Travel Notes of Great Ring Road in Qingdao, Gansu Province (2)

Travel Notes of Great Ring Road in Qingdao, Gansu Province (2)

On the third day, Zhangye >> Crescent Spring in Mingsha Mountain >>& gt& gt Dunhuang is beautiful.

After breakfast, take a bus to Dunhuang Gobi and visit the desert wonders Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring.

Mingsha Mountain is named after the sound of sand. It was called "Shajiao Mountain" and "Shensha Mountain" in ancient times. The mountain is made of quicksand, which is about 40km long from east to west and 20km wide from north to south, with the highest elevation of1715m. Its mountains are adjacent to the sand ridges, and the peaks are like blades, which is very spectacular. The sand is pink, yellow, green, white and black, glittering and translucent, without a trace of dust. In case of friction and vibration, it will make a sound, such as drums and horns, as light as silk and bamboo and as heavy as thunder. Therefore, "Shaling Qingming" is one of the "eight scenic spots" in Dunhuang.

In a green basin surrounded by Mingsha Mountain peaks, there is a crescent-shaped clear water, which is the crescent spring. Fire and water are always incompatible, and desert springs are hard to exist. But the crescent moon spring falls in the yellow sand like a crescent moon. The spring water is cool and clear, delicious and sweet, and has been lying quietly in the arms of Shashan for thousands of years. Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring are twin sisters in the desert Gobi. "The mountain is famous for its spirit, and the water is beautiful with spirit". Whether it's a bird's eye view from the top of the mountain or swimming by the spring, tourists will be fascinated. There is indeed a feeling of "singing sand mountains and washing the heart with crescent springs".

Sun protection must be done well.

Entertainment projects in scenic spots

Activities such as sand skiing, camel riding, driving desert off-road vehicles, go-karting, skydiving, paragliding, sand bathing and sand therapy have been carried out in Yueya Spring Scenic Area of Mingsha Mountain. Most camel riding events are compulsory. At present, Yueya Spring Scenic Spot in Mingsha Mountain operates Camel Peak 12 15, 2 16 households with more than 400 professional camel haulers engaged in camel transportation services. During the tourist season, each camel is restricted to five trips a day. Route: Yue Ming Square West-Dongfeng-Koizumi Bay, camel round-trip fare 100 yuan/person. If you ask the camel driver to take your picture, it will cost 20 yuan. ) The camel pulling service is in place to help you take photos and choose the scenery until the tourists are satisfied. Visitors can rent sand-proof shoe covers according to their own needs after entering the scenic spot. 15 yuan/Double.

Riding on a high hump, you can experience the journey of the Silk Road in the desert, and the camel bell echoes. Step on the warm beach and feel the desert sand like the sea. People walk in the sand. The trip to Gan Qing must see Mingsha Mountain and Gobi Crescent Spring, which is definitely full of harvest.

It's a long journey that day, so tourists are advised to bring their own snacks. On the way, they can enjoy the unique beauty of the Gobi in the northwest and the snow that does not melt all the year round on Qilian Mountain. On the way, we will pass through Guazhou service area, a rest stop with a bathroom. Some local vendors sell goods here. Because of the lack of water resources, some rest stops will charge toilet fees. You'd better prepare some small change in cash.

I live in Dunhuang city at night, where it is not dark at eight or nine in the evening. Enjoy the scenery of Danghe River and the murals of Dunhuang Grottoes. Danghe River runs through the whole city from south to north, which naturally divides Dunhuang into Hedong and Hexi. According to historical records, today's Dunhuang people actually lived for more than 300 years, and all the residents immigrated from 56 counties in Gansu during the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty. Because the Yellow River passes through Gansu Province, people west of the Yellow River are placed in the area west of Danghe River in Dunhuang, which is called Hexi people. People east of the Yellow River were placed in the Hedong area of Dunhuang, called Hedong people. People familiar with Dunhuang should know that Hexi people and Hedong people have completely different accents. Hexi accent is melodious and has a strong sense of frustration, much like the accents of Wuwei and Zhangye, while Hedong accent is straightforward and rough, especially like Shaanxi dialect. Dang River, a mother river and a river of life, melts from Qilian Mountain and enters Dunhuang. Snow melts and flows like a jade belt. This is the only underground river in China that runs from south to north. She moistens the Gobi Oasis and nurtures the people of Dunhuang. The vast Gobi tells the story of the oasis, and the trickle records the vicissitudes of the desert.

The commentator's explanation is very serious and clear, and he can answer all kinds of questions raised by tourists at any time to form an interaction. During the visit, he learned more about the ancient culture of China.

After visiting the Mogao Grottoes, take a bus to Delingha (550KM, about 7 hours' drive, Liu Ge Expressway-Dexiao Expressway). On the way, we crossed Dang Jinshan and Ya Dan in Qinghai, which is Ya Dan in Qaidam. This was carved 75 million years ago when the west wind eroded the crust of salt and sand. It is regarded as a ghost town by the world, labyrinthine and unique, and it is a large-scale wind-eroded soil forest group discovered in China so far. Emerald Lake Another beautiful place in Haixi Prefecture, Qinghai Province, the famous Dachaidan Emerald Lake attracts tourists from all walks of life with another sky-like beauty formed by its emerald lake water. Overlooking the whole lake from God's point of view is as striking as a few broken emeralds. Dark brown land, white salt crystals, blue-green lakes and colorful colors make your eyes shine. She is a real secret isolated from the world, without landmarks, and even the locals rarely know that she is a peerless secret in the depths of Qaidam! After the tour, continue to drive to Delingha. Upon arrival, check into the hotel.