What's interesting about Dunhuang?

As we all know, Dunhuang is a place with a long history. Therefore, to travel to Dunhuang, we must deeply understand and experience the splendid history and culture of Dunhuang, and feel the pride and pride of being a China person! Secondly, Dunhuang is located in the westernmost part of Gansu Province, a desert oasis town, with beautiful natural scenery dominated by desert scenery. Remember to take a big movie with your camera ~

Mogao Grottoes is a business card of Dunhuang, and many friends know and like the small town of Dunhuang because of it. This is also the place where many friends have to punch in when they come to Dunhuang. When you have the opportunity to walk into the cave and enjoy the murals and statues left over by the Millennium at close range, all the historical sites are breathtaking, and a heavy sense of history and art comes to you. It is hard to imagine that thousands of years ago, our ancestors had such bright colors and exquisite carving skills, and every vivid picture told every story so delicately.

Moon Spring in Mingsha Mountain is another trump card in Dunhuang. Because there is a crescent moon spring in the desert, the ripples are lingering and green as jade. For thousands of years, the spring has been in quicksand, and the wonders of sandstorm have attracted many tourists. Entering the scenic spot, you can see the vast desert and sand mountain at a glance. How can I stop my rushing heart and rolling impulse? Crescent Moon Spring is surrounded by sand mountains, so a small oasis has been shining for thousands of years. How to ponder is a magical thing. Here, you can experience the sounds of desert camels and camel bells, as if dreaming of the grand occasion of western trade in Han and Tang Dynasties.

Ya Dan landform is an important part of tourist attractions in western Dunhuang. Ya Dan landform is a typical wind erosion landform. Due to the erosion of strong winds and intermittent currents in the four seasons, various mounds are formed, which are scattered or strong. The wind blows through the cracks in these mounds, often making all kinds of strange sounds, like ghosts crying and wolves howling, so it is also called a ghost town by the locals. Although it is 0/80km away from the urban area/kloc-,it is a long way. Just like this, when you see the landform of Ya Dan, you will be deeply shocked. The scenery here does not belong to this world and cannot be described. The camera can't take 1%.

Liangguan site: Yumenguan, which flourished with the prosperity of the Silk Road, was once the only place for businessmen from the western regions to communicate with the people in the Central Plains. Because Hetian Meiyu was imported into the Central Plains from here since ancient times, it was named. Wang Zhihuan's "Liangzhou Ci" wrote: "The Yellow River is far above the white clouds, and there is a lonely city of Wan Ren. Why bother to complain about the willow, the spring breeze is only Yumenguan. " The tragic desolation in the poem aroused people's yearning for the ancient frontier fortress. Yangguan is also the throat of ancient land transportation in China, and the only way of the Southern Silk Road. There were two passes in the Western Han Dynasty, so it was named Yangguan because it was south of Yumenguan. Standing at the exit of the ancient Silk Road, Xuanzang's westbound road is here and the beacon tower is there. Once the main thoroughfare is now deserted, only the long yellow sand seems to be telling the glory of the past.

Shazhou night market, whenever the sun goes down and the lights are on, it begins to be lively here. When I was a little tired after a day's play, I sat here, chatting with my friends, drinking cold beer, apricot skin water and Dunhuang old yogurt, and a night breeze blew, which was very pleasant! The fatigue of the day is swept away! There are also a wide variety of exquisite souvenirs, which are the best choice for you to choose gifts.

Camping in the desert starry sky is definitely a unique experience in Dunhuang. If you have enough time in Dunhuang, you must experience camping in the desert. When you sleep in the soft desert, you can see the vast galaxy when you open your eyes. At that moment, you quietly threw away all your troubles and pressures, and only kept company with the bright galaxy, as if you had contracted the whole galaxy. On the contrary, before nightfall, you can ride a desert off-road vehicle, have a lively bonfire party with your friends and enjoy yourself in the desert.

When you go to Dunhuang to perform, you must watch the performance. This is probably the closest way to Dunhuang art. When you walk into the theater, you will find that the profound and heavy history on the Silk Road is slowly unfolding in your heart. Now, there are three different performances in Dunhuang every day: See Dunhuang again by the famous director Wang Chaoge, Dunhuang Festival in the Desert, the originator of Dunhuang dance, and Silk Road Flower Rain adapted from the murals of Mogao Grottoes.

