People visit the scenic spot of Crescent Lake in Dunhuang city, Northwest China's Gansu Province, August 30, 2012. Dunhuang, a major stop on the ancient Silk road well known for its Mogao Caves (Caves of 1,000 Buddhas), Crescent Lake and Mingsha Mountain, has witnessed a 40 percent increase in both tourists number and tourism industry's revenue in the first eight months in 2012 compared with the same period of last year. