The Crescent Spring of the Echoing-Sand Mountain
Mingsha Shan Crescent Lake National Scenic Area, Mingshan Road, Dunhuang City, Jiuquan City, Gansu Province
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Introduction
The Crescent Spring, located at the northern foot of Mingsha Mountain, has gained worldwide recognition for its unique landscape of "mountain springs coexisting with sand and water". The shape of the spring resembles a crescent moon, hence its name. In ancient times, the spring was known as "Sha Jing" or "Yao Quan". Surrounded by Mingsha Mountain, even though it is located in a sandy area, the spring remains clear and bottom-visible, unaffected by the seasons, and does not overflow during rainy periods or dry up during droughts. Address Mingsha Shan Crescent Lake National Scenic Area, Mingshan Road, Dunhuang City, Jiuquan City, Gansu Province
