Listen to the sound of the shifting sands with your heart

🌟Highlights: It's best to visit Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake during the off-season when everything is quiet. Find a place by Crescent Lake, or among the wildflowers and reeds, sit down and meditate slowly. The sound of the shifting sands comes from far and near with the gentle breeze, and the whole world is just you. Even at night, the starry sky is suitable for a quiet embrace, allowing the sound of the shifting sands to grow from the heart. 🗓Itinerary: Going to Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake is, of course, only part of the trip. I like to go from Zhangye to Jiuquan, and then take a plane or train from Jiuquan to Dunhuang. Self-driving is also a free choice. The destination, Dunhuang City, is small but has great beauty, like a paradise. The air is filled with the fragrance of yellow noodles, mutton, and barbecue delicacies. I like the Gold Leaf Hotel, the luxury of tobacco, the right price, free parking, quiet and low-key, 4 km and 10 minutes by car to Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake, and 1.4 km and 8 minutes to Dunhuang Night Market, which is convenient and fast. ⏳Play time: You can sleep until you wake up naturally. You can spend half a day or a day at Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake, or look up at the starry sky and then leisurely return to the hotel to rest. ❤Recommended reason: A western tour is tiring and happy. Choosing to slow down and relax in Dunhuang is a good choice. Going to Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake does not require as much brain power as Mogao Grottoes. If you have time, you can also go to the Dang River to watch the sunset. 🍲Recommended dishes: For an affordable option, yellow noodles and Dunhuang barbecue are the first choice; if you have money, you may wish to try the all-donkey banquet. 📝Note tips: The temperature difference between morning and evening is large, so pay attention to keeping warm. It is dry and easy to get thirsty, so drink more water and eat more fruit.