Discover these places worth visiting in Dunhuang and select a hotel nearby for ultimate convenience
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้I am traveling from Foshan to Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes. It was 4 years ago, and I still want to go to the northwest for a walk. Airplane: You can depart from the airport near Foshan, such as Guangzhou Baiyun Airport, take the plane to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport, and then take the airport bus to the city and Mogao Grottoes Scenic Area. Tickets โข Class A tickets: 238 yuan/person in peak season, 140 yuan/person in off-season, including digital display center viewing and 8 cave visits, 30 days in advance. โข Class B tickets: 100 yuan/person in peak season, you can visit 4 caves, suitable for tourists with tight itinerary, but also need to make an appointment in advance. Play highlights โข Digital Display Center: Watch the two films "Millennium Mogao" and "Dream Buddha Palace" to understand the historical culture and artistic value of Mogao Grottoes, and prepare for visiting the caves.โข Cave visit: visit the caves under the guidance of professional interpreters, enjoy exquisite murals, Buddha statues, etc., such as the Big Buddha No. 96, the Tibetan Jingdong No. 17, No. 257 Jiuse Deer murals, etc. โข Special Grottoes visit: Some special Grottoes need to buy additional tickets to visit, such as Shengtang sculptures of Special 45 Grottoes, and the "Beauty Bodhisattvas" murals of Special 57 Grottoes, etc., the artistic value is very high. โข Copy caves: There is a copy of the original big cave under the Sanwei Mountain opposite Mogao Grottoes. You can enjoy the murals and Buddha statues closer, making up for the regret of not being able to visit all the caves. โข VR cave exploration: Experience the unregular opening of the caves through VR technology, such as the 285th cave, and feel the integration of millennium culture and modern technology. Surrounding attractions โข Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring: You can experience camel riding, Sandboarding and other projects, enjoy the unique landscape of the coexistence of desert and Qingquan.โข Dunhuang Ancient City: It is a film and television base built like the ancient city of Shazhou in Song Dynasty, and you can feel the style of ancient Dunhuang.โข Yumenguan: It is an important pass of the Silk Road, and you can visit the ancient city site, the Great Wall of the Han Dynasty, etc. Feel the vicissitudes of history. Food recommendation โข Dunhuang Mutton: The meat is fresh and juicy, you can taste the mutton skewers, stewed mutton, etc. โข Dunhuang butter tea: rich and mellow, is a warm drink in winter. โข Dunhuang fried noodles: noodles with vegetables and meat fried, the color is good. โข Dunhuang pancake: The outer skin is crispy, the inner filling is rich, there are sesame, walnuts, red dates and other flavors, suitable for as a souvenir. โข Dunhuang Melon and Fruit: such as grapes, honey melons, etc., sweet taste and rich nutrition. Accommodation suggestions โข Dunhuang City: There are many accommodation options, convenient transportation, shopping, and dining, such as Dunhuang Xinxin Express Hotel, Closer to Shazhou Night Market.โข Near Mogao Grottoes: It is convenient to visit Mogao Grottoes, but there are relatively few choices, you can choose according to your own itinerary.
Shazhou Night Marketไนไน้้ฅ@2007Dunhuang 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.
Dunhuang Museumๅคงๅคงๅคงๆฏ็ชVery good, when I first arrived in Dunhuang, everything was still unfamiliar. I booked a museum to explain, and I could roughly understand the customs and customs, know what I want to play, and what I want to play. The interpreter is very attentive, specific, careful, and also provides a lot of suggestions to solve the puzzle.
Mingsha Mountain And Crescent Springๆๆๆ่ฎ้ขIn the vast desert, Crescent Spring is like a fresh and bright landscape that suddenly appears, making the loess-colored desert unexpectedly different! It is especially beautiful to watch the sunset in the desert.
Dunhuang Yardang National Geoparkๅฐๅฐ่ฟท็ณ่ฎทFollow China's geography to travel without stepping on thunder! The sunset is watching! The starry sky on the way back is also watching! Not that it can't afford to go abroad, but China's geographical culture is enough to satisfy our own cognition! The narrator is not very good, like who owes you, the last class is you can get off work, since we went, you can understand that you are tired if you are not off work, but we are more than 60 kilometers from the city to the other side. Is it idle?
