Mingsha Mountain And Crescent Spring

Mingsha mountain and crescent spring is located south of Dunhuang city, where sand dunes and springs coexist. It has long been renowned as a "desert wonder" and is one of Dunhuang's iconic attractions. Here you can climb Mingsha mountain to overlookCrescent moon springYou can also enjoy the desert sunset at the mountain top and experience the vast desolation of the northwest desert.

Although traditionally as incompatible as fire and water,Crescent moon springYet it stands serenely amidst these sand dunes.Crescent moon springLocated at the foot of Mingsha Mountain and surrounded by sand dunes, due to the terrain, when the wind blows, the sand doesn't move downhill but flows upward instead.Crescent moon springNever buried by sand, it is hailed as the "eye of the desert".

The Mingsha Mountain is formed by accumulated flowing sand, presenting a spectacular view of undulating dunes from afar. It's recommended to visit the attraction in the afternoon to avoid the midday desert heat and to climb to the summit at sunset for a distant view of the sand sea and the area below the mountain.Crescent moon springEnjoy the beautiful sunset.

The attraction currently offers various entertainment options such as camel riding, sandboarding, grass skiing, desert motorcycles, archery, and helicopter tours. Among these, camel riding and sandboarding are particularly popular with visitors and are worth experiencing.

After entering the attraction, visitors can climb the Mingsha Mountain directly. After enjoying the scenery, they can choose to slide down the sandy slope. When descending from the summit, you'll hear a "dong-dong-dong" sound resembling drums and gongs, creating a thrilling yet exciting experience. This is how Mingsha Mountain got its name.