Mingsha Mountain , It was called shensha mountain in ancient times , Shajiao mountain , Things are long 40 km , The north-south width 20 km , The whole mountain is made up of sand , There's a moist layer of sand under the dunes , The wind blows and the sand vibrates , Sound can resonate in the sand , also , There are historical records , Even when the wind stops on a sunny day , It also produces orchestral music , Since ancient times, it has been a great scenic spot of Dunhuang . The mountain is made of quicksand , Sand dividends 、 yellow 、 green 、 white 、 Five black colors . The sand and the ridge meet , Circling around . Sand falls with feet , Jingsufuchu , This kind of landscape is rare in the world .

Crescent spring is located in the south of Dunhuang City, Gansu Province 5 Km north of Mingsha mountain , It was called Shajing in ancient times , Also known as Yaoquan , It's named because it looks like a crescent moon , North and South are long and near 100 rice , East West width 25 rice , Mean depth 4.2 rice , The water is sweet , Clear as a mirror , The distance between quicksand and spring is only tens of meters , But the sand failed to bury it , This kind of sand spring symbiosis , The unique landform of the coexistence of spring and sand is indeed a wonder in the world , It is called the first spring in the desert .

Standing on the top of Mingsha mountain , Looking back at the crescent spring at the foot of the mountain . Her beauty is in front of my eyes . Mingsha mountain is like a strong northern man , And crescent spring is a woman with deep feelings . The crescent spring is like a new moon , With that clear green water , Sleeping quietly in Mingsha mountain .

Photo taken on Oct. 16, 2021, shows the desert scenery of Mingsha Mountain and the Crescent Spring scenic area in Dunhuang, northwest China’s Gansu Province. (People's Daily Online/Lv Qiang)