Dunhuang travel guide: Dunhuang must-see attractions

Dunhuang, as the core city of Gansu Province, is located at the westernmost end of Hexi Corridor, where numerous tourism resources are gathered. It is famous for its "Dunhuang Grottoes" and "Dunhuang Murals", attracting many tourists to visit. There are many scenic spots in Dunhuang, but the time for sightseeing is limited. At this time, it is necessary to plan the route and have fun.

Day 1 (East Line): Four performances of the Mogao Grottoes-Crescent Spring in Mingsha Mountain.

First stop: Mogao Grottoes

The Mogao Grottoes, commonly known as the Thousand-Buddha Cave, is the largest and richest Buddhist art shrine in the world. 1987 is listed as a world cultural heritage. (Admission: 238 yuan/person, including digital cinema, Mogao Grottoes and bus ferry. )

Second stop: Crescent Spring in Mingsha Mountain.

Known as the "first spring in the desert", it has been one of the "Eight Scenes of Dunhuang" since the Han Dynasty and is known as "one of the stunning scenery beyond the Great Wall". Integration with the artistic landscape of Mogao Grottoes is the "three wonders" of Dunhuang's southern connection. (Admission: 1 10 yuan/person)

To the Crescent Spring in Mingsha Mountain, you can not only watch the wonderful natural wonders of the mountain spring, but also experience thrilling entertainment projects in the desert, such as gliders, desert off-road vehicles, cross-country motorcycles and sand skiing. However, these entertainment projects in the scenic spot are all self-funded projects and are not included in the tickets.

Tips:

1. The ultraviolet rays are very strong in summer, so you must protect yourself from the sun. While applying sunscreen, don't be lazy with hats, scarves and sunglasses, and try to wear long-sleeved clothes.

2. The sand in Mingsha Mountain is very fine. Before entering the scenic spot, you should prepare sand-proof mobile phone bags and shoe covers in advance; It is sold at the entrance of the scenic spot, which is very cheap. In addition, those with cameras must be protected.

3. Dunhuang has a dry climate, which will be more obvious after entering the sand mountain. You should bring plenty of drinking water, and small moisturizing products such as lipstick can also be used at any time.

Third stop: See also Dunhuang/Dunhuang Festival/Silk Road Huayu/Jiuse Deer.

Have a rest after dinner, so you can set aside time to watch the program. Generally, the performance is around eight o'clock in the evening, so the itinerary is quite suitable. Dunhuang has three characters to recommend:

1. See also Dunhuang: A large-scale sitcom created by Wang Chaoge tells the thousand-year history of Dunhuang with the unique performance technique of "walking into" sitcom. Because of its unique expression and profound theme, it is very effective for experiencing Dunhuang culture and worth seeing.

2. Dunhuang Art Festival: Performing at Dunhuang Villa near Yue Quan Town. Dunhuang Art Festival is a large-scale desert performance, which mainly tells love stories.

The audience can sit in the open-air auditorium and rotate 360 degrees with the performance, and the experience is novel. According to the official, this wonderful creativity and cutting-edge design is also unique in the current tourism performing arts market.

The next day: Yangguan-Yumenguan-Ya Dan-Shazhou Night Market.

First stop: Yangguan Scenic Area

Yangguan, which was founded in the period of Emperor Wudi of the Western Han Dynasty in BC 1 century, was once an important border pass in the Han and Tang Dynasties and the earliest customs in China.

Cheng Wei Qu, a poet in Tang Dynasty, advised you to drink more and stay in Yangguan for no reason, making Yangguan a place for people to bid farewell to their homeland, relatives, travel and express their feelings of parting.

(Admission: 40 yuan/person)

Yangguan scenic spot

Second stop: Yumenguan

"Why do you complain about the willows, and the spring breeze does not come out of Yumenguan?" Although only broken walls is left in Yumenguan, it can still be vaguely felt, and people have to sigh the heaviness and desolation of history.

(Tickets: 40 yuan/person; Scenic through train: 50 yuan/person)

Yumenguan scenic spot

Third stop: Ya Dan National Geopark.

After Yumen Pass, 80 kilometers to the west is Ya Dan, which is the largest, most mature and most ornamental Ya Dan landform community in Asia.

Whenever night falls, the sharp strong wind makes a terrible roar, which is as creepy as the roar of thousands of wild animals, hence the name "Ghost Town".

Ya Dan National Geopark

Don't forget to bring your camera when you arrive in Ya Dan. The photos taken here are very good. Sightseeing bus usually only goes to the west, seldom to the east. If you want to play in depth, you can rent a car in the scenic spot. Don't go by yourself, the signal in the depths of Ya Dan is very poor, and it will be very dangerous if you get lost. The sunset in Ya Dan is beautiful. If you want to watch the sunset in Ya Dan, you need to be prepared in advance. (Tickets: 50 yuan/person; Sightseeing bus: 70 yuan/person. )

Fourth stop: Shazhou Night Market

The end of the day's trip will be late. If you don't watch the sunset in Ya Dan, you can go back to the city at seven or eight o'clock. If you watch the sunset, it will be after nine o'clock.

If you are full of energy after returning to the city, you can go to Shazhou Night Market. At this time, the nightlife in Dunhuang has just begun. It is also the most concise embodiment of Dunhuang customs. Have a meal at the night market, have a local barbecue and drink two glasses of beer. Absolutely delightful.