Wang Chaoge, a famous director, created a situational experience drama "Look at Dunhuang again", which is different from other performance forms. Most of the time, he walked and watched performances, traveled through ancient and modern times, personally listened to and experienced historical stories that spanned thousands of years, and felt that the ancient Silk Road was reappearing at his feet, and a heat flow surged in his heart, as if you were really with it.

Dunhuang Art Festival is a live performance in the desert that is enjoyed outdoors. With Mingsha Mountain as the background and the starry sky as the dome, the audience can rotate 360 degrees, which will bring you more visual shock while changing the venue with the plot. The naked-eye 3D wall lamp show, a century-old folk custom in Dunhuang, and a half-wrapped cave show, staged the ups and downs of the Silk Road love story.

Rain on Silk Road is a stage play adapted from the murals of Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang. It conveys an ode to the friendship between China and foreign countries on the Silk Road with beautiful dance, and the whole drama can enjoy the beautiful and authentic Dunhuang dance. Silk Road Storm can be said to be a very "big name" performance. As an outstanding representative of China's song and dance dramas, he visited Japan, France, the United States and other countries. Wherever he went, there was a Dunhuang style, and it was hard to get a ticket for the performance. As a special gift during the 30th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, he gave many performances for Chinese and foreign guests in Beijing and won numerous applause and honors. I think you have enjoyed such a dance drama in Dunhuang, which must be an unforgettable memory of your trip to Dunhuang.

How to arrange the trip reasonably?

Dunhuang can generally arrange a 2-3 day trip to fully experience the charm of this ancient town.

2-day game recommendation

Day 1 Go to Yueya Spring in Mingsha Mountain early to feel the desert customs. Visit the Mogao Grottoes in depth in the afternoon to find the most beautiful flying sky. In the evening, you can walk into the theater and enjoy the Dunhuang performance.

Day2 arranged the landscape of Dunhuang West Line today, and you can go to Yangguan, Yumenguan and Ya Dan landforms. After returning to the city in the evening, go to Shazhou night market to taste snacks and choose gifts.

3-day game recommendation

Day 1 Desert Scenery Experience Day: Go to Yueya Spring Scenic Spot in Mingsha Mountain in the morning, have snacks in Yueya Spring Town for lunch, and visit Leiyin Temple after dinner. In the evening, go to the desert camping base to participate in the bonfire party and starry sky camping experience.

Day2 Dunhuang Charm Culture Day: Today, I visited Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes and Dunhuang Museum in depth and felt the profound Dunhuang cultural accumulation. Go to the theater to watch the performance in the evening.

On the third day, the scenery of Dunhuang West Line: visit Yangguan, Yumenguan and Ya Dan landforms. After returning to the city in the evening, go to Shazhou night market to taste snacks and choose gifts.

What should I pay attention to?

1. Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes use real names to make an appointment, and you need to make an appointment online 30 days in advance. Tickets for the Mogao Grottoes are limited to 6,000 tickets per day. Please make an appointment for the Mogao Grottoes as soon as possible after you set your itinerary. Otherwise, you may be rejected.

2.5-10 is the tourist season in Dunhuang every year, and hotels and tickets are in short supply. Please make a reservation in advance.

In summer, Dunhuang is sunny with strong ultraviolet rays. I suggest you minimize outdoor activities at noon. Do a good job of sun protection and hydration during outdoor activities. Even in summer, the temperature difference between morning and evening in Dunhuang is relatively large. I suggest you take a thin coat just in case.

4. Although the desert in Dunhuang is beautiful, please don't act or explore alone. Listen to the arrangement and guidance of the scenic area staff or professional staff and experience the desert customs in a safe area and guarantee.

I went in June 165438+ 10, which is a low season.

I prefer to travel in the off-season, because there are really few people, so I can have more time and space to play.

Most importantly, in the off-season, most tickets in Dunhuang are half price, which is very suitable for me.

1October 165438+ When you go, there is usually only one group or so. So don't worry about people everywhere and queues everywhere. You don't shoot people when you take pictures.

Moreover, Dunhuang in winter gives people a feeling of bleak autumn wind, especially the smell of the northwest. I am a free traveler, so I control my play time. So after we visited the Mogao Grottoes, we still wandered around the caves. The scenery in the northwest is really shocking.

However, there will be shortcomings in the off-season. Originally, I planned to go to the sand skiing project, but because it was winter and there were too few people to play, the scenic spot was not open. Taking photos in Mingsha Mountain, I feel that no matter how I shoot, I can shoot American blockbusters. The scenery is really beautiful.

