A sunset view is captured at Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring Scenic Area, Dunhuang, Gansu Province. /CFP
Visitors explore the desert at Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring Scenic Area, Dunhuang, Gansu Province. /CFP
Visitors ride on camels at Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring Scenic Area, Dunhuang, Gansu Province. /CFP
Visitors ride on camels at Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring Scenic Area, Dunhuang, Gansu Province. /CFP
Located in Dunhuang, Gansu Province, the Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring Scenic Area is one of the most precious gifts from nature that China has to offer. The crescent moon-shaped spring looks like a diamond sparkling in the desert. Mingsha Mountain's name derives from the sounds made when the wind blows over the dunes. This green oasis is now a top destination for tourists looking for an amazing desert adventure.