The photographer adopts a bird's-eye view, shooting downwards from a high vantage point to showcase the Crescent Moon Spring and the surrounding desert and sunset in their entirety. The composition divides the frame into three main sections: the foreground desert, the mid-ground featuring the Crescent Moon Spring and ancient architecture, and the background with the sunset and the horizon, creating a rich and layered image. The lens captures a wide range of the desert and sky, enhancing the sense of depth and visual impact, and emphasizing the vastness and grandeur of the desert landscape.

1. Travel Tips: The ticket price is 110 RMB, valid for 3 days. Graduates of 2025 can enter for free.
2. Additional Advice: The best time to visit is from 18:00 to 21:00 to avoid the harsh sun and enjoy the breathtaking sunset.

Dunhuang Crescent Lake - Aerial view of Crescent Lake

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Moon Lake, located within the Crescent Dune area on the west side of Dunhuang City, Jiayuguan City, Gansu Province.

Photography Tips

The photographer adopts a bird's-eye view, shooting downwards from a high vantage point to showcase the Crescent Moon Spring and the surrounding desert and sunset in their entirety. The composition divides the frame into three main sections: the foreground desert, the mid-ground featuring the Crescent Moon Spring and ancient architecture, and the background with the sunset and the horizon, creating a rich and layered image. The lens captures a wide range of the desert and sky, enhancing the sense of depth and visual impact, and emphasizing the vastness and grandeur of the desert landscape. 1. Travel Tips: The ticket price is 110 RMB, valid for 3 days. Graduates of 2025 can enter for free. 2. Additional Advice: The best time to visit is from 18:00 to 21:00 to avoid the harsh sun and enjoy the breathtaking sunset.

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