Brief introduction of crescent spring in Mingsha Mountain

Today, Bian Xiao wants to share with you the travel strategy of Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring. This tourist attraction in Gansu is where we visit Gansu. The scenery is beautiful and there are some mysteries. So, how to play it? Let's have a look!

Scenic Introduction Moon Spring Scenic Spot of Mingsha Mountain is located 5 kilometers southwest of Dunhuang City at the western end of Hexi Corridor in Gansu Province and 7 kilometers north of Mingsha Mountain. Since the Han Dynasty, it has been one of the "Eight Scenes of Dunhuang", named "Yue Quan Che Xiao". It has been designated as a national key scenic spot and won the honorary title of "one of the five most beautiful deserts in China".

Mingsha Mountain Mingsha Mountain starts from the cliff top of Mogao Grottoes in the east and connects to Danghe Reservoir in the west. It is 40 kilometers long from east to west and 20 kilometers long from north to south. Sand hill is tens of meters high, not too big. The whole mountain consists of red, yellow, green, black and white rice grains. The peak is like a blade, and the mountain shape is beautiful. From a distance, it is ups and downs, winding like a dragon; Up close, the sand is thin and round, as soft as satin.

Before reaching Shashan, no matter who they are, they will have the impulse to climb Shashan. It is not easy to climb the sand mountain, it is soft and fine sand, and if you go forward, you will retreat half a step; Seemingly parallel, in desperation, I had to use my hands and feet to climb up. Look at the top of the mountain, a no-go sign is blocking the way. I can only stop here.

Looking around, under the sunshine, Sha Feng is like a golden wave in the sea, magnificent. A close look at the sand waves on the sand slope is like the ripples of light waves; Sometimes it moves slightly, sometimes it is gentle, and sometimes it is tortuous. It's really ups and downs and interesting. Looking around, the world suddenly opened up, the mind suddenly opened up, and the childlike innocence could not help but sprout, and I couldn't wait to roll on the beach.

At the foot of the crescent spring sand mountain is a clear spring, like a crescent moon, which falls in the sand mountain depression; It is also like a girl, snuggling in the arms of her lover; This is the Crescent Moon Spring, which is known as "the first spring in the world". Since the Eastern Han Dynasty, it has been recorded in all dynasties. In the Tang Dynasty, Yuanhe County Records said: "Mingsha Mountain has a spring, which is called a manhole. The cotton calendar is ancient and modern, the sand is inexhaustible, and the water is extremely sweet. " There is a poem praising: "The bright moon bends at the beginning, and the half moon shines in the mirror. The wind and sand are endless, and the deep water stops. "

There are more than 0/00 original temples/kloc-near Yueya Spring, with carved beams and painted buildings, cornices and walls, which are elegant and spectacular. However, it was destroyed during the Cultural Revolution, and the present building was built in the 1980s. It's a pity to see the new building. A few years ago, it was reported that; The water level of crescent spring drops, and the meniscus water is almost exhausted. However, when we came, somehow, the crescent spring was not only full of water plants, but also a pool was born outside the crescent, and the two pools were close to the full moon.

The crescent spring is nearly 100 meters long from north to south and about 25 meters wide from east to west. The spring is deep in the east and shallow in the west, with the deepest point of about 5 meters. Bending like a crescent moon, hence the name, it is called "the first spring in the desert". The crescent spring is shaped like a crescent moon. Potamogeton and Charophyta grow in spring, with dense reeds on the south bank and quicksand around. Despite the strong wind, spring is not covered with sand. Because "the spring reflects the moon without dust" and "the ancient sand does not fill the spring, and the spring does not wither", it has become a great spectacle. According to legend, there are iron-backed fish and seven-star grass growing in the spring, which are specialized in treating incurable diseases and can live forever, so it is also called "medicine spring".

