Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring, a must-visit attraction in Dunhuang travel guide, is a national 5A tourist attraction. It is located 5 kilometers south of Dunhuang City, Gansu Province. It is famous for the desert wonders at the end of the sand spring.

The clear sound of the sand ridge and the clear moon spring are one of the eight scenic spots in Dunhuang.

Mingsha Mountain is named after the sound of the sand. It is 40 kilometers long from east to west and 20 kilometers wide from north to south. The main peak is 1,715 meters above sea level.

Crescent Moon Spring, surrounded by Mingsha Mountain, is named after its shape resembling a crescent moon.

Surrounded by sand mountains, it never dries up and is known as the best desert spring in the world.

Leaving Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes, we came to Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring Scenic Area.

Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring Landmark We can see the spectacular Mingsha Mountain landscape in front of the ticket square in front of the visitor center and other places.

If you don’t want sand to get into your shoes when climbing Mingsha Mountain, you can rent sand-proof shoe covers for 15 yuan per pair.

Those who want to experience the fun of riding a camel in the desert can purchase tickets here.

The camel-shaped guide map makes it difficult not to look at it.

Mingyue Square Camel Team Desert Boating Mingsha Mountain is made of quicksand and has five colors: red, yellow, green, white and black.

Mingsha Mountain has a beautiful mountain shape. In ancient times, camels carried business travelers along the Silk Road, but now they carry tourists purely for sightseeing.

A few years ago, I rode a camel in Xiangshawan, Inner Mongolia. This time I didn’t want to ride a camel anymore and took the tram directly to Crescent Moon Spring.

It took a few minutes to drive to the station. I saw tourists climbing Mingsha Mountain, but I forgot to visit Crescent Moon Spring first (regret).

Those who are not mountain climbers can walk along the trail to Crescent Moon Spring and see the towering Mingsha Mountain. They are struggling whether to climb up or not.

The local companion said that there is a wooden ladder to walk on, but it still depends on your foot strength.

Finally, I decided to climb up. The mountain on the left looked like a pyramid.

There are people sitting on the sand to rest in the flat area on the first floor. On the far left is the sandboarding area, where business owners sit on chairs and wait for customers.

The desert is very hot, it was the hottest day on the Silk Road.

Looking back, the small lake that looks like a crescent moon is the Crescent Moon Spring, surrounded by Mingsha Mountain.

Some people don't want to use a walking machine or spend money on tools, so they simply sit on the sand and use a sliding machine.

(Of course, pay attention to safety) The second level of flat area is ahead, and I am out of breath when I get here!

The pair in front are sandproof shoe covers.

Looking further down, Crescent Moon Spring is like a sapphire dropped in the desert, shining brightly!

It is very beautiful!

There is no wooden ladder on the third floor, and the shoes keep sinking into the sand, and the sand also runs into the shoes. It is really difficult to walk!

I saw a boy passing by saying that it would be easier to walk barefoot, so I took off one shoe first and tried walking!

The surface of the sand turned out to be a bit hot, but I had to endure it!

When I reached the flat area on the third floor with just a few steps left, I stood there to rest for a long time. A young man kindly gave me a hand, and I finally stood on the flat area.

Looking at the higher sand dunes ahead, there are still people standing on them, I really admire myself!

A pair of lovers said they wanted to watch the sunset and stars here, and they would watch the sunrise tomorrow, which made me so envious!

Netizens mentioned in the guide that you can enter and visit multiple times within three days from the date of purchase. You only need to go to the ticket gate to apply for tickets before leaving. What are the must-see attractions in Dunhuang?

There are 3 to 5 must-see attractions in Dunhuang, and there are several other attractions. As for whether to go, it depends on your own time schedule.

1. Crescent Spring is a must-visit. Crescent Spring is far away from Dunhuang city. It takes about an hour and a half by car. The ticket price is 55 yuan.

The entire scenic area is not very large. There is a crescent moon-like spring in the center of the desert.

The tour lasts about two days, and you can stay in a nearby hotel at night.

In addition, there is a snack street near Crescent Spring Scenic Area, where you can taste local food specialties and national costumes.

2. Yumenguan Site Check-in The tour time of Yumenguan is quite short and can be completed in half an hour, because there is only a large piece of earth and stone in the scenic area. The reason why it is a scenic spot is because there is an ancient poem that says there is no need to complain about the Qiang flute, the spring breeze from the willows

Not crossing Yumen Pass.

Therefore, after seeing this ancient poem, many primary school students will ask their parents to take them to visit Yumen Pass. The ticket price of Yumen Pass is relatively expensive, about 90 yuan. If you don't really like places of interest, the value of the visit is not very significant.

3. Dunhuang Yangguan Scenic Area Check-in Dunhuang Yangguan Scenic Area is located on Yangguan Road, Longle Village, Yangguan Town, Dunhuang City, Jiuquan City, Gansu Province. The price of an adult ticket is about 50 yuan. This is a national 4a-level scenic spot. The travel time is about half a day.

About a day, but for the current opening hours, you still need to consult the staff of the scenic spot.

Yangguan Scenic Area is basically desolate. There are many pavilions for people to visit, mainly historical sites.

4. Check in at Dunhuang Night Market. Phoenix Night Market is a food street located on Qinzhouhu Street, Shazhou Town, Dunhuang City, Jiuquan City, Gansu Province. The length of the food street is several hundred meters, and there are many local snacks in it.

Various specialties from the northwest are gathered here, the more famous ones include naan-roasted pork buns and Dunhuang old yogurt.