Dunhuang Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring: A travel guide to explore the wonders of the desert.

Detailed travel guide for Dunhuang Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring Scenic Area in Jiuquan City: 1. Overview of the scenic area: 1. Location: Located 5 km south of Dunhuang City, Jiuquan City, Gansu Province. 2. Features: Famous for its desert wonders of mountains and springs coexisting, and sand and water coexisting, it is known as "one of the best scenery outside the Great Wall." 3. Opening hours: Open 24 hours, it is recommended to visit in the morning or evening to avoid the midday heat. 2. Main attractions: 1. Crescent Spring: Surrounded by Mingsha Mountain, it is named after its shape resembling a crescent moon. 2. Mingsha Mountain: The sand makes a sound when it moves, making it an excellent place for climbing and sand sliding. The First Spring Stele, Couple Willow, and Yaowang Temple Ruins are also worth seeing. 3. Activities: 1. Camel riding: Cross the desert and experience the scenery of the desert. 2. Sand sliding: Slide from the mountainside to the foot of the mountain and experience the thrill and fun. 3. Self-driving desert motorcycle or off-road vehicle: Experience the wildness and freedom of the desert. 4. Transportation guide: 1. Train: Dunhuang Railway Station is about 14 km from the scenic area. 2. Plane: Dunhuang Mogao International Airport is about 16 km from the scenic area. 3. Bus: Dunhuang Long-distance Bus Station is about 6 km from the scenic area. After arriving, you can take a tourist bus or taxi to the scenic area. 5. Accommodation recommendations: Dunhuang Tianhe Hotel, Jifeng International Hotel, etc., provide a comfortable accommodation environment. 6. Precautions: 1. Sun protection: The desert area has strong ultraviolet rays, so please bring sunscreen, sun hats, and other sun protection products. 2. Hydration: The desert area is dry, so be sure to bring enough water. 3. Shoe covers: There are shoe covers for rent in the scenic area to prevent sand from entering the shoes, or you can buy them yourself.