Natural Scenery
Mingsha Mountain & Crescent Moon Spring
Dunhuang, China
3-4 hours
About
The golden singing sand dunes produce humming sounds when sliding down, while the Crescent Moon Spring forms a tiny oasis shaped like a curved moon, never buried by drifting sand for thousands of years.
Core highlights include camel caravan desert trekking, sand sliding, off-road vehicle dune driving, the ancient Moon Spring Pavilion complex, breathtaking desert sunset and clear night sky stargazing. The ticket is valid for 3 consecutive days with unlimited re-entry after facial registration.
Travel Tips
- Take Bus No.3 from downtown Dunhuang directly to the scenic gate, or take a 10-minute taxi ride
- Self-driving cars can use the official ecological parking lot with standard charging rules
- Reserve tickets in advance via the official WeChat mini-program with real-name ID
- Equip yourself with high-index sunscreen, sun hat, sand-proof mask and rented shoe covers to avoid scalding by hot sand
- Drink enough water and climb the sand slopes slowly to avoid exhaustion
- Secure mobile phones and cameras tightly to prevent them from dropping into loose sand
- Follow staff instructions strictly for camel riding and off-road activities
- Drones are restricted in the core desert protection area
Facilities
Gift ShopRestaurantPhotography Allowed
Admission
¥110/ adult
Child¥55
Senior¥55
Opening Hours
Mon05:00 - 20:30
Tue05:00 - 20:30
Wed05:00 - 20:30
Thu05:00 - 20:30
Fri05:00 - 20:30
Sat05:00 - 20:30
Sun05:00 - 20:30
Best Time to Visit
Weekday early mornings or late afternoons for fewer crowds