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Crescent Lake

A lush desert oasis in the shape of a narrow crescent.

Mogao Caves

Hundreds of caves filled with thousands of centuries-old statues and murals.

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Jiayuguan Fortress

The western-most fortress on the Great Wall of China has gone from a strategic stronghold to a kitschy tourist carnival.

15 miles from Jiuquan

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