China's miracle of nature, there are oases in the desert? The Crescent Moon Spring has not been exhausted for thousands of years

Crescent Moon Spring is located in Dunhuang City, Gansu Province. It is nearly 100 meters long from north to south, 5 meters wide from east to west, and the deepest water reaches 5 meters. It is an oasis in the desert and is known as "the first spring in the desert". It has been around since the Han Dynasty. It is listed as one of the "Eight Scenic Spots of Dunhuang".

As early as the Han Dynasty, the Crescent Moon Spring was a holy place for browsing, and it has never dried up after thousands of years.

There are iron-backed fish and seven-star grass growing in the Crescent Moon Spring. According to legend, it can treat intractable diseases and is a rare elixir, so it is also called "medicine spring". There are dense reeds on the edge of the spring, and the water reflects the scenery of the sand mountain.

On the south bank of Crescent Moon Spring is a group of well-proportioned buildings with strong Dunhuang cultural colors. There are hundreds of painted sculptures and countless painted murals in the temple. There are also plaques and inscriptions hanging in the hall, with the words "First Spring" and "Banguiquan" written.

The reason for the formation of the Crescent Moon Spring is still a mystery, and it is also covered with a mysterious veil. Crescent Moon Spring is surrounded by high sand mountains, the most famous of which is Mingsha Mountain, named for the sound it makes when it is sunny or when someone slides down. Mingsha Mountain is like the guardian of the Crescent Moon Spring. The wind blows over the sand mountain, and the sand goes up the mountain from the bottom, and the sand will never let the sand bury the clear spring.

However, with the passage of time and the impact of the environment, Mingsha Mountain is gradually approaching the Crescent Moon Spring. This world-class heritage site is facing the danger of drying up. After several years of emergency treatment, the speed of the water level drop in the Crescent Moon Spring has been controlled. .

Here I would like to remind you that civilized travel is respect for nature, strictly abide by the rules of the scenic spot, and protect the historical sites is the responsibility and obligation of each of us. Finally, have a nice trip!