Crescent Spring in Mingsha Mountain was once a gathering place for Chinese and Western cultural celebrities. Since ancient times, it has been famous for its wonderful landscape of "mountain spring * * * sand water * * *" and is known as "one of the scenic spots beyond the Great Wall". Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring are twin sisters in the desert Gobi. Whether you have a bird's eye view from the top of the mountain or swim by the spring, you will be fascinated, and you will feel that "Mingsha Mountain is pleasant and Crescent Spring washes your heart".

Mingsha Mountain makes a sound on sunny days or when someone slides down, so it is called Mingsha Mountain. Crescent spring surrounds Mingsha Mountain, which looks like a crescent moon, hence its name. Crescent Spring is a crescent-shaped lake, only 13.2 mu, surrounded by high sand mountains. The quicksand and spring water are only separated by tens of meters. For thousands of years, the spring water has not been submerged by quicksand and is located in Gobi, but it is not turbid or dry. This unique landform with sand springs born and spring sand preserved is indeed a wonder of the world.

There are many sayings about the mystery that Crescent Moon Spring is not covered by sand when it encounters a thousand-year-old gale. Some people think that this area may be the bend of the original Danghe River and a part of the Dunhuang Oasis. Because of the movement of sand dunes and the change of waterways, it has become a separate water body. Because of the low terrain, the water seeping into the ground is constantly replenished into the spring water, making it trickle and not dry up during drought. This explanation seems to be one of the reasons why the crescent spring did not disappear, but it cannot explain why the flying sand did not fall on the crescent spring.

Precautions 1. There are two best angles to appreciate or photograph Crescent Moon Spring: one is to climb to the top of Shashan Mountain and overlook Crescent Moon Spring; The second is a close-up of the crescent moon spring.

2. When climbing the sand mountain, please follow the signs of the scenic spot and carry out activities within the mountaineering scope specified in this scenic spot. Never play "adventure" outside the area alone, so as not to endanger your own safety.

3. When riding a camel, you should obey the arrangement of the camel driver or tour guide, and don't feed or tease the camel at will to prevent accidents. Don't go near the camel's hind feet or head to prevent it from kicking you and spraying you with its mouth.

There is a small storage room in the tourist center of the scenic spot, and large items can be stored in the information desk of the scenic spot.

During the Golden Week and Sand-skiing Festival in June every year, the number of tourists here will surge. Visitors are advised to peak off.

6. The sunshine here is very radiant and the ultraviolet rays are super strong, so you should pay attention to sun protection and ultraviolet rays wherever you go.

Traffic introduction of Mingsha Mountain

Take bus No.3 directly to the downtown area, and you can reach the gate of the scenic spot at the terminal.

entrance ticket

Ordinary ticket: 120 RMB (65438+ 101-65438+February 3 1 Monday-Sunday)

Half a ticket: Students, senior citizens aged 60-69, and children with height 1.2m- 1.4m should show their valid certificates and ID cards.

Free of charge: active servicemen, armed police, disabled soldiers, retired military cadres, military cadets, disabled people, journalists, elderly people over 70 years old, and children under 1.2 meters should show their valid certificates and identity cards.

Business?Hours?

07:00- 19:00; Ticket sales stop time: 19:00( 1 10 month1February 3 1 Monday-Sunday)

Tips:

The opening hours are announced by the latest announcement in official website, and may be changed from time to time. Please refer to official website for details and sunset time.

Yueyaquan traffic

Take bus No.3 to the gate of the scenic spot.

entrance ticket

Adult ticket: 120 RMB (65438+ 101-65438+February 3 1 Monday to Sunday)

Tickets are free: Jiuquan tourists hold their ID cards, active servicemen, armed police, disabled soldiers, retired military cadres, military cadets, disabled people, disabled soldiers, elderly people over 70 years old, elderly people in Gansu Province (preferential card for the elderly in Gansu Province) and children under 1.2 meters, journalists hold valid press cards, and membership cards of China Photographers Association, China Artists Association, China Musicians Association and China Calligraphers Association.

Business?Hours?

07: 00-19: 00 (65438+1October1-65438+February 3 1 Monday to Sunday)

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