Crescent Lake near Dunhuang, Gansu Province, China
© R7 Photo/Shutterstoc
Crescent Lake in Dunhuang, China
Located near Dunhuang, Gansu Province, China, Crescent Lake is a captivating natural wonder hidden in the vast Gobi Desert. This oasis, known for its unique crescent shape, has served as a vital water source for centuries. The lake is thought to have formed in a valley carved by wind and be fed by an underground spring. Nearby mountains protect it from being smothered by the region's blowing sands. Conservation efforts have succeeded in making sure the lake doesn't go dry, preserving it in the ecosystem and as a tourist destination. Visitors can enjoy activities such as boating on the lake, camel rides through the surrounding sand dunes and see ancient Buddhist art and murals in the nearby Mogao Caves.
Related Images
Glastonbury Tor and St Michael's Tower in England for the start of the Glastonbury Festival
Reflections on Crummock Water in the Lake District, Cumbria, England
Prairie and pinnacles near Castle Trail in Badlands National Park, South Dakota
Hope Valley, Peak District, England
An old farm in the Shetland Islands, Scotland
Rajgad Fort near Pune, India
Vinicunca Mountain in the Cusco Region of Peru
Yukon River viewed from the Midnight Dome, Dawson City, Yukon, Canada
Bing Today Images
A young jaguar on a riverbank, Pantanal, Brazil
Jul 19, 2024
Fraueninsel island, Chiemsee, Bavaria, Germany
Jul 19, 2022
Medina of Tétouan, Morocco
Jul 19, 2021
The moon rises over Glastonbury Tor, England
Jul 19, 2017
Eclipse of the moon
Jul 19, 2016
