Trip.Best Top 8 Night Attractions in Dunhuang [2024]

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"Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring are a famous scenic spot in Dunhuang City, Gansu Province, attracting countless tourists with their unique desert wonders and beautiful natural landscapes. Mingsha Mountain - **Geographical location**:Mingsha Mountain is located 5 kilometers south of Dunhuang City, 40 kilometers east and west, about 20 kilometers north and south, and the main peak is 1715 meters above sea level. -**Natural landscape**:Mingsha Mountain is famous for its strange phenomenon of sand motion and sound, the sand is delicate and soft, suitable for sandboarding activities. In sunny weather, the mountain experience the sound of silk bamboo orchestra, spread tens of miles. -**Cultural background**: Mingsha Mountain was called Shajiao Mountain in the East Han Dynasty, and Mingsha Mountain was called in the Jin Dynasty, and it was named because of its sand movement. -**Travel experience**: Tourists can ride camels across the desert, experience the fun of sandboarding and mountaineering, and watch the sunrise and sunset on the top of the mountain to feel the magnificent and vast desert. ###2. Crescent Spring - **Geographical location**: Crescent Spring is located in Mingsha Mountain surrounded by, nearly 100 meters in north and south, about 25 meters in width from east to west, and the spring water is shallow in the east and west, about 5 meters in the deepest, shaped like a crescent. -**Natural landscape**: Crescent spring water quality is sweet, clarified like a mirror, surrounded by green trees, like an oasis in the desert. The spring water has never been buried by quicksand, and has never been evaporated and dried, known as the "first spring of the desert". - **Cultural background**: Crescent Spring is known as Shajing in ancient times, also known as Yaoquan, and Crescent Spring in the Qing Dynasty. Its shape is similar to a crescent moon, so it is named. -"

"The actor carefully prepared, just standing on the edge of the angry King Kong, although there is psychological preparation or was shocked, the whole play is white clothes teenagers as the main line, the scene is beautiful."

"Experienced such a camping in the desert, I still can't forget it. I participated in an event in the desert utv. The camp staff was very responsible and could actively solve problems. It was very good to meet this standard in the desert."

"Friends recommended to come to Dunhuang must punch in the scenic spot, have a good time, bring children to the parent-child paradise, good at night, desert landmarks punch in, beautiful night view, very recommended"

"The world that can't be finished, the beautiful scenery that can't be seen, every place to take beautiful photos, leave records, the world is so big, not every place can go again, there are always regrets for travel, but also full of surprises, keep loving to go to the mountains and seas..."

"Dunhuang Night Market can be described as very lively, because of the Rizhao relationship, it is very dark, and the night market here only starts at 8:30. There are many choices to eat, distinctive features, and the atmosphere in the West is full. There are also many small accessories, exquisite and dazzling. Going to the other end, it is still a bit crowded, pay attention to personal belongings. It is recommended not to drive, I am afraid that there is no place to stop for a long time."

"The boss speaks very well. He is a handsome guy. He does things like being a person. He took us on a beach off-road motorcycle. It was too exciting. I like this passion. The desert is endless. It feels good to step on the sand barefoot."

"I love this camping and campfire party. The tent is great and you can rest well at night, especially the unlimited beer, especially suitable for friends to travel. The boss is hospitable and overall it is really great."