Crescent Moon Spring. Crescent Lake.

It is a small natural oasis, surprisingly in existence for 2000 years, from the huge dunes of the Gobi Desert. However, the spring now loses depth and the Chinese government is studying how to keep it artificially, without damaging it. Its crescent shape gives it its name, but I don't know where "red" comes from as it is clear in colour. It reminds me of the Oasis of Huacachina (Ica, Peru). It is only 6 km. from the center of Dunhuang, making it very accessible on a bus (# 3, 1 yuan) or by taxi (about 15 yuan). It is also a good idea to rent a bike (about 1 yuan per hour). There are a wide range