Unusual oasis in China

In the Chinese part of the Gobi Desert, just six kilometers from the city of Dunhuang, is unusual Lake Crescent Lake (Yueyaquan) in the form of a crescent, and next to it is located a few buildings and ancient Buddhist temple.

This place can truly be called a real gem endless Gobi desert, covering an area of ​​1, 3 million square kilometers. Every year the oasis area decreases, despite all efforts to preserve the unique place. Naturally, the lake dries out and Crescent Lake (Yueyaquan). The area included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.


























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