I also shared my winter travel strategy of Dunhuang-Zhangye in Gansu. You can have a look if you are interested. Very practical!

Dunhuang can be visited all year round, but the most beautiful season is autumn, and the most interesting place is the ghost town near Lop Nur.

You can travel to Dunhuang all year round.

Coming to Dunhuang in spring is the off-season of the year, and there are not many people. There is no need to queue for a long time to enter the Mogao Grottoes. If you are lucky, you can visit the grottoes more!

Come to Dunhuang in summer, because it is the tourist season, and there are many tourists. The temperature is good in the morning and evening, and it is particularly hot at noon.

Coming to Dunhuang in autumn is the best season of the year. The temperature is neither cold nor hot, and the Populus euphratica forest turns yellow, which is particularly beautiful. In addition, many fruits and vegetables ripen in autumn. The grapes and honeydew melons in Dunhuang are great and sweet, almost sweet to the heart.

Come to Dunhuang in winter. If you are lucky, it will snow. Think about it, what a rare opportunity it is to meet snow in the desert! Don't forget to shoot a group of blockbusters in Crescent Spring in Mingsha Mountain!

There are many interesting places in Dunhuang, such as Yue Quan in Mingsha Mountain, Mogao Grottoes, Dunhuang Ancient City, Yangguan and Yumenguan. But the most attractive thing is Dunhuang ghost town on the edge of Lop Nur.

Dunhuang Ghost Town is located at the junction of Gansu and Xinjiang, also known as Dunhuang Ya Dan National Geopark, and is a part of ancient Lop Nur. It is 0/80km away from Dunhuang City and 0/00km away from Yumenguan/Kloc.

Lop Nur has always been a mysterious symbol in people's minds, and many phenomena can't be explained scientifically so far. It is also called "the sea of death and the forbidden area of life", which attracts many explorers to explore.

In the ghost town of Dunhuang, there are various landforms that make people stunned: some are like the Sphinx, some are as proud as peacocks, some are like a fleet that braves the wind and waves, some are like girls, and some are like Dapeng flying with wings.

When visiting a ghost town in Dunhuang, you must take the tourist bus in the scenic spot. Don't intrude and explore alone!

Due to the large area of ghost towns, Ya Dan has a wide distribution of landforms, with a scenic area of about 400 square kilometers.

The terrain of the scenic spot is quite complex, the geomagnetic field is strong, the compass often fails to work, and the cell phone signal is intermittent. Moreover, the terrain is very low, the road is difficult to identify, and people often get lost.

Welcome to Damei Dunhuang!

I went to Dunhuang during the Golden Week three years ago, so my experience should be of some reference value to those who want to go out on legal holidays. After all, it is difficult for office workers without annual leave to have much time to go out.

The best time to visit Dunhuang recommended in the Raiders is September -65438+ 10. If you have enough time to wander around, you might as well go before the Golden Week, maybe there will be fewer people.

However, from my experience in the last Golden Week, except for the long queues at the Mogao Grottoes, the number of people in other scenic spots is acceptable, but the round-trip air tickets are slightly more expensive.

At that time, I took the Xining-Dunhuang-Lanzhou route, focusing on the scenic spots that Dunhuang had been to.

Mogao Grottoes

Needless to say, the status of Mogao Grottoes is the largest and richest Buddhist art site in the world. Dunhuang must punch in.

Due to the restriction of holidays, official tickets can see 8 holes, and emergency tickets can only see 4 holes. Booking tickets in official website in advance is the king.

Mogao Grottoes is the best place in the management order of these big scenic spots I have experienced at present. Before seeing the real grottoes, you need to watch two digital movies to explain the history and culture of the Mogao Grottoes from a macro perspective. After watching the movie, the car ferry will arrange for you to visit the cave. So many people and so many times, everything is in good order, and the experience is really good.

Although there is a long queue, although only eight holes can be seen, it is worthwhile to wait. You don't need to bring a flashlight, just go in and watch it with the flashlight that explains. On the one hand, murals are afraid of light, on the other hand, it is really better to listen to stories while watching them.

It doesn't matter if you don't know much about the artistic and cultural background here, because everyone has a pair of eyes to discover beauty.

Mingsha Mountain-Crescent Spring

On the day I went to Mingsha Mountain, I caught the marathon, blocked roads everywhere and walked for a long time.

