As an important point along the Silk Road, Dunhuang is a popular tourist destination in China and during the tour in Dunhuang, the Echoing-Sand Mountain and the Crescent Lake are the must-sees. There's no doubt that every visitor will be deeply impressed by the breathtaking sand scenery.

Echoing-Sand Mountain
Located 5 kilometers away from Dunhuang city, the Echoing-Sand Mountain is one of the Four Great Singing Sands in China and is regarded as one of the Eight Great Landscapes of Dunhuang. 40 kilometers long and 20 kilometers wide, with the highest point of 250 meters high, the mountain is completely piled by sands. For a distant view, the mountain just looks like a golden dragon winding ups and downs over the horizon. When wind blowing, large scale of sands will be blown up and make the loud and beautiful sound. Since the sound just sounds like being produced by the ancient Chinese musical instrument, so it got the name of Echoing-Sand Mountain. The most exciting activity is to slid on the steep slopes of sand dunes from the top. So while visiting the Echoing-Sand Mountain, just try this activity and hearing the beautiful singing sound.

Crescent Spring
Encircled by the Echoing-Sand Mountain, the water in the Crescent Spring is pure and sweet. As the name indicates, for a distant view, the lake just looks like half-moon set in the sand. Like an emerald, the lake extends for nearly 100 meters from north to south, about 25 meters from east to west, with the deepest point of about 5 meters. There is a legend about Crescent Lake said that the iron back fish, five-colored sands and seven stars grass. If someone eats the fish and the grass together, he can live a eternally life.

The Echoing-Sand Mountain and the Crescent Spring are twin sisters of natural beauty in the wild desert near Dunhuang. The sand will not bury the lake even on the windy days while the water will not dry up under the the intense summer heat. Once climbing to the top of Echoing-Sand Mountain, you will be shocked by the dramatic view. Besides enjoying the rare view some fun sand adventures, such as riding camels, "dune surfing" is waiting for you to have a try. Visit the Echoing-Sand Mountain and the Crescent Spring in Dunhuang, create a memorable travel experience in China!