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Dunhuang Tour of
Crescent Lake
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Just as oil and water don't mix, so do
springs and deserts. But Crescent Spring is an exception. About 6
kilometers (3.73 miles) south of Dunhuang city, and surrounded by
the Echoing-Sand Mountain, Crescent Spring can be called a natural
wonder in the Gobi Desert. Some say it reminds them of the eye of a
beautiful woman, lucid, beautiful and amorous. Some say it looks
like the mysterious, gentle and seductive lips of a pretty woman, or
a slice of lush, sweet and crystal cantaloupe. Actually, it
resembles a crescent fallen down into this desert. Having been lying
among these sand dunes for thousands of years, although given many
surprise attacks by sandstorms, Crescent Spring still gurgles clear,
and still remains worthy as the first spring in the desert.
You may be wondering how this desert wonder formed.
Research has discovered that in this special crescent landform the
wind created this depression, as the cross-ventilated theory states,
the falling sands from the surrounding mountains would be sent back
to the other side of nearby Echoing-Sand Mountains. Thus, the sands
do not smother the spring. And this particular earth movement keeps
the sand dunes and spring eternally in a harmonious and almost
paradoxical existence.
Here you can enjoy not only the rare view where an
oasis meets the desert, but also some fun sand adventures, such as
riding camels, 'dune surfing' sand sliding. After climbing to the
top of the dunes, from there you can't help but marvel at the
dramatic view. You have discovered the wondrous sight of Crescent
Spring!
Tour Dunhuang
with Great Wall Adventure Club, the best
Dunhuang
tour agent to help
you with your hotel booking and transfers.
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