Mingsha Mountain, Dunhuang | A guide to Mingsha Mountain is a must.

Tickets: Tickets are CNY 110 and can be purchased online in advance. You can enter by scanning your ID card on-site. It is recommended to buy tickets for the middle gate, which is the closest. You can see the ladder for climbing the mountain after a short walk. Tickets are valid for 3 days. Ticket check time: 06:00-18:00/19:00/20:30 (the specific end time depends on the official notice. The time may be adjusted, so the time written in many articles is inconsistent. You can enter before the end of the ticket check time and stay until late.) Shoe covers: Sand will get into your shoes if you wear them directly. You can buy shoe covers or wear slippers. Shoe covers are available in the scenic area. Shoe covers are CNY 6. Please note that you should buy fully enclosed shoe covers. Do not buy shoe covers with a seam in the middle, as sand can easily get in. Note: You need to climb Mingsha Mountain with the help of a ladder. At first, I saw that there were many people on the ladder and they moved slowly. I climbed directly next to the ladder on foot. As a result, I was very tired. I had to rest after walking for a while. Moreover, I fell one step after walking two steps. The efficiency was not as good as that of people on the ladder. I still climbed the ladder honestly. It is recommended to climb the second ladder from left to right. 💧: It is best to bring at least one bottle of water or sugary drink. Climbing the mountain is very tiring and dry, and it is easy to have low blood sugar. The water on the mountain is several times more expensive. 📷: For friends with cameras, it is best to put the camera in the bag during the climbing process or when the wind is blowing. Take it out and take photos when you are stable and there is no wind. If sand gets in, it is not worth repairing. It is recommended to come one hour before sunset in the afternoon, climb to the top of the mountain to watch the sunset, and you may also see the afterglow. From June to October, you can also watch the Starry Sky Concert for ten thousand people. The atmosphere on-site is great!