The country is reputed to have the most area and likely population is beyond China. This also is a country that people around the world are interested in traveling quite a bit because China is an interesting country whether Traditions culture defense, life of a unique population and location. Therefore, there are many statistics of people entering and leaving the country for tourism and the tourist places are interested including in Crescent Lake or an oasis in the Gobi desert of Dunhuang which located in Gansu Province.
At present It has been proven that the whisper of the whispering sand dunes is in fact the sound of the wind that blows through the sand. The surrounding area itself Which, with special features, terrain and wind currents in this area Causing as the wind blew the sand back and forth will cause such a sound phenomenon. In addition, the special characteristics of the said landscape and wind currents Also causes the water in the crescent lake to be clear all the time Because the wind blows sand dust over the lake all the time Causing no sand dust to fall into the lake and turned into a lake surrounded by sand dunes instead.
The crescent lake is believed to be at least 2,000 years old. It is considered the only oasis in the desert around Dunhuang, the first checkpoint for commerce. Traveling on the Silk Road to trade in China and is the last checkpoint to rest, fill supplies. For the caravans departing from ancient China to the western regions. Although in the era after the Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644 AD), the Silk Road lost its popularity due to war problems. But the crescent lake and the whispered sand dunes are never without people. Because this place is still important as an oasis for the people who have lived there all the way until 1990, the average depth measured in the lake from 5 meters has been reduced to just 0.9 meters, causing the Chinese government to enter. Let’s play a role in maintaining, replenishing water to preserve this crescent-shaped lake to the present day.
Open-close hours: Crescent Lake and Whisper Sand Dunes Open for visit every day from 6.00 – 19.30 hrs. However, the opening time – closed May change according to season and climate.
Admission Fee: the crescent lake Tickets can be purchased at both locations at the price of 120 yuan / person in May – October, which is the tourist season, and half the price of 60 yuan / person for November – April, which is considered to be off the tourist season.
Right time for travel
From June – September is the best time. For visiting the crescent moon lake and whispering sand dunes Due to the desert terrain of this place is extremely hot in the summer and cool weather, including snow in the winter Which is a huge obstacle to visit.
Most of the journey has to start by plane to get off at Chiayuan City Station. And there are many options for traveling later in Tunhuang as convenient.
Get to to the Crescent Lake and Whispering Sand Dunes
Crescent Lake and Whisper Sand Dunes Located about 6 kilometers south of Dunhuang District, due to being a popular tourist destination. There are many ways to travel, such as
- Taxis – Theu have a service fee of just 5 yuan only, which is considered a convenient transportation and tourists are very popular.
- Public buses – from Dunhuang District, tourists can use public transportation number 3 from the city. And get off at the stop in front of the entrance to the crescent lake and the whispering sand dunes With a service fee of only 1 yuan / person
- Bicycles – This are another travel that is popular with tourists who like adventure travel and exercise. Which tourists can ride in the same direction that cars and public buses run However, some hotels in Dunhuang District may provide bicycles for tourists at no additional cost.
How to get there:
Dunhuang District is located in Jiu Quan City, Gansu Province, due to many important tourist attractions. Dunhuang District therefore has both domestic airports and other public transportation services to choose from which are
From Chiayi City to Dunhuang District – Chiayi City is 372 kilometers away from Dunhuang District. Visitors can Use plane services Come down to Jiayu Quan City And travel to Dunhuang District by choosing to use the service
By Train
- You can travel by standard train from Chiayi City to Dunhuang District. Which takes 4 hours – 5½ hours to travel by train is a trip that is very popular with tourists. You can check the train schedule and book travel tickets online at http://www.12306.cn/mormhweb/ (Chinese) or https://english.ctrip.com/trains/ (English)
By Bus
- takes only 3½ – 4 hours to travel from Chiayi Quan to Dunhuang District, and there are also many rounds of travel to choose from each day. It is another trip that tourists are popular with.
By Public car / taxi
- Another journey that is equally popular. Since it is the most convenient way to travel and you can also negotiate with public taxis and ask for travel recommendations. In addition, tourists can use the service anywhere in the city or call the hotel.
From Lanzhou City to Dunhuang District – Lanzhou City is Major city of Gansu Province Located approximately 1,096 kilometers from Dunhuang. Traveling to Dunhuang.
By Airplane
Dunhuang Airport is located just 13 kilometers east of the center of the district. Traveling by plane to Dunhuang is therefore very convenient. And also regarded as the fastest journey.
By Train
You can choose to use the service. Both standard trains And high-speed bullet trains The standard train travel time is 12½ – 16 hours, while the travel time of the high speed bullet train is 6½ – 7½ hours. Both train types have multiple round trips per day. It is another trip that tourists are popular with. Travelers can check the train round and reserve tickets online at http://www.12306.cn/mormhweb/ (Chinese) or https://english.ctrip.com/trains/ (English)
By Bus
Due to the distance of more than 1,000 kilometers, traveling by bus from Lanzhou to Dunhuang District takes 17-24 hours, which is suitable for tourists who like to take a long break during the journey. There are also many rounds of travel available to choose from per day.
