Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring

About

Golden dunes meet a desert spring, a silk road dream

Why go

• Most impressive landscape of sand i've ever seen

Must try

• Camel rides
• Sandboarding
• Slide down dunes
• Watch the sunset performance

Pro tips

• Go late in the day to avoid the heat
• Follow the wooden ladder up the sand dune

Good to know

• Beware of the costume scam

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Rating

4.6 / 5 (624 reviews)