What kind of scenery beyond the Great Wall can be enjoyed at Mingsha Mountain in Dunhuang?

Xuansha gods are different, and the cold screams, and the potential doubts the sky. It is like a mine, the wind is still sharp, and the human umbilical blade is uneven. ? This vivid poem is a description of the wonders of Mingsha Mountain in Dunhuang by poets in the Tang Dynasty.

Mingsha Mountain has attracted people with its vivid natural wonders since ancient times. It was recorded in the Western Han Dynasty that Mingsha Mountain seemed to play bells and drums and orchestral music. Mountains are different from singing sand, and water is the god of hanging springs. ? Old Tang book? Does geography include Mingsha Mountain? When the weather is fine, Shaming smells in the city? . "Dunhuang Record" contains Mingsha Mountain? In midsummer, people practice it, and the sound vibrates for dozens of miles. It's the custom of the Dragon Boat Festival. All the children in the city reach the peak and frown together. Their sand roars like thunder? .

Mingsha Mountain in Dunhuang is named after the sound of sand. Was it called in ancient times? Shajiao Mountain? Shen Shashan? . Shapotou in Ningxia Zhongwei, Xiangshawan in Dalat Banner of Inner Mongolia and Mingsha Mountain in Barkun Kazak Autonomous County of Xinjiang are one of the four Mingsha Mountains in China. It is located 5 kilometers south of Dunhuang City, Gansu Province, in the transitional zone between Badain Jaran Desert and Taklimakan Desert. It starts from the cliff top of Moqi Cave in the east and meets Danghe Reservoir in the west. The whole mountain consists of red, yellow, green, black and white grains of rice. The five-color sand grains are crystal clear, spotless, soft and smooth, falling with their feet, blown by the old wind and as old as ever. Sha Feng has ups and downs. Seen from a distance, it is like a winding dragon. It is as yellow as gold, as soft as satin and as demure as a girl. In the sun, the sand ridges are undulating, the Tao Huang is rolling, and the light and shade are clear; When people slide down the slope, sand and stones will roar like drums and thunder, hence the name Mingsha Mountain. No wonder Su Shi, a poet in Qing Dynasty, said: The sound of thunder curled up and the wind whispered. ? According to historical records, on a sunny day, even if the wind stops and the sand is quiet, the sound of bamboo strings will be heard, so this scene is also called? Sarin eyes? . Will Dunhuang County Records be published in Qing Dynasty? Sarin eyes? It is listed as one of the eight scenic spots in Dunhuang.

Mingsha Mountain is made of quicksand. Although it is not high, it is not easy to climb to the top. Continuous fine sand, further, half a step back, so we have to climb up with our hands and feet. Climbing to the top of the mountain, Sha Feng is like a golden wave in the sea, magnificent. Looking closely at the sand waves on the hillside, such as light waves, sometimes rushing, sometimes slow, and sometimes entangled in the whirlpool, it is really ups and downs and interesting. There is also a clear spring under that sand mountain, which is pleasing to the eye and self-evident. Looking around, the heavens and the earth are suddenly enlightened, the mind is suddenly open, and the childlike innocence can't help but sprout! Going down the mountain is the most interesting. Down the slope, I only feel that the wind is blowing in my ribs, jumping ten steps, expelling air and controlling air, and I feel like a feather turning into a fairy.

It has been more than 3000 years since Mingsha Mountain was formed, and the records of Mingsha Mountain have a long history. It was first seen in the Eastern Han Dynasty.

(Xin Shi San Ji Qin): There is Shajiao Mountain in Hexi, the peak of which is steep and steep, surpassing the Rocky Mountain, and the sand is thick and yellow, as if it were dry. ? Shajiao Mountain here is the Mingsha Mountain in Dunhuang.

There is a record in the Wei and Jin Dynasties' Old Events of Xihe River:? Shazhou, the weather is unfathomable, just singing in the sand. I heard that all the city people are traveling in Shashan, and there are few couples, or they are afraid that they can't swim, so they didn't dare to go before. ?

