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Dunhuang Dragon Boat Festival Nanny-level Guide 🎈 Three days to explore the Pearl of the Desert + Dragon Boat Festival Special Events|A Complete Guide to the Ancient Silk Road Festival Experience

#Dragon Boat Festival good places 🌞 Come to Dunhuang during the Dragon Boat Festival, you can not only immerse yourself in the thousand-year-old murals and the vast desert, but also experience the Dragon Boat Festival customs of the ancient Silk Road! I just came back from Dunhuang, and I have compiled the most practical guide to help you avoid pitfalls and have fun~ 🌟【Must-visit attractions|Thousands of years of culture and natural wonders】 Mogao Grottoes | The flying fairy in the murals has been guarding for thousands of years, feel the shock of Buddhist art Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake | A cool summer in the desert oasis, a short experience of the Dragon Boat Race on Dragon Boat Festival Yadan Ghost City | Mysterious wind-eroded landforms, great photos taken at sunset Dunhuang Ancient City|Dragon Boat Festival Hanfu Experience + Traditional Handicraft Activities 🚀【Exclusive festival gameplay|The most authentic way to enjoy the Dragon Boat Festival】 🎨 Cultural experience: Participate in the Mogao Grottoes mural copying class and experience the ancient art 🧧 Dragon Boat Festival customs: Ancient City Hanfu parade + Zongzi wrapping competition + mugwort sachet making 🌄 Camera position: Watch the sunset halfway up Mingsha Mountain + Best shooting point in Yadan Park 🏜️ Outdoor adventure: camping under the stars at night, feeling the tranquility of the desert and the Milky Way 🏨【Accommodation recommendation】 Downtown: Yuntian International Hotel next to Shazhou Night Market is comfortable and convenient, with everything you need for eating, drinking and having fun Desert: Mingsha Mountain "Xingye Camping Hotel", open the tent to see the sea of ​​stars and sand dunes, experience the purest desert style 🍜【Dragon Boat Festival Food Selection】 Must-try: Donkey meat yellow noodles, apricot peel water, red willow barbecue Dragon Boat Festival Special Recommendation: Mugwort Zongzi and Sachet Tea, a Perfect Combination of Traditional Flavor and Coolness 🗺️【3-day Dragon Boat Festival Classic Route】 Day 1: Mogao Grottoes + Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake + Ancient City Hanfu Tour Day 2: Yadan Ghost City + Making Zongzi + Starry Sky Camping Experience Day 3: Dunhuang Ancient City + Dragon Boat Festival Traditional Handicrafts + Return ⚠️【Avoidance Guide】 Class A tickets for Mogao Grottoes are limited in number, and will be even more crowded during the Dragon Boat Festival. Please make a reservation 30 days in advance! Sun protection + sand protection when riding a camel or doing desert activities, bring sunglasses and a hat There is no signal in Yadan. Download the offline map in advance and follow the bus closely to avoid getting lost. The temperature difference between day and night in the desert is large, so prepare multiple layers of clothing and keep warm at night. 🌌【Dunhuang Dragon Boat Festival is a cultural journey spanning thousands of years】 Here, history and festivals embrace each other, and under the starry sky of the desert, you can feel the purest Chinese traditions and Silk Road style. If you don’t come to Dunhuang during the Dragon Boat Festival in 2025, you will definitely miss a unique cultural experience!
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Posted: May 27, 2025
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