Mingsha Mountain, A Desert Oasis of Echoing Sands and Crescent Spring

Dunhuang City, Jiuquan City, Gansu Province, Crescent Moon Spring, Mingsha Mountain Scenic Area

The sand in Mingsha Mountain is really fine

Introduction

Here is a place where sand and springs coexist and it is named after the sound generated by the sand. It was formerly known as "Sha Jiao Shan" or "Shen Sha Shan". Climbing Ming Sha Shan, one can enjoy the panoramic view of Crescent Spring and witness the sunset over the vast and desolate northwest desert at the mountain top. Crescent Spring is surrounded by Ming Sha Shan and is named after its crescent shape. It is the most famous scenic spot in the Ming Sha Shan Scenic Area. In late March and early April every year, the blooming apricot blossoms in the thousand-acre apricot orchard create a flower sea resembling clouds and mist.

Address

Dunhuang City, Jiuquan City, Gansu Province, Crescent Moon Spring, Mingsha Mountain Scenic Area

Opening hours

06:00-19:30
last entry at 19:30 (Monday-Sunday, January 1 to May 31) 06:00-19:30
last entry at 19:30 (Monday-Sunday, June 1 to October 9) 06:30-18:30
last entry at 18:30 (Monday-Sunday, October 10 to November 9) 07:30-18:00
last entry at 18:00 (Monday-Sunday, December 1 to January 31 of the following year) Tips: Specific opening hours may vary depending on the scenic area.

Transportation

Take Bus No. 3 in the downtown area directly to the terminal station, where you can arrive at the gate of the scenic area.

Phone 0937-8883388

Mingsha Mountain, A Desert Oasis of Echoing Sands and Crescent Spring

Introduction

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