Dunhuang, which we are familiar with and like, seems to have its own mystery forever. Today, let's learn how to play here during the Spring Festival! Is it appropriate to come to Dunhuang during the Spring Festival?

People always ask, is it cold in winter in Dunhuang? Do you have anything to eat? What can I play? Compared with the first-tier cities in Beishangguang, Dunhuang has neither smog nor damp chill, and the winter in Dunhuang can be called "warm sunbathing".

First of all, the climate is stable, there is little wind and dust, and the probability of snow in Dunhuang in winter is relatively high. If you meet the snowflakes dancing in Dunhuang, it is simply beautiful;

Imagine that after the snow, the Mingsha Mountain, golden fine sand mixed with white snow, together with the golden reeds along the crescent spring, reflects a different kind of desert snow scene, and even the magnificent Yadan ghost city is covered with a white dress. The beauty of the snow in this desert can't be seen in other places or seasons.

There are many preferential policies for winter and spring tourism in Dunhuang. Residents of Gansu Province, with their ID cards or other valid documents, are free to visit the five scenic spots of Mingsha Mountain, Yueya Spring, Yumenguan, Yadan National Geopark, Yangguan and Dunhuang Ancient City. Tickets for five scenic spots outside Gansu Province are free of charge. Mogao grottoes, a tourist attraction in Dunhuang during the Spring Festival

Mogao grottoes: No one can avoid visiting here. Flying algae wells, statues of stone niches, changes in two walls and paintings are all breathtaking!

Travel guide:

1. Transportation: It takes about 21 minutes by car from Dunhuang city.

2. Tickets: off-season adult tickets: 91 yuan/person.

3. Off-season time: February 1, 2118-March 31, 2119. Moon Spring in Mingsha Mountain

Desert wonder, a holy land of love: Moon Spring in Mingsha Mountain is also known as the "holy land of love". In this life, you must go to Moon Spring in Mingsha Mountain with your favorite people to witness your love.

Crescent Spring in Mingsha Mountain is a loving couple. For thousands of years, the sand has not flooded the spring, but the spring water is clear. When I came to the Crescent Moon Spring in Mingsha Mountain, I had to go to the Yue Quan Pavilion where I prayed for love. Many people heard about it and came here to write down their wishes about protecting love or praying for love.

Play Raiders:

1. Tickets: adult ticket 55 yuan/person in off-season; Free entry and exit within three days after portrait collection at the exit of the scenic spot.

2. Transportation: It is 6 kilometers away from the urban area, and it takes about 11 minutes to drive. You can take bus No.3 in 2 yuan to get to the station, and you can get there by taxi for about 15 yuan in the urban area.

3. Opening hours: in winter: 17: 31-18: 11, just stop selling tickets and go to the scenic spot.

4. Off-season: October 1, 2118-April 31, 2119

5. Reminder: You must wear shoe covers. The sand in Mingsha Mountain is fine and fine, so it is not easy to clean the shoes and socks, and the shoe covers can make people play without worry. Yadan National Geopark

Sunset starry sky, ghost city-Yadan National Geopark: commonly known as Dunhuang Yadan ghost city. It is "the largest wind erosion landform group in the world", and it is like a medieval ancient city. Many famous buildings in the world can find its miniature here, which makes the world pay attention.

after nightfall, the sharp strong wind makes a terrible howling, just like thousands of wild animals roaring, which is creepy.

Play Raiders:

1. Tickets: off-season adult tickets: 25 yuan/person; 71 yuan, sightseeing bus/person.

2. Transportation: It's 158km northwest of Dunhuang City, Yadan is the end of the tour on the west line of Dunhuang, so it's more convenient to go there by car or carpool.

