Mingsha Shan - Echoing-Sand Mountain, Gansu, China
4.5 (439 reviews) Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM Spent Ranking #2 in Dunhuang Mountains
Tickets are good for three days
We really enjoyed the striking views of the sand dunes. The entrance fee is 100 RM, but the ticket is actually good for three days, so you can come back at sunset and sunrise if you want. Once you are inside, you have an option to take a bus to the base of a dune for a small fee, or to take a camel ride, or rent an ATV. We choose none of the above and simply walked. slightly off the main bath was a path thru some greenery which was much cooler. On the main dune they have set wires in the sand to give you a little traction going up. There are plenty of concessions within the park and you can wander about as much as you want. According to the signage their is no worries about erosion of the dune because so much sand gets blown up every day.
Address
Three miles from Dunhuang, Dunhuang 831900 China
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Working hours
Monday : 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Tuesday : 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday : 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Thursday : 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Friday : 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Saturday : 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Sunday : 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Current local date and time now
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 7:47
User Ratings
4.5 based on (439 reviews)
Reviews
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5Stephen C 5:00 PM Oct 10, 2020
Fun experience
This place turned out to be a lot more fun than I anticipate. We set off early to try to avoid the crowds. Even though this was just after the October Holidays, there was still a lot of people for 8:30 AM arrival. Our first stop was the camel ride. For 100 RMB this is well worth the experience. The guides will set off in groups of five. The entire journey is about one hour. Along the way the guide offered to take photo with the our camera for 20 RMB. We took the offer and she took plenty of good photos. Next stop is to the Crescent Moon Spring. The view from the ground level is OK but if you really want to see the spring and the pavillion that is next to it, you will have to climb up the sand dunes. The climb is well worth it as the view from up there is fantastic. We used the rope ladders they were laid on the floor and that really helped our climb . Coming down is a lot easier as we just use gravity. All in all, this is a fun outing and do set aside at least 3 hours to enjoy the place.
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5C B 5:00 PM Jul 13, 2021
Tickets are good for three days
We really enjoyed the striking views of the sand dunes. The entrance fee is 100 RM, but the ticket is actually good for three days, so you can come back at sunset and sunrise if you want. Once you are inside, you have an option to take a bus to the base of a dune for a small fee, or to take a camel ride, or rent an ATV. We choose none of the above and simply walked. slightly off the main bath was a path thru some greenery which was much cooler. On the main dune they have set wires in the sand to give you a little traction going up. There are plenty of concessions within the park and you can wander about as much as you want. According to the signage their is no worries about erosion of the dune because so much sand gets blown up every day.
