Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake: A dream date between the desert and the spring
"The desert is filled with smoke, and the long river is filled with the setting sun." When this poem echoed in my mind, I embarked on a journey to Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake. This time, I encountered a soul-stirring desert feast.
Entering the scenic area, the golden sea of sand rushed in front of me, and the continuous sand dunes were like golden silk thrown by the earth, shining in the sun. At five o'clock in the morning, I couldn't wait to rush into the scenic area, stepping on the sand barefoot, and the coolness instantly spread from the soles of my feet. The delicate touch was like the sand gently caressing me. When I struggled to climb halfway up the mountain, the morning sun just broke through the horizon, and the orange-red light instantly dressed up the sand dunes, and the Crescent Lake not far away was looming in the morning mist, just like the eyes of the desert, deep and charming.
Riding a camel is definitely an experience not to be missed! I spent 100 yuan to join the camel team. With the command of "start the camel", the camel stood up suddenly, and the momentum almost threw me out. The camel bells jingled in the wind, and I seemed to have traveled back to the ancient Silk Road caravan. On the way, the camel driver suddenly pointed to the distance and said, "Look, that's the Little Leiyin Temple in "Journey to the West"!" The silhouette of the ancient temple at the end of the sand sea was like a dream under the light and shadow.
In the evening, I squatted by the Crescent Moon Lake. The setting sun dyed the water surface golden red, and the eaves of the ancient buildings were reflected in it, like a beautiful painting. At this time, a gust of wind blew, and the sand rolled down. The "buzzing" sound of the sand came, and I really felt the origin of the name "Mingsha Mountain".
Diving down from the 100-meter sand slope, the wind whistled in my ears, and the sand made a drum-like roar as the skateboard vibrated. When I landed, my mouth was full of sand, but the happiness in my heart was as pure as a child. As night falls, Mingsha Mountain is particularly quiet under the starry sky. I chew on an apricot peel popsicle and look up to see the clear Milky Way. At that moment, I am so close to the universe.
Of course, there are some small suggestions for you: Be sure to take good sun protection, the ultraviolet rays here are very strong; remember to bring anti-sand shoe covers, although the scenic area can be rented, it will be more convenient to prepare them in advance; choose to ride a camel in the evening, not only can you enjoy the beautiful silhouette, but also avoid the saddle that burns your butt at noon; if you want to take a panoramic view of Crescent Lake, the small sand dunes on the east side are the best position, and the silhouette effect of backlighting is superb.
Mingsha Mountain Crescent Lake is a treasure given by nature. It made me feel the majesty of the desert and the agility of the spring water. This trip is worth remembering for a lifetime.