Complete Guide to Must-Visit Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake in Dunhuang｜100% Photo Success Rate

【A Marvel Beyond the Great Wall】A Millennia-Old Romance Between Desert and Spring Water
Camel bells ring softly, sand grains sing～Just 5 km south of Dunhuang city (a 15-minute taxi ride 🚕), this golden sea of sand and the Crescent Spring are performing the miracle of "sand and water coexisting"! This is literally a scene straight out of a geography textbook 🤩

✨【Top 5 Must-Try Experiences】Tested and Guaranteed👇

1️⃣ Barefoot Climb to Catch the Sunset
Step barefoot on 50°C fine sand (hot feet warning 🦶), climb to the top just in time for the sunset! The entire desert turns orange-red, and every snap looks like a National Geographic cover 📸

2️⃣ Camel Ride Across the Silk Road
💰100 RMB/person to get the authentic Western Silk Road caravan experience! The jingling camel bells make your friends think you’re filming the sequel to "Dunhuang" 🐫 (ps. remember to bargain!)

3️⃣ Thrilling Sandboarding for a Scream
Slide down a 200-meter-high sand slope! More exciting than a roller coaster (suggest wearing dark clothes, don’t ask how I know 😝)

4️⃣ Capture Stunning Reflections at Crescent Lake
Best spot is the viewing platform south of the spring ⛲️ A pool of clear water in the desert, with swaying reeds that look magical! Recommended to wear a red or white long dress～

5️⃣ Desert Stargazing Camping
Lie down at night and watch the Milky Way 🌌 You can even capture the starry sky with your phone! (Camping must be booked in advance)

📌【Walking Tips】
🎫Tickets: 110 RMB for unlimited entry for 3 days! (Half price for students)
⌚️Best time: Early morning 5-8 AM or evening 5-9 PM (the sand can fry eggs at noon 🥵)
🚶‍♀️Route: Camel ride → climb to the top → sandboarding → Crescent Lake loop (counterclockwise is the smoothest!)
⚠️Note:
• Sunscreen essentials: sunglasses + face scarf + sunscreen (SPF50+)
• Bring at least 2L of water! Desert shops are outrageously expensive 💸
• Keep your phone in a sandproof bag

🌙【Midnight Poet Moment】
Local legend says: The singing sand of Mingsha Mountain echoes ancient battlefield sounds, and Crescent Lake is the tears of a fairy 💧 When the sunset dyes the dunes rose gold, you’ll understand what "The desert’s lone smoke rises straight, the long river’s setting sun is round" means (the Chinese literature textbook wasn’t lying!)

🐫 Come to Dunhuang and get your Western Silk Road masterpiece!