3. Opening hours: winter: 18: 31-16: 31

4. Off-season time: October 1, 2118-April 31, 2119

5. The most beautiful sunrise and sunset schedule: Yumenguan

The remains of the Han Dynasty, the Silk Road fortress-Yumenguan: Yumenguan. At present, there are Yumenguan site, Hecang city site and the Han Great Wall site around Dangguxiang.

yumenguan, commonly known as xiaofangpancheng, was built when emperor Wu of Han dynasty opened the road to the western regions and set up four counties in Hexi. it was once an important military pass and the main road of silk road traffic in the Han dynasty.

the great wall of Han dynasty is an important part of the military defense system in Hexi area in Han dynasty, and it is also the historical epitome of the construction of the whole northern defense project in the western Han dynasty. Hecang City, commonly known as "Dafang Pancheng", was built in the Western Han Dynasty, and it has been an important munitions warehouse for the Great Wall's frontier grain reserve since the Wei and Jin Dynasties.

play guide

1. Tickets: adult tickets in off-season: 21 yuan/person.

2. Transportation: 91km northwest of Dunhuang City. It is recommended to go there by chartered bus.

3. Opening hours: 17: 31-18: 11

4. Others: It is recommended to listen to the explanation in Yumenguan, so as to understand the prosperous scene of Yumenguan, the camel bells are long, the people are screaming, the caravans are in an endless stream and the messengers are coming and going.

5. Off-season time: Oct. 1, 2118-Apr. 31, 2119. Yangguan

People who leave Yangguan for no reason in the west-Yangguan: Wang Wei, a great poet in the Tang Dynasty, has made countless people yearn for "Advise the monarch to drink more wine, and leave Yangguan for no reason in the west". Today, the former Yangguan City has long since disappeared, leaving only a site of the beacon towers of the Han Dynasty called Yangguan Eyes and Ears, which stands on Dundun Mountain for future generations to mourn.

Play strategy:

1. Tickets: off-season adult tickets: 51 yuan/person.

2. Transportation: It is 71km southwest of Dunhuang, so it is recommended to go there by chartered bus.

3. Off-season: October 1, 2118-April 31, 2119. Dunhuang Ancient City

Dunhuang Ancient City: It is the location of many film and television dramas and variety shows. Because of the heavy sense of history of the building, it reproduces the majestic posture of Dunhuang, a major town in the northwest during the Tang and Song Dynasties, which makes people travel through time.

Play strategy:

1. Tickets: off-season adult tickets: 21 yuan/person.

2. Transportation: It is 16 kilometers away from Dunhuang city. It is recommended to visit the western route by chartered bus.

3. Off-season: October 1, 2118-April 31, 2119 Dunhuang cuisine

Yellow noodles of donkey meat

When it comes to Dunhuang cuisine, the first thing that comes to mind is yellow noodles of donkey meat. Dunhuang folk proverbs have a cloud: "Dragon meat in the sky, donkey meat on the ground", "Live long and eat donkey meat; Be healthy and drink fragrant soup. "

noodles with minced meat

Another classic pasta in the night market is very similar to the yellow noodles of donkey meat, commonly known as "alkaline noodles". A refreshing side dish mixed with rich soup is a delicacy created by human wisdom.

Mogao niangpi

The local dialect in Dunhuang calls Niang rang. People call it "Mogao Niangpi". The surface is crystal clear and the entrance is smooth. It's really wonderful to eat a bowl in winter.

jiaozi

"It's more comfortable than lying down, and less delicious than jiaozi", which shows the northerners' love for jiaozi. It is called "Dunhuang Dumplings" in the night market.

Hu mutton stew cake

Hu mutton stew cake, the most grounded food in Dunhuang, is the best dish for an old father-in-law in Dunhuang to receive his son-in-law!

soaked oil cake

Add the oil cake that is fried until golden, and the crispy skin is crispy and filled with sweetness.

Handmade noodles

A handmade staple food, the noodles are rolled finely and vigorously, and the noodles are cut evenly and comfortably.

white-striped mutton

white-striped mutton, without any seasoning, tastes fresh and smooth in your mouth, so you can eat one piece like two!

