Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring

Jiuquan

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Popular places to visit

Crescent Moon Spring, Dunhuang, China

Crescent Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Crescent Lake during your travels in Dunhuang. Discover the area's desert landscape and sunrises.

Crescent Lake
Each grotto in the caves were decorated by a separate beneficiary. As a gift to Buddha.

Mogao Caves

After visiting Mogao Caves, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dunhuang. Amble around the area's forest or experience its museums.

Mogao Caves

Bell Tower

You can find out about the history of Dunhuang with a visit to Bell Tower. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

Bell Tower

Mingsha Shan

Explore the great outdoors at Mingsha Shan, a lovely green space in Dunhuang. Discover the area's desert landscape and sunrises.

Mingsha Shan

Dunhuang Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Dunhuang Museum during your travels in Dunhuang. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's desert landscape.

Dunhuang Museum

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.

Xiqian Buddha Caves

Things to do

2-Day Amazing Dunhuang Private Tour with Mogao Caves and More

2-Day Amazing Dunhuang Private Tour with Mogao Caves and More

$908
per adult
2-Day Amazing Dunhuang Private Tour with Mogao Caves and More
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Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring Hotel Deals

Mr.Wang with friends

Mr.Wang with friends

No.82 Group 1, Mingshan Village, Dunhuang, Gansu
Stay at this hotel in Dunhuang. Enjoy parking (surcharge) and a coffee shop/cafe. Popular attractions Bell Tower and Crescent Lake are located nearby.
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Dunhuang Season Boutique Hotel

Dunhuang Season Boutique Hotel

3.5 out of 5
No.8 Mingshan Road, Dunhuang, Jiuquan, Gansu
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Dunhuang. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and free airport pick-up. Popular attractions Shazhou Market ...
"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 Sep 7, 2019

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Dunhuang Season Boutique Hotel
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3 out of 5
Dunhuang, Jiuquan, Gansu
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$114 nightly
The price is $121 total per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
$121 total
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star B&B in Dunhuang. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Bell Tower and Mingsha Shan are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
"Room is too small"

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

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Four Points by Sheraton Dunhuang

Four Points by Sheraton Dunhuang

3 out of 5
North of Sanwei Rd & West of Feitian Ave, No. 888-1, Dunhuang, Jiuquan, Gansu
$117 nightly
The price is $124 total per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
$124 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Dunhuang. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), WiFi (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Shazhou Market and Dunhuang ...
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M International Hotel (Shazhou Night Market)

M International Hotel (Shazhou Night Market)

2 out of 5
No.589 Shazhou South Road, Dunhuang, Gansu
Stay at this hotel in Dunhuang. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a conference center, and train station pick-up service (surcharge). Popular attractions Shazhou Market ...
"A wonderful hotel close to the night market and other parts of the city. Just a short walk to the river, for example, and a little longer walk to the museum. Very convenient, friendly staff, nice rooms and amenities, provided you’re not looking for luxury. I would happily stay there again."

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2024

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M International Hotel (Shazhou Night Market)
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dunhuang shanyexiantingminsu

3 out of 5
Dunhuang, Jiuquan, Gansu
Stay at this 3-star B&B in Dunhuang. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Bell Tower and Dunhuang Museum are located ...
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The art of symmetric of ancient China architects.

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.

Suzhou
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