Mingshan Crescent Spring's scenery is truly beautiful

Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring are indeed a spectacular combination of natural and cultural wonders! Here, sand mountains embrace the emerald spring that has miraculously never dried up for thousands of years. Every casual photo looks like a professional shot. ✨ **Secret Timing** - Arrive 1 hour before sunrise (around 5:30 am in summer) when the sand ripples look like silk and the light is most dreamlike - During the blue hour after sunset (within 30 minutes after sunset), Crescent Spring lights up with warm yellow illumination, creating a stunning contrast of cool and warm tones 🐫 **Lesser-Known Ways to Explore** - Reverse route: Enter from the east gate and head straight to Crescent Spring, avoiding the main tourist crowds before climbing Mingsha Mountain - Camel bell night tour: Summer-exclusive nighttime camel rides (8:00-10:00 pm), listening to camel bells echo under the starry sky 📸 **Hidden Photo Spots** 1. Yuequan Pavilion on the southern hillside of the spring (telephoto lens needed) 2. Zhaixing Pavilion on the rooftop of "Dunhuang Hotel" outside the scenic area for a panoramic view 3. Reed thickets on the northwest side of the spring, perfect for framed composition shots