Dunhuang BBQ

The smell of roasted mutton, fish and vegetable skewers wafts directly into people's nostrils, drawing those greedy diners over. A few small tables are freezing beer and drinking apricot skin water in Dunhuang, which is definitely the best place for three or two friends to get together and be generous.

mixed juice

mixed juice is also a favorite breakfast of Dunhuang people, which is an upgraded version of mutton powder soup. Mixed juice is based on mutton soup mixed with other broth. Besides mutton and flour, some ingredients such as meatballs, fried tofu and Gaza meat will be added to the bowl, which is most suitable for replenishing vitality in the morning. Dunhuang characteristic handicraft

camel camel plush doll

camel camel plush doll: Everyone has a corner of plush toy in his heart, which stores innocence, security and happy old days.

new silk road tea set

new silk road tea set: selected kaolin white porcelain, which is moist as fat, delicate in texture, and creamy as ivory. On the surface of the cup, business travelers lead the long camel team, and the silk road is full of amorous feelings. This picture seems to make people return to Mingsha Mountain, where the sand dunes are continuous, the wind is rustling, and the camel team is full of hope and leads to the future.

This tea set is a combination of desert customs and tea meditation, showing the enthusiasm of the ancient road.

Shahai camel necklace

Shahai camel necklace: vast sand sea, long camel bells, this is the Silk Road of Zhang Qian's mission to the western regions, this is the heroic journey of war flags, this is the ancient trade road of business travel, and it is also a bright pearl after thousands of years.

Mingsha Mountain has been blooming on this road for thousands of years. The long camel bell, the ancient road to the western regions and the crescent spring have also been beautiful on this road for thousands of years. The sand does not cover the spring, and it is as beautiful as jade. This necklace perfectly combines camel and crescent spring, with generous style, showing the western customs.

For more Dunhuang Wenchuang tourist souvenirs, click on "Dunhuang Wenchuang Micro Store" to buy them. Traffic guide to Dunhuang

1. Arriving in Dunhuang

① Train

There are two railway stations in Dunhuang, namely Dunhuang Railway Station and Liuyuan Station.

Dunhuang Railway Station is located about 11 kilometers east of Dunhuang City. You can choose to take a bus, taxi or contact the hotel's pick-up service to and from the railway station.

At present, the bullet trains all go to Liuyuan Station, which is located on the Lanzhou-Xinjiang railway line, and can directly reach Shanghai, Beijing West, Xi 'an, Chengdu, Lanzhou, Urumqi and other large and medium-sized cities. From Liuyuan Railway Station to Dunhuang City, you can take a bus to the bus station, which takes less than 2 hours.

② plane

Dunhuang airport is located 13km east of Dunhuang city. You can choose to take the airport bus, taxi and bus to and from the airport. Of course, you can also consult the hotel for pick-up service.

③ Cars

Dunhuang coach station has trains that can lead to Jiayuguan, Jiuquan, Lanzhou, Xi 'an, Hami, Turpan, Urumqi, Golmud and other cities inside and outside the province. Dunhuang-Jiayuguan and Jiuquan: The whole journey takes 6-8 hours, and the fare is 81-111 yuan (the specific fare is subject to the station).

address: east of jianrong market, Dunhuang.

2, sightseeing transportation

① Taxi

Traveling in Dunhuang, taking a taxi in the urban area is a very convenient choice. Starting price 5 yuan. Local meter billing, remote negotiation of chartered car prices.

② Bus

There are not many bus lines in Dunhuang. Now, the new energy buses are in new condition, comfortable to ride, coin-operated, and have a uniform fare of 1 yuan.

new energy bus routes in Dunhuang

③ chartered car

Dunhuang has excellent chartered car service. Please call 1937-96178 for details.

The scenery here is beautiful and romantic, the food here is mouth-watering, and everything here is attractive, so if you come here during the Spring Festival, remember to learn from Xiaobian's advice!