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Mingsha Shan · Singing Sand Dunes

Also known as "Rumbling Sand Mountain," this is a Silk Road site with nearby Crescent Lake. Activities include camel rides, sand sledding, and visiting Buddhist caves. Best season is May to October with tourist development infrastructure rated 7/10.

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Best season: Summer
Difficulty: 5
Region: China, Dunhuang

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