In 2020, Dunhuang will hike, once again take the ancient Silk Road Gobi for outdoor travel.

Go hiking in Dunhuang, go to Dunhuang to see the Mogao Grottoes, or go barefoot to see the crescent spring in Mingsha Mountain?

In Dunhuang, besides the Mogao Grottoes and the Crescent Spring in Mingsha Mountain, there is also the ancient Silk Road. On this ancient Silk Road, there are not only the red Gobi, but also the ruins of Hecang City, as well as the thrilling Yangguan and Yumenguan. As far as you can see, you can see the best scenery on the hiking road.

I. Red Gobi

Many people should be quite unfamiliar with the Red Gobi, but China does have a Red Gobi. Due to the weathering and oxidation of ancient iron, the sand was wrapped in a coat of iron oxide, and the endless Gobi became a "red ocean", which was very magnificent under the irradiation of sunlight.

Second, the ancient Silk Road.

The first stop to the west of Yumenguan is the third largest Populus euphratica forest in the world, the only feathered desert in the world, breathtaking paintings by painters, valleys with mountains and rivers and sand seas, and beacon towers of the Han Dynasty that have stood for two thousand years.

Three. Xihu wetland

Primitive natural vegetation, cherishing wild animals and natural wetlands, is the last natural ecological barrier to stop the eastward invasion of Taklimakan Desert and Hexi Corridor in Gansu Province.

Hiking tip: West Lake Wetland is also called "West Lake Pastoral Area". There are many mosquitoes, so friends should take protective measures. The outdoor mosquitoes in Dunhuang are quite powerful.

Four. The undeveloped Ya Dan Group.

Yumenguan in the west is a well-known no-man's land in the sea. The Ya Dan Group on the island is undeveloped and retains its original features. Under the influence of wind erosion climate for thousands of years and the long-term action of nature, it has gradually formed today's appearance.

Hiking tip: No man's land is very dangerous. No signal, no water, no food. Be sure to look for a guide when you go to no man's land. But it's better not to go No man's land is really too dangerous to cross by car.

Five, Yumenguan

In ancient times, it was called "Dafang Pancheng". The ancient camel bells were long, the voices were buzzing, the traffic was busy, the caravans were in an endless stream, and messengers came and went here, all of which were prosperous. At that time, Master Xuanzang also went west to learn from the scriptures, crossed the no-man's land and the Gobi Desert in Mohe and Yanqi, and went through hardships to reach Tianzhu to learn from the scriptures. From a distance, the beacon tower stands tall, and Populus euphratica is still tall and straight, which makes people fascinated.

1. Ticket purchase: After crossing the no-man's land, there are special ticket purchase points, namely, Yumenguan 40 yuan/person, and 90 yuan/person at the Great Wall Motor Ferry. I need an ID card, and the student ID card is half price.

2. Play: First visit Yumenguan Museum. After going out, you can walk to Hezang City, then go back to the museum exit and take a bus ferry to the Great Wall of Han Dynasty. The whole journey is about 1 hour.

3. Yumenguan Site: According to historical records, Yumenguan and another important pass, Yangguan, are located in Longle County, Dunhuang County, where troops are stationed to plant pesticides. At that time, the traffic between the Central Plains and the Western Regions had to pass through these two passes.

4. Hecang City Site: commonly known as Dafang Pancheng, built in the Western Han Dynasty. Hecang City is located on the concave ground next to the east-west Shule River ancient road, about 50 meters to the west. This is a big lake, level as a mirror, blue and transparent, with reeds, red willows and licorice on the shore and unfathomable swamps on the east. According to the research excavated by archaeologists, Hecang City is an important munitions warehouse in the Great Wall Frontier Reserve. Guard Yumenguan, Yangguan, the Great Wall, beacon towers and all the supplies of food, clothing and military supplies to ensure the vigorous fighting capacity of the border guards.

5. Han Great Wall Site: In addition to the main line of the Han Great Wall from Jiandunzi to Mamutu in the northern section of Dunhuang, there are also branches of the Han Great Wall from Yumenguan to Yangguan, Yangguan to Danghekou and Mamutu to Bend Pier. With the passage of more than two years and the destruction of wind, rain and quicksand, part of the Great Wall was razed to the ground and most of it was preserved. Among them, the Great Wall around the Danggu Tunnel to the west of Yumenguan is well preserved, with a foundation width of 3 meters, a residual height of 3 meters and a top width of 1 meter, which is the most complete section of the Great Wall in Han Dynasty.

6. Yangguan

Yangguan in the Western Han Dynasty, together with Yumenguan, was the gateway to the Western Regions at that time. Yangguan is located on the "ancient beach" in Nanhu Township, 70 kilometers southwest of Dunhuang City in Hexi Corridor.

Yangguan is also an important pass for the Han Dynasty to resist the invasion of nomadic people in the northwest, and it is also an important gateway for the Central Plains to the Western Regions and Central Asia on the Silk Road in the Western Regions.

Play tips

1. Address: No.36 Mingsha Road, Dunhuang

2. Ticket purchase: There is a ticket booth at the entrance of the scenic spot, 40 yuan/person. After visiting Yangguan Museum, take a ferry to Yangguan site. There are three ways, sightseeing bus 10 yuan/person, donkey cart 20 yuan/person, horse riding 50 yuan/person.

3. Tip: There is a special guide in the scenic spot, so you don't need to worry about getting lost. There is a farmhouse on the roadside about 1 km outside Yangguan Scenic Area, which can be eaten.

Seven, Dunhuang hiking, re-take the ancient Silk Road tips:

The ancient Silk Road is about 380 kilometers round trip. Advise friends to wear loose clothes. The scenic spots are scattered and the hiking route is long. Prepare water and dry food. Do a good job of sun protection on the road. It is best to take part in hiking activities of travel agencies, such as fantasy travel international travel agency and polar outdoor cultural travel agency. Customize your hiking route and go hiking on the ancient Silk Road in Dunhuang.

Postscript:

You must pay attention to safety when walking on the ancient Silk Road in Dunhuang, and don't go to no man's land. It's really dangerous. Many professional tour guides have stopped walking in no man's land. There are many places to go on the ancient Silk Road in Dunhuang, and the scenery in the desert Gobi is also very good.

Dunhuang Tourism: www.hk-dreamtrip.com