Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Mogao Caves
After visiting Mogao Caves, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dunhuang. Amble around the area's forests or experience its museums.
Bell Tower
You can find out about the history of Dunhuang with a trip to Bell Tower. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent Lake during your travels in Dunhuang. Discover the area's desert landscape and sunrises.
Yangguan Museum
You can study the exhibits at Yangguan Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Dunhuang. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
Xiqian Buddha Caves
You can find out about the history of Dunhuang with a stop at Xiqian Buddha Caves. Wander the parks or discover the area's desert landscape.
Yangguan Historic Sites
You can learn about the history of Dunhuang when you stop by Yangguan Historic Sites. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
Activities
Dunhuang Private Day Tour Mogao Grottoes, Singing Dunes and Crescent Moon Spring
Zhangye: 1-Day Tour Shandan Horse Farm & Mati Temple Grottoe
Our pick of the best Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring Hotel Deals
Dunhuang Season Boutique Hotel
The people who work here are nice (but don't speak English) but the property is not up to reasonable western tourist standards. Some rooms reek of smoke (we were next to a 4-bunk bed room with Chinese men chain smoking), there is no sound mitigation to the doors so you hear every elevator chime and ...
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2019
Four Points by Sheraton Dunhuang
Hotel charged for breakfast that was supposed to be included. Elevator broken 1st night. Room standard not different from premium as listed. Halls not clevacuumed or clean.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Dun Huang Shangheyijing Hotel
Wanda Vista Ganman Dunhuang
Han Tang · Grand Hotel
Sun Spring Hotel Dunhuang
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Other neighbourhoods around Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring
Suzhou
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Suzhou. You might want to make time for a stop at Qilian Mountains National Park or Beijiao Park.
