One must visit Dunhuang at least once in their lifetime. Witness the faith embodied by the Mogao Caves, the tenacious resilience of the Crescent Moon Spring, the untouched spring breeze at the Yumen Pass, the flying apsaras and their colorful garments, the Buddha's radiant light, the vast stretches of yellow sand, and the echoing camel bells... Now, let's explore the precautions for visiting Dunhuang's tourist attractions.
Mogao Caves Scenic Area
A flashlight is needed to visit the Mogao Caves, and the tour guides are equipped with one. If you are particularly interested in the Mogao Caves, you may bring your own; cameras and video cameras are not allowed inside the caves and can be stored at the entrance.
It is everyone's responsibility to protect cultural relics. Photography, carving, scribbling, touching murals, and painted sculptures are prohibited inside the caves. Those who damage or harm cultural relics will be dealt with according to national regulations.
Crescent Moon Spring and Singing Sand Mountain Scenic Area
The Singing Sand Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring scenic area is primarily for sand activities. Please protect your valuable items such as mobile phones, cameras, and video cameras to prevent damage or loss in the sand. When traveling to desert areas, it is best not to wear jewelry, as it can be difficult to find if dropped in the sand.
When visiting Singing Sand Mountain, take sun protection measures and wear flat shoes, sports shoes, or sandals.
When riding a camel, follow the staff's instructions and hold onto the handrails firmly. Be cautious when the camel stands up or lies down to avoid falling. At these times, hold tightly to the camel's saddle or hump, stay tense, and ride naturally in rhythm with the camel's steps. Adjust your sitting posture as needed and dismount to walk periodically.
Please follow the scenic area's signs and confine your climbing activities to the designated areas.
Visitors with hypertension, heart conditions, or those who have consumed alcohol should assess their physical condition and avoid vigorous running.
Yardang Devil City
Visitors without a second-generation ID card are prohibited from entering the scenic area. At the checkpoint, visitors must present a green health code, have their temperature checked, wear a mask, and scan a code to fill in relevant information before entering.
All visitors must present their second-generation ID card for inspection before boarding the sightseeing vehicles.
Yardang Devil City is located on the eastern edge of the Lop Nur, where magnetic interference is significant. There is no mobile signal inside the scenic area, so it is advised not to venture deep alone to avoid danger.
The entrance to Yardang Devil City is very windy. It is recommended to protect against sun, sand, and wind. Be cautious with hats and other personal items, as they can easily be blown away and difficult to retrieve.
Yardang Devil City is a vast scenic area, mostly uninhabited, with complex terrain. Please visit under the guidance of the scenic area's tour guides and do not leave the group or venture outside the designated areas to ensure safety.
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