Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring: The coexistence of the vast desert and the clear spring is truly amazing

The Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring Scenic Area covers an area of about 77 square kilometers. In the vast desert, there is a crescent-shaped spring that has not dried up for thousands of years, which is truly amazing and attracts many tourists to visit and experience. 📍Location: 5 kilometers south of Dunhuang City, Jiuquan City, Gansu Province 🚗Transportation: After arriving in Dunhuang City, you can take a taxi to Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring for 20 to 30 yuan, or take bus No. 3 to the terminal station of Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring ⏱Opening hours: 5:00 AM to 8:30 PM 👍️Must-visit attractions: 【Mingsha Mountain】It is named because the sand makes a sound when it moves. Even when the wind stops and the sand is still, the mountain body will emit the sound of an ancient zither that can be heard for miles. Therefore, Mingsha Mountain is also known as "Shaling Qingming" and is one of the eight scenic spots of Dunhuang. 【Crescent Spring】Located in the valley of Mingsha Mountain, it is 242 meters long from east to west and is named because it is shaped like a crescent moon. Historically, it is difficult for a desert and a clear spring to coexist, but for thousands of years, despite the scorching sun and flying sand, the clear spring has never been buried or dried up, which is incredible. Activities: 【Sand Sliding】Using wooden boards to slide on the designated slide (estimated to be over 40 meters), 20 yuan/person. 【Camel Riding】If you are not afraid of the camel's swaying, riding on its back and listening to the camel bells is quite charming, 100 yuan/person. 🎟️Ticket information: 110 yuan/person 💗Other tips: The road from the scenic area gate to Crescent Spring is a bit far and walking on the sand is strenuous, you can take the scenic area's sightseeing electric car for 10 yuan/person one way.