Arrival at Dunhuang 抵达敦煌
October 8, 2025
We had long dreamed of exploring China’s vast northwest, and at last, the dream came true. Escaping Shanghai’s lingering October heat and humidity, we boarded a direct four-hour flight to Dunhuang on the final day of the National Day “Golden Week.” The plane was full, but the flight was smooth, and soon we stepped into the crisp, dry air of a Dunhuang autumn.
At the airport, our driver—booked through Ctrip—was already waiting for us. On the way to the hotel, she enthusiastically introduced local sights and even offered us a discount for the tickets for the evening’s show Again See Dunhuang (又见敦煌).
After settling into our hotel, we ventured out for dinner. Our first taste of northwestern cuisine—shacong scrambled eggs (沙葱炒鸡蛋) and beef dumplings (牛肉水饺)—was delightful, both dishes flavorful and hearty.
That evening, we attended the 8 p.m. show. It lasted about 90 minutes, the first hour featuring immersive performances where the audience followed actors through several themed stages that told ancient Silk Road stories. In the final half hour, everyone took seats in a theater for the grand finale. The production was unique in concept and scale, though it leaned more on spectacle than artistic depth.
After the show, we strolled through the bustling Dunhuang Night Market—advertised as one of the best in China. The lively stalls, glowing lanterns, and aromas of grilled skewers filled the air. We sampled a shacong beef pie (沙葱牛肉饼), juicy and flavorful, a perfect late-night snack.
Satisfied and tired, we returned to our hotel to rest, ready for the next day’s long-awaited visit to the Mogao Caves and the Singing Sands of Mingsha Mountain.
2025年10月8日
我们早已向往中国西北的辽阔风光，这次终于梦想成真。躲避上海十月初依然闷热潮湿的天气，我们在国庆“黄金周”的最后一天，搭乘了直飞敦煌的航班。四个小时后抵达敦煌，走出机场时，迎面而来的秋风清爽宜人，令人心情顿时舒畅。
机场出口处，提前在携程预订的司机已经等候我们多时，在去酒店路上，我们从她那里购买了当晚的演出票——《又见敦煌》。
入住酒店稍作休息后，我们便外出用餐。第一次品尝当地美食：沙葱炒鸡蛋和牛肉水饺，味道都十分出色，鲜香浓郁，颇具西北风味。
晚上八点，我们前往观看《又见敦煌》。这是一场融合了敦煌壁画、丝绸之路文化和佛教艺术的现代舞台艺术演出，整场演出约九十分钟，前一个小时观众需跟随演员穿梭于多个舞台，敦煌莫高窟文物遗失的情节重现眼前。最后三十分钟则在剧场中落座观赏舞台表演，观众仿佛亲历古丝绸之路的传奇故事。演出形式新颖，规模宏大，虽然艺术表现略显平淡，但依然别具特色。
演出结束后，我们前往热闹非凡的敦煌夜市——据说是全国最有名的夜市之一。摊位林立、灯火通明、香气四溢，我们品尝了沙葱牛肉饼，外酥内嫩、汁多味美，令人回味无穷。
饱餐一顿后，我们回到酒店休息，为明天期待已久的莫高窟与鸣沙山之行养精蓄锐。