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鸣沙山月牙泉

Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake

Singing sand dunes with a spring-fed lake in the hollow. Go for the last two hours of light.

Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake · 鸣沙山月牙泉
China Unhurried editorial team · Owner-authored
Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake · 鸣沙山月牙泉
China Unhurried editorial team · Owner-authored
Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake · 鸣沙山月牙泉
China Unhurried editorial team · Owner-authored
Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake · 鸣沙山月牙泉
China Unhurried editorial team · Owner-authored

Opening hours

Getting there

Address available on the linked map.

Practical notes

The ticket is valid for repeat entry over three days. Climb the ladder of ropes up the big dune for sunset over the lake and the town's lights. Camel rides are on offer; walking is better. Sand gets everywhere.