Due to the further integration of nationalities in the Tang Dynasty, a large number of written records appeared. Sha Zhou Tu Jing says:? The flow direction is uncertain, the deep valley is the mausoleum, the high rock is the valley, the peak is like a cut, the smoke is picturesque, and there is no land at dusk. ? "Yuanhe County Records" records:? Mingsha Mountain, the holy mountain, is located in Qili, south of the county seat, and the mountain is covered with yellow sand. The mountain peak is steep and steep, surrounded by sand ridges. Back like a blade, people can sing when they climb up and fall with their feet. ? Dunhuang documents of the Five Dynasties recorded:? Mingsha Mountain goes to the state for ten miles. Its mountains are 80 miles long from east to west, 40 miles long from north to south and 500 feet high. Pure sand gathers here. This mountain is miraculous, and the peaks are cut into pieces. ?

It can be seen that Mingsha Mountain has a long history and profound cultural heritage. And these historical cultures, only by personal experience, will gain more experience. Therefore, thousands of books might as well go to Wan Li Road to study. Walking out of the city and stepping on the sand, you will naturally feel the strangeness and charm of Mingsha Mountain in the process of experience.

Because of the underdeveloped ancient science, people can't explain the sound of Mingsha Mountain, so they have to explain it with legends and stories. According to legend, it used to be an oasis with rich water plants. During the Han Dynasty, a general led a great army to the west and was attacked by the enemy at night. Just as the two armies were at war, the wind was blowing hard, and the yellow sand all over the sky buried all the military forces in the sand, so there was Mingsha Mountain here. The whistling sound of Mingsha Mountain is also the sound of their fighting.

Of course, this explanation is not accurate, but parents can tell it to their children as a short story, and also increase their understanding of the human geography of Mingsha Mountain.

In modern times with advanced science, people have made scientific exploration and speculation on the mystery of singing sand, so there are three main explanations: electrostatic sounding. The sand grains in Mingsha Mountain flow downward under the push of manpower or wind, and the sand grains containing timely crystals rub against each other to generate static electricity. Electrostatic discharge makes a sound, and the sound is collected. The sound is as loud as thunder and makes a friction sound. When the weather is hot, the sand is particularly dry and the temperature is high. A slight friction can make a crackling sound, and all the sounds will rumble together.

The third is * * * amplification. Gully valleys are formed between the peaks of the sand mountain, which is a natural sound box. The friction sound or discharge sound when quicksand falls causes * * * vibration, and the volume is amplified after the * * * sound of the natural * * sound box, forming a huge echo sound.

In fact, no matter what the answer is, it does not prevent people from experiencing it. Sha ling Qing Ming? Magic and beautiful. Mingsha Mountain, Crescent Moon Spring and Dunhuang on the Silk Road are all full of legends. Under the legend, they contain profound history and culture. When you come here, you can not only appreciate the wonders of Huangsha Qingquan, but also appreciate the unusual desert culture in the northwest.

The scenery here is very unique.

1, crescent spring

Crescent spring is located in Dunhuang city, Gansu province, which is integrated with the artistic landscape of Mogao grottoes and connected with the southern vein of Dunhuang? Two unique skills? It has become a tourist attraction for domestic and foreign tourists. Throughout the ages,

At the mountain spring, sand produces water? Its wonderful landscape is famous all over the world and is known as? One of the scenic spots outside the Great Wall 1994 has been designated as a national key scenic spot.

Crescent Spring is surrounded by Mingsha Mountain, with a length of 360 meters and a width of 30~40 meters. It is named because its shape resembles a crescent moon. Ancient name? Shajing? Also known as? Medicine spring? Once rumored? Warvashi? Clear the name of the Qing dynasty? Crescent spring? . For thousands of years, it is rare for Shashan to be surrounded by spring water without being buried, and it is located in a arid desert, but the spring water is not turbid or dry. In spring, the star grass contains awns, the iron fish drum waves, and the mountains, water and light set each other off into interest. The scenery is very beautiful.

Crescent spring, the source of which is Danghe River, relies on the continuous filling of the river. Surrounded by yellow sand, the spring water is clear and beautiful, and it is amazing that it will not dry up for thousands of years. Unfortunately, since the 1990s, Danghe River and Crescent Spring have been cut off, so we can only use artificial methods to maintain the current situation of spring water. Because pavilions have been built next to Crescent Spring, plus undulating sand hills, clear spring water and brilliant sunset, the scenery is not bad.

Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring are twin sisters in the desert Gobi. The mountain is full of spirit, and the water is beautiful. ? When tourists come here, whether they have a bird's eye view from the top of the mountain or walk by the spring, they will be fascinated and fantasized, right? Sound like sand and mountains, crescent spring washes the heart? The feeling. There is a local story about the formation of Crescent Moon Spring and Mingsha Mountain. Once upon a time, there was neither Mingsha Mountain nor Crescent Spring, but there was a screamo temple. One year, on the eighth day of April, the temple held an annual Buddha washing festival, and all good men and women were expected to burn incense and worship Buddha. When Buddhist activities are going on. Sprinkle holy water? At that time, the abbot took out a bowl of ancestral holy water from Lei Yin Temple and put it in front of the temple. Suddenly I heard a heretic warlock loudly challenge me to compete with the abbot. I saw the warlock waving his sword and mumbling something. At the moment, the sky is dark, the wind is blowing hard, and the yellow sand is flying all over the sky, burying the Lei Yin Temple in the sand.

Strangely, the bowl of holy water in front of the temple is safe and sound, and it is still in its original place. The magician used all his magic to fill the bowl with sand, but no matter how big the magic was, there was never a grain of sand in the bowl. The holy water bowl is still safe until a sand mountain is formed around the bowl. The warlock had no choice but to leave in anger. Just a few steps later, I heard a bang. The bowl of holy water turned into a clear spring and the warlock turned into a black stone. It turns out that this bowl of holy water was given to the abbot of Leiyin Temple by Sakyamuni. It has been passed down from generation to generation, specifically to eliminate diseases and disasters for people, so it is called? Holy water? . Because heretics did evil and harmed all beings, the Buddha appeared to punish them and poured the bowl into the spring to form a crescent spring.

Of course, this is just a legend. When it comes to the formation of the real crescent spring, it actually depends on three factors: the geological structure of the crescent spring itself, the topographic conditions of low-lying areas and the groundwater level in higher areas. Isn't there only crescent spring in history? Never exhausted? And the water surface and water depth are very large. According to documents, during the Qing Dynasty, big ships could still sail here. At the beginning of the 20th century, someone came here to fish, and the travel notes said: The water in the pool is extremely deep, and the bottom is sand, which is unfathomable. ? In the limited historical records and poems and songs, Crescent Moon Spring has always been said to be rippling with blue waves, shallow fish and lush aquatic plants, which set each other off in harmony with Mingsha Mountain. Among the local people, there are three treasures: iron back fish, seven-star grass and five-color sand. Until 1960 years ago, the spring water did not change much. However, Crescent Moon Spring is now facing an increasingly dry situation.

2, singing sand

In desert or sand dunes, due to the influence of various climatic and geographical factors, fine sand grains are produced, which are mainly timely. These sand grains are produced due to the vibration of wind, the sliding or mutual movement of sand grains, and many sand grains rotate in the airflow, resulting in surface cavities? Diabolo? Effect, buzzing sound, this place is called the land of singing sand. In the desert-dominated west of China, these dunes are piled up like mountains, so they are also called Mingsha Mountain. People usually refer to Mingsha Mountain, which is located in Dunhuang, Gansu. In addition, Mingsha Mountain in Rem, Xinjiang and Mingsha Mountain in 185 are also famous.

Singing sand, also known as whistling sand, whistling sand or musical sand, is a strange and common natural phenomenon in the world. Some beaches and deserts in the United States, Britain, Denmark, Poland, Mongolia, Chile and Saudi Arabia all make strange noises. It is said that more than 100 similar beaches and deserts have been discovered in the world.

The natural phenomenon of singing sand is not only widely distributed in the world, but also the sound made by sand is varied. For example, the sand on an island in the Hawaiian Islands of the United States will make waves like a dog barking, so people call it? The dog barks at the sand? . However, the sand on the island of Scotland can make a sharp and loud sound, just like the index finger bouncing on a tight silk thread. Rolling down Mingsha Mountain in China, the sand will be as described by Zhu Kezhen? Make a loud noise, like thunder? .

At dusk in summer, the sunset scenery of Mingsha Mountain is very beautiful, and it is a must-see spot when you come to Mingsha Mountain. If you want to see the most beautiful scenery when you go out to play, you must learn to find the best viewing time.

Only in this way can we see the most pleasing beauty and use our time more reasonably. It's difficult for people who come here for the first time. However, this is not important. Be diligent. You can collect all kinds of information in advance and find the relative time. Then when you get to the local area, you can find the best viewing time by sweet talk and asking more local people.

In this process, I believe you will gain a lot.