Dunhuang Desert Wonder! Ride a camel through millennia-old murals, totally worth it!

Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring: The sapphire in the desert! Camel ride to watch the sunset is amazing! Mogao Caves: A glimpse of a thousand years! The paradise murals on the walls are stunning beyond words! 🚗 Transportation Tips: 📍 Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring: 5 km south of Dunhuang City, Jiuquan 📍 Mogao Caves: 25 km southeast of Dunhuang City It is recommended to charter a car or take a taxi, as the attractions are quite far apart. 🎫 Tickets: Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring: 110 RMB Mogao Caves: 258 RMB (includes digital center screening) "See Dunhuang Again" Show: 298 RMB 🚶‍♂️ One-day walking itinerary: 1️⃣ Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring Arrive before 8 AM for fewer crowds! Ride a camel (100 RMB/person) across the sand dunes, and climb the dunes after 6 PM to watch the sunset. The golden sea of sand + deep blue spring is breathtaking! 📸 Tips: Wearing red or white clothes makes for the best photos! 2️⃣ Mogao Caves It’s best to book the earliest tour! The special cave explanations are a must (the murals in Cave 45 are stunning), and the "Pure Land" in Cave 220 is so powerful it leaves you speechless! ⚠️ Note: No photography inside the caves! 3️⃣ "See Dunhuang Again" Show An immersive journey through a thousand years of history! Talk with the actors about Dunhuang’s profound changes—this show has moved countless people to tears! 4️⃣ Shazhou Night Market The northwest’s night snack paradise! Grilled lamb skewers, donkey meat yellow noodles, scrambled eggs with desert onions... all for about 50 RMB per person until you’re full! 🍢 Must-try: Li Guang apricot peel water, Shazhou beef noodles 🏆 Popular photo spots: 1. Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring viewing platform 2. In front of the Nine-Story Building at Mogao Caves 3. Shazhou Night Market photo wall 💡 Tips to avoid pitfalls: - UV rays are super strong in the desert! Sunscreen + sunglasses are a must - Book Mogao Caves tickets 7 days in advance! - Remember to bring a mask when riding camels to protect against sand