Imagine riding a camel across golden dunes under a luminous full moon —that’s exactly what over 330,000 travelers experienced during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday at Dunhuang’s iconic Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring! This ancient Silk Road gem in China’s Gansu Province became a hotspot for adventure-seekers and culture lovers, blending desert magic with festive traditions.
The scenic area raked in 242.3 million yuan ($34.2 million) in tourism revenue during the three-day break, per local authorities. Visitors flocked to snap Instagram-worthy shots of the oasis-like Crescent Spring and join guided camel caravans, turning the desert into a buzzing playground.
\"This festival showcases how heritage sites can innovate,\" said a local cultural bureau rep, highlighting digital AR tours and moon-themed events that appealed to Gen-Z travelers. Sustainability efforts, like eco-friendly pathways, also kept the desert pristine amid the tourism boom.
With cross-border travel rebounding, Dunhuang’s success hints at a growing appetite for immersive cultural experiences—perfect for young explorers craving both history and hashtags!
—that’s exactly what over 330,000 travelers experienced during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday at Dunhuang’s iconic Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring! 
This ancient Silk Road gem in China’s Gansu Province became a hotspot for adventure-seekers and culture lovers, blending desert magic with festive traditions.
\"This festival showcases how heritage sites can innovate,\" said a local cultural bureau rep, highlighting digital AR tours and moon-themed events that appealed to Gen-Z travelers. Sustainability efforts, like eco-friendly pathways, also kept the desert pristine amid the tourism boom.
