends can choose to drive by car in Dunhuang, which will be a little harder. Lanzhou-Dunhuang is 12 kilometers, so it is not recommended if you plan to take children and the elderly.
The Mogao Grottoes: commonly known as the Thousand Buddha Cave, is the largest and richest Buddhist art place in the world. It is one of the four largest grottoes in China.
Tickets: Class A tickets: the fare is 238 yuan/person/time (Mogao Grottoes 18 yuan+Mogao Grottoes Digital Exhibition Center 48 yuan+round-trip transportation fee 1 yuan) Class B tickets: 1 yuan/person (Mogao Grottoes 9 yuan+round-trip transportation)
Surrounding attractions: the Western Jin Dynasty Tomb and the large-scale live performance of See Dunhuang
Mingsha Mountain Crescent. The integration with the artistic landscape of Mogao Grottoes is the "three wonders" connected by the southern vein of Dunhuang.
Tickets: off-season: 55 yuan/person (from November 1st to March 31st of the following year) and peak season: 11 yuan/person (from April 1st to October 31st)
Surrounding attractions: Crescent Moon Spring Town, Sightseeing Avenue, Leiyin Temple, live-action drama "Dunhuang Festival"
Dunhuang Ancient City: it is governed by Dunhuang County of Han Dynasty, except Dunhuang.
Admission: 4 yuan/person
Surrounding attractions: Danghe Reservoir, West Thousand Buddha Cave and Sleeping Buddha Mountain
West Thousand Buddha Cave, named after being located in the west of Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes (commonly known as Thousand Buddha Cave), is dug on the cliffs on the banks of Danghe River and is an important part of Dunhuang art.
Admission: 3 yuan/person
Surrounding attractions: Danghe Reservoir, Shuifoshan
Yangguan: echoing the north and south of Yumenguan, it is an important pass for the Han Dynasty to defend against the invasion of nomadic people in the northwest, and also an important gateway for the Central Plains to the western regions and Central Asia on the Silk Road.
Tickets: off-season: 25 yuan/person (from November 1st to April 3th of the following year) and peak season: 5 yuan/person (from May 1st to October 31st).
Food recommendation: red palm fish, Yangguan grapes, melons and fruits, desert wind-blown chicken
Yumenguan: also known as Xiaofanpan City, Wang Zhihuan's Liangzhou Ci. That's what I'm talking about.
Admission: 4 yuan/person sightseeing bus: 5 yuan/person
Surrounding attractions: Hecang Ancient City, Han Great Wall and Yadan National Geopark
Yadan National Geopark in Dunhuang: commonly known as Dunhuang Yadan ghost city. It is the first national geological park named after Yadan in China and even in the world.
Tickets: 12 yuan/person (including 5 yuan tickets and 7 yuan sightseeing fare)
Surrounding attractions: Han Great Wall, Yumenguan
Dunhuang Night Market: it has been designated as a triple-A-level tourist attraction by the National Tourism Administration, and it is a diversified gathering place integrating catering, entertainment and sales.
Admission: free of charge
Surrounding attractions: Rebound Pipa, Dunhuang Town, Feitian Park and Baimata
Food recommendation: Populus euphratica braised cake, red willow barbecue, yellow noodles with donkey meat and soaked oil cake
Crescent Spring Town: Located near Crescent Spring Scenic Spot in Mingsha Mountain, Dunhuang, the town is built in ancient Chinese style, with inns and various styles of catering, which is full of regions.
Admission: free of charge
Surrounding attractions: Leiyin Temple, Crescent Moon Spring, Sightseeing Avenue, live-action drama "Dunhuang Festival" and Dunhuang folk performance "Tie Tie Hua"
Food recommendation: you can choose hundreds of special snacks, and if you eat more, you will earn
Danghe amorous feelings line: it is a collection of urban landscape, leisure and entertainment, flood discharge and sand discharge.
Admission: free of charge
Surrounding attractions: Baimata, Baimata Bridge
Sightseeing Avenue: the first longest colorful sightseeing avenue in China, which will connect Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes, Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring and Dunhuang Cultural Heritage Expo City.
Admission: free of charge
Surrounding attractions: Crescent Moon Spring Town, Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring, Leiyin Temple and Dunhuang Grand Theatre
Only when you have been there can you really understand the mystery and beauty of Dunhuang. As long as you have been here, you will really love.