Title: Crescent Lake Tours - Book Now | Expedia.com [Crescent Lake Hotels](https://expedia.com/Crescent-Lake-Hotels.0-l6096046-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Car Rentals in Crescent Lake](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Crescent-Lake.d6096046.Car-Rental-Guide)[Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring Vacations](https://expedia.com/Mingsha-Mountain-And-Crescent-Spring.d553248633981709410.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Crescent Lake Tours ## Visit Crescent Lake Activities --- --- Take a break from the rat race at Crescent Lake. This is the perfect place to fill your lungs with fresh air, sit back and just soak up the views. To explore this body of water, make your way to [Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring](https://www.expedia.com/Jiuquan-Mingsha-Mountain-And-Crescent-Spring.dx553248633981709410). You'll find lots of other interesting attractions in the area, including Mingsha Shan, Dunhuang Museum, and Shazhou Market. ### Popular places to visit ![Each grotto in the caves were decorated by a separate beneficiary. As a gift to Buddha.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6096048/e4ad5eb7-26e5-43e2-9f22-6c0d83ebd077.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mogao Caves After visiting Mogao Caves, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dunhuang. Amble around the area's forest or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.com/Mogao-Caves-Jiuquan.d6096048.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mingsha Shan Explore the great outdoors at Mingsha Shan, a lovely green space in Dunhuang. Discover the area's desert landscape and sunrises. [](https://expedia.com/Mingsha-Shan-Jiuquan.d6096050.Vacation-Attraction) #### Bell Tower You can find out about the history of Dunhuang with a visit to Bell Tower. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.com/Bell-Tower-Mingsha-Mountain-and-Crescent-Spring.d663324668933738496.Vacation-Attraction) #### Dunhuang Museum You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Dunhuang Museum during your travels in Dunhuang. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's desert landscape. [](https://expedia.com/Dunhuang-Museum-Jiuquan.d553248621532750538.Vacation-Attraction) #### Shazhou Market You can do some window-shopping at Shazhou Market during your visit to Dunhuang. Wander the parks or discover the area's desert landscape. [](https://expedia.com/Shazhou-Market-Jiuquan.d663324743528394752.Vacation-Attraction) #### Xuanquanzhi Ruins You can learn about the history of Dunhuang with a visit to Xuanquanzhi Ruins. Discover the area's desert landscape and sunrises. 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