The Best Tourism Time and Season in Dunhuang

Dunhuang is an important stronghold leading to western countries in ancient times, with extremely rich history and culture, and its popularity ranks first in the world. The Dunhuang murals here show the ultimate charm of Buddhist culture. Here, I will share with you a detailed list of the best travel time in Dunhuang.

The most suitable seasons are May-July, August-65438+1October.

Dunhuang is located in the northwest of China, with a large temperature difference between day and night all year round. Every year from 1 1, the weather feels like winter, and it gets warmer at the end of April. The temperature difference between day and night in spring and autumn does not rain 1 degree. You need to wear a coat in the morning, and you may wear short sleeves at noon.

Because of the large temperature difference between day and night, the melons and fruits in Dunhuang are more beautiful than those in the south. Well-known are Mingshan Jujube, Li Guangxing and Hami Melon, which are called melons by local people. In recent years, the government has once again supported grape cultivation. According to estimates, the sugar content of grapes in the southwest of Dunhuang is the highest in China.

There are three scenic spots that must be visited (it is best to rent a car or find a master who specializes in tourism. Dunhuang people belong to a relatively simple inland type, and the price is absolutely fair! ):

Mogao grottoes 1

Prices are different in the off-season. See official website for details.

The most iconic scenic spots in Dunhuang, even those in Gansu and China! In the past, in order to protect murals from excessive oxidation, only a few primitive caves were opened for tourists to visit every day, and the museum was next door. All the classic caves have been copied for those who want to see more murals.

In recent years, in order to protect the cultural heritage of Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes, a group of Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes researchers led by Fan Jinshi have done a great thing, that is, digital grottoes. No matter where you are, you can watch murals from all angles with your mobile phone and computer. I made several caves specifically, and I won't know the details until I continue to pay attention.

Speaking of the Mogao Grottoes, there is one person who has to mention, that is, Fan Jinshi, who is praised by the local people as the son of Dunhuang. He took root in Dunhuang at a young age and dedicated his youth to Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes.

2. Crescent Spring in Mingsha Mountain

The second scenic spot I want to visit is Crescent Spring in Mingsha Mountain, and there is a direct bus service in Dunhuang.

The spring is like a crescent moon, surrounded by mountains on three sides, but hundreds of years have passed, and the spring has not been submerged by the sand on the sand mountain. It is a miracle that the mountain still surrounds the spring.

Why? Wait until you find it yourself at the scene! !

It is not a hero to go to Mingsha Mountain without reaching the top. Although the mountain is not steep from a distance, you will know how difficult it is to climb it, and the slope is not as big as usual!

3. Ya Dan landform

Ya Dan landform, known as the uncanny workmanship of nature, is also known as the ghost town, because from a distance, it has different shapes, and there will be grunts and whistles in the ears, which makes people feel timid.

Dunhuang is an important town of the ancient Silk Road and a world cultural heritage city in a lonely desert. It is best to arrange it in the most suitable season of June or September, because there are too many students on holiday in July and August, hotels are also rising, people are everywhere, and the experience is poor.

10 May, June and September, it may be more fun to go to Dunhuang. Generally, you go to Dunhuang on the Great Ring Road of Gansu and Qinghai, start from Xining, follow Qinghai Lake, Heima River, Keruk Lake, Chaka Salt Lake and Dachaidan, and finally arrive in Dunhuang, from Dunhuang to Jiayuguan and Zhangye Colorful Danxia, and finally return to Xining from Qilian Mountain to finish the whole trip.

There are two most famous places to play in Dunhuang, Shaming Mountain Crescent Spring and Mogao Grottoes. These two scenic spots are punch points, that is, playing with sand, running wildly in the desert and releasing the wild. At the same time, they will also be very curious about how there is a lake in the vast desert, and it has also formed a crescent shape, which is particularly strange and beautiful.

There are not many Mogao Grottoes. It is more meaningful to go to the Mogao Grottoes to learn about history and culture. This is very important. Thousand Buddha Cave is an important cultural heritage of Tibetan Buddhism, with a total length of 1600 meters and five floors. Of course, there are other places to play in Dunhuang, such as Yumenkou, Ghost Town, Imitation Song Ancient City and Baimata.