Sleeples StwonMM25***84It is a pity that I went to Dunhuang and didn't go to Yuequan Town. There are many kinds of food, especially many travel photography shops. The clothes inside are all kinds of choices. Especially the food allows the population to flow and eat all kinds of food.
Yangguan Pass Relic tourism DistrictMM30***73I went to the door and found an explanation to accompany me. I was very meticulous and patient. The sun said that it was big and small. Thank you for the explanation. The lady who accompanied me can feel the heavy sense of history. Ps: If it is a pure view of the landscape, you may be disappointed.
Dunhuang Ancient CityAaloha11The scenic spot does not have Dunhuang Silk Road Heritage City, but you can visit it together. It feels like this should be a photography base. It shows a lot of movie series and variety shows. Photos behind the scenes. If you like to take pictures in ancient costumes, it should still be very popular.
Mingsha MountainFffffMingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake are famous scenic spots in Dunhuang City, Gansu Province, attracting countless tourists with their unique desert wonders and beautiful natural landscapes.
### 1. Mingsha Mountain
- **Geographic location**: Mingsha Mountain is located 5 kilometers south of Dunhuang City, stretching 40 kilometers from east to west and about 20 kilometers from north to south. The main peak is 1,715 meters above sea level.
- **Natural landscape**: Mingsha Mountain is famous for its peculiar phenomenon of sand moving and making sounds. The sand is fine and soft, suitable for sand sliding activities
. In clear weather, the mountain will emit the sound of stringed instruments and strings, which can be heard for dozens of miles.
- **Cultural background**: Mingsha Mountain was called Shajiao Mountain in the Eastern Han Dynasty and Mingsha Mountain in the Jin Dynasty. It was named because of the sound of sand moving.
- **Tourism experience**: Tourists can ride camels across the desert, experience the fun of sand sliding and mountain climbing, and watch the sunrise and sunset on the top of the mountain to feel the magnificence and vastness of the desert.
### 2. Crescent Moon Lake
- **Geographic location**: Crescent Moon Lake is surrounded by Mingsha Mountain. It is nearly 100 meters long from north to south and about 25 meters wide from east to west. The spring water is deep in the east and shallow in the west. The deepest point is about 5 meters, shaped like a crescent moon.
- **Natural landscape**: The water of Crescent Moon Lake is sweet and clear as a mirror. Surrounded by green trees, it is like an oasis in the desert. The spring water has never been buried by quicksand, nor has it evaporated and dried up. It is known as the "No. 1 Spring in the Desert".
- **Cultural background**: Crescent Moon Lake was called Shajing in ancient times, also known as Yaoquan. It was called Crescent Moon Lake in the Qing Dynasty. It is named after its shape that resembles a crescent moon.
- **Tourism experience**: Visitors can sit quietly by the spring, enjoy the clear spring water and the surrounding beauty, and walk along the path by the spring to feel the wonderful fusion of desert and oasis.
### 3. Comprehensive evaluation
- **Magical landscape**: Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake are close to each other, forming a unique "desert wonder", known as "the most beautiful scenery outside the Great Wall".
- **Cultural value**: Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake are not only natural landscapes, but also carry rich historical and cultural connotations, and are one of the symbols of Dunhuang culture.
- **Tourism experience**: The scenic area offers a variety of recreational projects, such as camel riding, sand sliding, grass sliding, desert motorcycles, archery, helicopter tours, etc., suitable for all types of tourists.
### 4. Travel suggestions
- **Best travel time**: Spring and autumn, especially from September to October, the weather is suitable, warm during the day and cool at night.
- **Must-play projects**: Camel riding, sand sliding, climbing to the top of Mingsha Mountain to watch the sunrise and sunset, and viewing the Crescent Lake.
- **Precautions**: Sun protection measures, dust protection, water supply, respect for the natural environment.
Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake, with their unique natural landscape and rich cultural connotations, have become one of the most representative scenic spots in Dunhuang and even in China, and are worth a visit.
Dunhuang Mogaoku Shuzi Zhanshi Center้ข้ขๆดThe visit is very rich, including digital movies (two shows, one of which is a sky-screen theater) + real-life visits + museums. There are a lot of cultural and creative products for purchase. It is highly recommended to visit! !