You will find mentions to Dunhuang in any silk road history book. It was a major stop on the ancient Silk Road. This ancient oasis city has a relaxed atmosphere and a pleasant city centre with a lively crafts market. The two main attractions in the region are the Moggao Caves and the Crescent Lake.
The cresent lake, pictured below is located south of the city centre, a few hundred meters out of the oasis.
Similar to Zhangye Daxia, it is now an attraction park. Buses packed of tourists arrive at the dozens every day. Camel caravans loaded with excited tourists (their legs equipped with gaiters to protect them from the discomfort of the sand) wonder around the dunes, young couples pose for selfies in front of the postcard-like monastery, families rent sleighs and glide down the impressive 200m high sandunes... Again, something out of a strange, quirky dream, but still uniquely beautiful and totally worth the visit.
Small note to say that the high speed train does not go to Dunhuang. You need to travel to Liuyuan South, which is northeast of Dunhuang, and catch a taxi from there to Dunhuang. Taxis are waiting at the train station.
Similar to Zhangye Daxia, it is now an attraction park. Buses packed of tourists arrive at the dozens every day. Camel caravans loaded with excited tourists (their legs equipped with gaiters to protect them from the discomfort of the sand) wonder around the dunes, young couples pose for selfies in front of the postcard-like monastery, families rent sleighs and glide down the impressive 200m high sandunes... Again, something out of a strange, quirky dream, but still uniquely beautiful and totally worth the visit.
Small note to say that the high speed train does not go to Dunhuang. You need to travel to Liuyuan South, which is northeast of Dunhuang, and catch a taxi from there to Dunhuang. Taxis are waiting at the train station.
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