Listed in China's national attractions directory — in 酒泉, Gansu. Show the Chinese name to any taxi driver; confirm tickets and hours before you go.
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It's well worth a visit. The camel caravan is truly spectacular, and climbing the sand dunes is not as easy as you might think—it's an experience worth having. The night views are also very beautiful. If you have enough time, it's worth staying to experience the concert with tens of thousands of people.
I finally made it to the long-awaited Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake. Only by standing in the desert in person did I truly understand how breathtaking the scenery from our textbooks really is. An endless expanse of yellow sand stretches to the horizon. When the wind blows, the sand rustles softly—it truly lives up
The sand dunes are truly breathtaking. Nature really inspires awe. Climbing up the tall sand hill and looking out at Crescent Lake is such a beautiful sight, especially in the glow of the setting sun and after the lights come on—it's absolutely stunning!
Visitor reviews, translated from Chinese.
甘肃省酒泉市敦煌市鸣山路
酒泉 · 甘肃省
(0937)8883388,400-118-3388 (Chinese)
Top sites (Forbidden City, Badaling Great Wall) use timed-entry and sell out in peak season — book 1–3 days ahead. Most 3A/4A areas sell tickets at the gate.
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