The imaginary desert should be at the end of the road, deserted. However, Mingsha Mountain is very interesting, which may be the reason for the scenic spot. When I walked into the gate, I suddenly saw a large desert and was caught off guard.

Camels are a must. It's a little expensive, but it's worth it. It will take you a long way. There is a feeling of caravan crossing the Silk Road, but people who are afraid of heights may be a little scared. You should pay attention to keep warm when it is windy.

Climbing up the dune can give you a panoramic view of the crescent spring, but it is a bit difficult to climb up the dune. It's a rope ladder, especially for people like me who are afraid of heights and need hands and feet. It's scary. It's windy. I scream in the middle, but I will see different scenery when I climb up. It was fun to go down the sand dune, and my legs came down like pedaling.

Shazhou night market

The night market is very lively at night and will last until after midnight. There are so many delicious foods and many souvenir shops. Remember to distinguish between true and false and bargain.

There are many people pushing carts to sell dried fruits in the night market. There is an old couple near the head, very enthusiastic, desperately stuffed into your hand for you to taste. Because it's delicious, I bought a lot of dried apricots boiled in apricot skin water from Li Guang, which is delicious. Unfortunately, wechat was not added at that time, otherwise it could be expressed. Remember to give me a contact information if you meet a partner who is considering going again. ...

"Playing Pipa" Statue

You can navigate when you pass by, not far from Shazhou Night Market.

Yangguan-Yumenguan-Ya Dan Ghost Town

After planning the trip, I found that I could stay in Dunhuang for two days, so I chose this route again. It is not suitable for them to take this route by car, so they signed up for a day trip to the local area. The route is relatively mature, driving back and forth for a long time in a day, leaving early and returning late, but the scenery is worth it.

The ghost town of Ya Dan is the front of Lop Nur, with Gobi on both sides of the road, and signs of beware of wolves and no man's land everywhere. The landscape of Ya Dan is irreversible, and some parts have collapsed.

The ghost town is free at sunset.

The best tourist time in Dunhuang is May-June, 8- 10. It is best to go to -65438+ 10 in August. At that time, Dunhuang was crisp in autumn, avoiding the highest temperature in Dunhuang. But check the weather before you go. Sometimes sandstorms are quite serious. If possible, it is best to avoid the National Day Golden Week and travel to Dunhuang to avoid crowding.

I personally prefer natural scenery. I recommend you to visit the Mogao Grottoes when you go to Dunhuang. Mogao Grottoes is one of the most famous business cards in Dunhuang, with the richest Buddhist art content. There are more than 700 caves, which will definitely give people goose bumps. It is also a place that must be recommended for domestic cultural landscapes. However, you must listen to the explanation after you go, or search for information yourself before you go, otherwise you will really come to watch the excitement. .

Founded in the pre-Qin period of the Sixteen Countries, it has formed a huge scale after the Sixteen Countries, the Northern Dynasties, the Sui and Tang Dynasties, the Five Dynasties, the Xixia Dynasty, the Yuan Dynasty and other dynasties. It is also the largest and most abundant Buddhist art shrine in the world.

Mogao Grottoes belong to the national key cultural relics protection units, commonly known as Thousand Buddha Cave. It is known as the most valuable cultural discovery in the 20th century and the "Louvre in the East". It is located in Dunhuang at the western end of Hexi Corridor and is famous for its exquisite murals and statues. Mogao Grottoes consists of Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes Digital Exhibition Center and Mogao Grottoes Physical Cave.

Some people say that it is the most brilliant museum of oriental art; Some people say that it is the most inscrutable Buddhist resort; Some people say it is the most amazing architectural hall. Whether you like Buddhism or not, you must see it for yourself and feel its unparalleled elegance.

The sun rises in the morning, and the natural light in the cave is the best, which is the best time to visit ~

As a reminder, it is strictly forbidden to take pictures inside the Mogao Grottoes. Every flash of the flash is equivalent to the mural being exposed to the sun for three years. Please pay attention to protection. Remember not to take pictures, don't take pictures, don't take pictures! ! !

Recommended spring: mid-May to the end of June, and strongly recommended autumn: early September-65438+1mid-October. Although the weather is not hot in both seasons, there are few windy and dusty days, and it has not yet reached the peak season such as summer vacation, so people had better play less.

In autumn, the golden poplar leaves, blue sky and white clouds, yellow sand dunes and gray Gobi add a desolate and uninhibited feeling, which is also the easiest to produce.

