Summer in Dunhuang offers magical experiences

Tourists ride camels at the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring scenic area in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province. (People's Daily Online/Xi Juanjuan)
During the summer season, the rolling dunes of the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring scenic area in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, shimmer with enchanting brilliance under the sunset. The crystal-clear Crescent Spring nestles like an emerald jewel among the undulating sands, creating a breathtaking desert oasis.
Visitors explore this boundless sea of sand on camelback, immersing themselves in the authentic charm of the desert. As twilight descends and lights illuminate Mingsha Mountain, the highly anticipated "starlight concert" begins, where tourists join together in song, experiencing the romantic fusion of desert and music.

Tourists ride camels at the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring scenic area in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province. (People's Daily Online/Xi Juanjuan)

Tourists ride camels at the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring scenic area in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province. (People's Daily Online/Xi Juanjuan)

Tourists ride camels at the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring scenic area in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province. (People's Daily Online/Xi Juanjuan)

Photo shows the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring scenic area in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province. (People's Daily Online/Xi Juanjuan)

Photo shows a night view of rhe Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring scenic area in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province. (People's Daily Online/Xi Juanjuan)

Photo shows tourists at the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring scenic area in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province. (People's Daily Online/Xi Juanjuan)

Photo shows a drone light show at the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring scenic area in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province. (People's Daily Online/Xi Juanjuan)
