Crescent Lake (Dunhuang) - Wikipedia
Yueyaquan (Chinese: 月牙泉; pinyin: Yuèyá Quán) is a crescent-shaped lake in an oasis, 6 km south of the city of Dunhuang in Gansu Province, China. The lake was named Yueyaquan in the Qing Dynasty.
Crescent Lake, Yueya Spring, Crescent Moon Lake, Dunhuang, China
Crescent Lake, about 6 kilometers from Dunhuang city, is surrounded by Echoing-Sand Mountain without being buried by the dunes. The lake has been considered one of eight great sights of Dunhuang and a natural wonder of Gobi Desert.
Mingsha Mountain Crescent Lake Nature Park - China Discovery
Dec 5, 2015 · The Crescent Lake (Chinese: 月牙泉; pinyin: Yuèyá Quán) is famous for its shape of a crescent moon. It is located in an oasis surrounded by the sand dunes of Mingsha Mountain. The lake is nearly 100 meters long from south to north.
The Enchanted Oasis of Crescent Moon Lake in Dunhuang
Jun 3, 2012 · Crescent Moon Lake, also known as Yueyaquan, is a stunning body of water located in the desert oasis city of Dunhuang in Gansu Province, China. Surrounded by towering sand dunes, the crescent-shaped lake is a peaceful refuge from the harsh desert environment and an oasis for both tourists and local residents.
Crescent Moon Pool - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
Situated in the Gobi Desert for over 2,000 years, the Crescent Spring (月牙泉, Yueyaquan, also known as Crescent Moon Pool and Crescent Lake) is located about 6 km (3.73 mi) south of Dunhuang city, Gansu. This incredible and beautiful oasis is the reason why the Silk Road chose it as the gateway to its western neighbors.
Crescent Lake in Dunhuang - China Exploration
Crescent Lake or Yueyaquan is a crescent-shaped lake in an oasis, 6 km south of the city of Dunhuang in Gansu Province, China. It was named Yueyaquan in the Qing Dynasty.
An Oasis in Silk Road : 13 Things you need to know before visiting ...
Jul 10, 2018 · Mingshashan Mountain / Echoing Sand Mountains & Yueyaguan / Cresent Moon Lake is located 6 km from Dunhuang city in Gansu, north-west China. This is one of the highlight if you are doing Silk Road China. The Chinese name for this oasis is called Yueyaguan/月牙泉 named in Qing Dynasty.
Crescent Lake: A Jewel in Gansu's Desert Crown - Etravel Wave
Nestled in the heart of Dunhuang, Gansu Province, Crescent Lake (月牙泉, Yuèyá Quán) stands as a testament to nature’s artistry. This oasis, shaped like a perfect crescent moon, has been a vital waypoint on the ancient Silk Road for over two millennia.
Crescent Lake: Green eye of the desert - China Daily
Sep 23, 2016 · Crescent Lake, or Yueyaquan, is a crescent-shaped lake in an oasis six kilometers south of Dunhuang city in Northwest China's Gansu province. It was named Yueyaquan during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).
Crescent Lake - China & Asia Cultural Travel
Nestled deep within the Gobi Desert, south of Dunhuang, lies an oasis blanketed with such lush grasses and brimming with such shimmering waters--Crescent Lake.
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