Title: Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring Travel Guide: Best of Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring, Jiuquan Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring](https://expedia.co.uk/Mingsha-Mountain-And-Crescent-Spring-Jiuquan-Hotels.0-n553248633981709410-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Mingsha-Mountain-And-Crescent-Spring.d553248633981709410.Car-Hire-Guide)[Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Mingsha-Mountain-And-Crescent-Spring.d553248633981709410.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring Travel Guide ## Jiuquan ![Photo by Wanderlustfemale](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/75a32ae43e00300476e9ad0a50ff472c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Wanderlustfemale](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/75a32ae43e00300476e9ad0a50ff472c.jpg) ![Photo by TS](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/040f3ba8662b63b58b7e9d3a4d75c06d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by TS](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/040f3ba8662b63b58b7e9d3a4d75c06d.jpg) ![Photo by TS](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e428362dc925f47b373585a5fd20ccc0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by TS](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e428362dc925f47b373585a5fd20ccc0.jpg) ## Visit Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Jiuquan travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Jiuquan.dx6140429) * * * ### Popular places to visit ![Crescent Lake](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e428362dc925f47b373585a5fd20ccc0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Crescent Lake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Crescent Lake during your travels in Dunhuang. Discover the area's desert landscape and sunrises. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Crescent-Lake-Jiuquan.d6096046.Attraction) ![Mogao Caves](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d70c4a250e5fe48109bb33602fe199ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mogao Caves After visiting Mogao Caves, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dunhuang. Amble around the area's forests or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mogao-Caves-Jiuquan.d6096048.Attraction) #### Bell Tower You can find out about the history of Dunhuang with a trip to Bell Tower. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bell-Tower-Jiuquan.d663324668933738496.Attraction) #### Mingsha Shan Explore the great outdoors at Mingsha Shan, a lovely green space in Dunhuang. Discover the area's desert landscape and sunrises. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mingsha-Shan-Dunhuang.d6096050.Attraction) #### Dunhuang Museum You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Dunhuang Museum during your travels in Dunhuang. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's desert landscape. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunhuang-Museum-Jiuquan.d553248621532750538.Attraction) #### Xiqian Buddha Caves You can find out about the history of Dunhuang with a stop at Xiqian Buddha Caves. Wander the parks or discover the area's desert landscape. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Xiqian-Buddha-Caves-Dunhuang.d553248621532750527.Attraction) ### Things to do ![2-Day Amazing Dunhuang Private Tour with Mogao Caves and More](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2732395/13acce18-1fc3-4794-b4d1-d8b3e2be6999.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 2-Day Amazing Dunhuang Private Tour with Mogao Caves and More £672 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2-day-amazing-dunhuang-private-tour-with-mogao-caves-and-more.a2732395.activity-details) [See all activities in Jiuquan](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Jiuquan.d6140429.Travel-Guide-Activities) * * * ## Top hotels in Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring ![Dunhuang Season Boutique Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24130000/24124400/24124400/128477b7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dunhuang Season Boutique Hotel No.8 Mingshan Road, Dunhuang, Jiuquan, Gansu Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Dunhuang. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and free airport pick-up. Popular attractions Shazhou Market ... "The people who work here are nice (but don't speak English) but the property is not up to reasonable western tourist standards. Some rooms reek of smoke (we were next to a 4-bunk bed room with Chinese men chain smoking), there is no sound mitigation to the doors so you hear every elevator chime and ..." Reviewed on 7 Sept 2019 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F10%2F2025&endDate=04%2F10%2F2025&selected=24124400&PinnedHotelID=24124400&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981709410) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F10%2F2025&endDate=04%2F10%2F2025&selected=24124400&PinnedHotelID=24124400&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981709410) ![Four Points by Sheraton Dunhuang](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111520000/111512600/111512510/af300525_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Four Points by Sheraton Dunhuang North of Sanwei Rd & West of Feitian Ave, No. 888-1, Dunhuang, Jiuquan, Gansu Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £87 25 Sept - 26 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star hotel in Dunhuang. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), Wi-Fi (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Shazhou Market and Dunhuang ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews) Bon hôtel "Bon hôtel, mais le personnel manque de formation ( peu d’anglais, appelle la chambre et raccroche au nez plusieurs fois quand le client ne parle pas chinois, ne considère pas le client à la réception car concentré sur les écrans alors qu’il n’y a personne etc etc… )" Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F09%2F2025&endDate=26%2F09%2F2025&selected=111512510&PinnedHotelID=111512510&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981709410) ![dunhuang sanmuyuanminsu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116480000/116475900/116475879/9ace8b28_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### dunhuang sanmuyuanminsu Dunhuang, Jiuquan, Gansu Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £89 25 Sept - 26 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star B&B in Dunhuang. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Bell Tower and Mingsha Shan are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews) "The room is spacious and clean with many impressive smart appliances, beds are super comfortable, separate bathroom with nice rainfall shower and bathtub and a toilet room with a washer for laundry. Hotel owner is very nice and friendly, even helped with picking up online shopping delivery at a nearby ..." Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F09%2F2025&endDate=26%2F09%2F2025&selected=116475879&PinnedHotelID=116475879&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981709410) ![dunhuang shanyexiantingminsu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115990000/115985300/115985287/0f5ad043_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### dunhuang shanyexiantingminsu Dunhuang, Jiuquan, Gansu Stay at this 3-star B&B in Dunhuang. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Bell Tower and Dunhuang Museum are located ... [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F10%2F2025&endDate=04%2F10%2F2025&selected=115985287&PinnedHotelID=115985287&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981709410) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F10%2F2025&endDate=04%2F10%2F2025&selected=115985287&PinnedHotelID=115985287&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981709410) ![Han Tang · Grand Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107474600/107474514/w660h427x0y0-833b8640_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Han Tang · Grand Hotel No.310 Middle Yangguan Road, Dunhuang, Gansu Stay at this hotel in Dunhuang. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Shazhou Market and Dunhuang Museum are ... 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