The scenery is super cold in winter. Orange seed's sister went there on business in June165438+1October in winter, wearing heavy clothes. If she didn't drive, carpooling would be very inconvenient, so she had to charter a car. When she travels alone, some big shops will close. However, there is one advantage, that is, the price can be bargained, the ticket and explanation fees have dropped a lot, and the expenses have been reduced a lot.

If you go to Dunhuang, you can catch up with all the nearby scenic spots. After all, a trip costs a lot of round-trip transportation.

In addition to the Mogao Grottoes and Crescent Spring, there are many scenic spots worth visiting in Mingsha Mountain.

D 1 Hotel-Mogao Grottoes-Mingsha Mountain-Shazhou Night Market (Accommodation)

D2 Dunhuang-Ancient City-West Thousand Buddha Cave-Yangguan-Desert Camping

D3 Dunhuang-Yumenguan-Han Great Wall Site-Dunhuang Ya Dan Geopark

Note: It's best to ask a tour guide or have an explanation when you are in the Mogao Grottoes, so that you can understand and understand the meaning expressed in it.

The above is the most classic route. For tourists with limited time, they can exchange or adjust their rankings according to their own habits.

Dunhuang, located on the Silk Road, is famous for its grottoes and murals. June to 10 is the most suitable time to travel, not only the temperature is comfortable, but also you can taste all kinds of delicious fruits. If you plan to travel to Dunhuang, the following attractions are recommended to be the most worthwhile:

Mogao Grottoes: It can be said that if there were no Mogao Grottoes, Dunhuang might just be an ordinary desert town. There are 735 caves in the Mogao Grottoes, which have been sleeping in the desert for thousands of years. It is the largest and richest Buddhist art site in the world, and it is also a must-see spot for most tourists in their lifetime. It is recommended to do some homework before visiting, otherwise they may get confused.

Crescent Spring in Mingsha Mountain: Located at the northern foot of Mingsha Mountain, 5 kilometers southwest of Dunhuang City, it is named after its crescent shape and is known as the "first spring in the desert". Mingsha Mountain near the spring is named after the sound of quicksand. It is recommended to go at night. The sand dunes in the sunset are the most beautiful. Due to the large temperature difference between day and night, friends who plan to camp in Mingsha Mountain to watch the sunrise in the desert had better prepare a thick coat.

Leiyin Temple: Leiyin Temple, known as "the hometown of a good country and the holy land of Buddhism", is where Xuanzang lived and gave lectures when he returned from Buddhist scriptures in the West. Zhu Fahu, Fa Xian, Kumarajiva and other eminent monks have also traveled to Yun Xi. The incense in the temple is flourishing, less than 400 meters away from the crescent spring in Mingsha Mountain, and you can get there by bus No.3.

Yumenguan: Yumenguan, located about 90 kilometers northwest of Dunhuang, was built in11year BC, and was named after Hetian jade entered the Central Plains. Scenic spots also include the Great Wall of Han Dynasty and Hezang City. Among them, the Han Great Wall, 4 kilometers away from Yumenguan, is the best preserved Han Great Wall in China. Hecang City, which is 0/4 km away from Yumenguan/Kloc-,is the grain and grass warehouse of the Han army and is worth visiting.

Ya Dan Geopark: Dunhuang Ya Dan Geopark, located in the northwest of Dunhuang 180 km, also known as ghost town, is located at the edge of Lop Nur desert, where there is a unique wind erosion landscape, especially at sunset. Tickets for scenic spots are in 80 yuan (including sightseeing tickets in 30 yuan).

Yangguan: Located 70km southwest of Dunhuang, Yangguan is the throat of ancient land transportation in China, and it is also the place you can feel most in the Great Wall. The remaining houses, channels and other websites are still clearly visible today. Dundun Mountain near the scenic spot is the best place to shoot "Lonely Smoke in the Desert, Long River Falling in the Yen". In addition, don't miss the yangguan museum with rich collections.

Dunhuang Museum: There are more than 4,000 pieces of cultural relics/kloc-0 in the museum, including the precious scriptures of Mogao Grottoes and the world's rare Dunhuang suicide note, which is a must-see attraction for tourists. The museum is free and closed on Monday. How to get there: Take bus No.3, Dunhuang is a small city, and it's about 2 kilometers' walk.

As a semi-local, in addition to the famous scenic spots, I would also like to recommend the newly-built crescent spring town.

It is roughly divided into two parts: cultural creation and food.