When is the best time for Dunhuang tourism?
The best time to travel in Dunhuang is from the beginning of May to the end of June. At this time, the temperature in Dunhuang is not very high, but it is relatively cool. Dunhuang is a typical arid climate, so you should drink plenty of water, and the temperature difference between morning and evening is large, so you should bring enough clothes. The second period is from mid-September to the end of October, just after the highest temperature season in Dunhuang, and the autumn is crisp. During this period, you can also taste some local agricultural and sideline products, such as the famous Li Guangxing, which are natural green foods.
Dunhuang belongs to a typical extremely low arid continental climate, which is dry and rainy, with a large temperature difference between day and night, and the annual average temperature is 9.3 degrees Celsius. Therefore, there are many sandstorms in spring, which affect travel and mood, while in winter, the temperature is low, and there are fewer green plants, which greatly affects the scenery. Therefore, the best time to travel is in summer and autumn, specifically from May to October every year, and generally from May to June and August to September are more suitable seasons. Early summer is not hot, and autumn is ripe, which is considered as the best time to travel every year.
The reputation of the Mogao Grottoes is far greater than its ability to receive tourists. At present, the Mogao Grottoes need real-name authentication and reservation, and it is often hard to get a ticket in peak season. It is very important to make an appointment in advance. Even if there is a change in the later time, you can refund the ticket; Don't trust all kinds of buying agencies, sometimes it's very unreliable. The Mogao Grottoes don't authorize any third party to sell tickets at present, so it's safest to make an appointment yourself.
If you really don't make an appointment, it's good to sell emergency tickets at the Mogao Grottoes in the peak season every year, and you can see four elite caves, which is also very good. You can experience the sunset in the desert, camel riding and glider in Mingsha Mountain, and you can also see the magical beauty of Crescent Moon Spring. Desert camping is also a recommended experience. At present, there are many camping bases and many projects are mature.