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Dunhuang UNESCO Global Geopark

CN

Visit the Mingsha Mountain region to see multicoloured dunes and the sacred Crescent Moon Spring, a site of geological and cultural significance.Experience local traditions through events like the Buddha Bathing Festival and the desert Dragon Boat Festival, which connect Dunhuang’s natural landscape with deep-rooted cultural heritage.

Dunhuang UNESCO Global Geopark in CN
Photo: Drgkl · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
CategoryUNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK
LocationCN
DatasetUNESCO Global Geoparks
Listed/year2015
Oddness signal90/99
Data completeness95%
SignificanceGLOBAL GEOHERITAGE; 218,075 ha

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