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Dunhuang| Exploring the Millennium Art Treasury

| Exploring the Millennium Art Treasury.📌There is such a place, with a brilliant civilization, that is fascinating. That is Dunhuang! Dun, big also; Huang, prosperous also. Dunhuang, this ancient city, is like a bright pearl✨, embedded in the western end of the Hexi Corridor. ✈️Convenient transportation: - Airplane: Dunhuang Airport has flights to and from many domestic cities. - Train: Dunhuang Railway Station is an important station on the Lanzhou-Xinjiang Railway. 🏛Recommended attractions: - Mogao Caves: Known as the 'Oriental Art Pearl', it is the largest and richest Buddhist art site in the world🙏. 💰Ticket price: Peak season (May 1st-October 31st) 200 yuan, off-season (November 1st-April 30th) 100 yuan 🚌Transportation: Take the rural bus from Shazhou Market in Dunhuang City, the fare is 8 yuan (you can charter a car to go) 💡Special reminder: 1️⃣ Dunhuang's climate is an extremely arid continental climate, with an average annual temperature of 9.3°C, an average temperature of 24.7°C in July, 9.3°C in January, dry and little rain throughout the year, and a large temperature difference between day and night. In addition, Dunhuang also has two natural disasters, dry hot wind and black sandstorm, tourists should be prepared in advance. 2️⃣ In order to protect the murals, you can only use a flashlight to watch when visiting the Mogao Caves. Each guide carries a flashlight. If you want to watch better, you can bring your own three-cell battery flashlight. It is recommended to use a cold light flashlight. 3️⃣ Because the flash of various cameras has a very large destructive effect on cultural relics, please try not to use flash photography during the visit. - Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring: The coexistence of sand mountains and springs is one of the unique landscapes outside the Great Wall. You can overlook the Crescent Spring by climbing the sand dunes, and you can also enjoy the desert sunset on the top of the mountain, feeling the 'Desert solitary smoke straight, long river sunset round' outside the Great Wall scenery🌅. 💰 Ticket price: Peak season (May 1st-October 31st) 120 yuan, off-season (November 1st-April 30th) 60 yuan - Yumen Pass: Wang Zhihuan's 'Why does the Qiang flute complain about willows, the spring breeze does not pass Yumen Pass' makes Yumen Pass famous. - Yadan Geological Park: The unique landform formed by wind erosion is very suitable for taking big pictures📸. 🛍️Shopping recommendation: - Shazhou Night Market: All kinds of special foods and handicrafts are available, you can eat and stroll around. - Various shopping malls in Dunhuang city: You can buy Dunhuang's special souvenirs. 🍜Recommended food: - Donkey meat yellow noodles: Dunhuang's special food, the noodles are chewy, and the donkey meat is fresh. - Mutton stewed bread: The mutton and bread are stewed together, the taste is fragrant. - Dunhuang fermented skin: The taste is sour and spicy, it is a very popular snack. 🏨Recommended accommodation: - Dunhuang city: There are all kinds of star hotels and economy hotels, you can choose according to your own budget. - Crescent Spring Town: There are many characteristic inns here, you can experience the local folk customs. 📢Precautions: - Dunhuang's climate is dry, pay attention to moisturizing. - Visiting the Mogao Caves requires an appointment in advance. - Pay attention to sun protection, bring sunglasses and sunscreen. 🌈If you are interested in history, culture and natural scenery, don't miss Dunhuang! Come to this charming city and explore the millennium art treasury!💕
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Posted: Dec 31, 2023
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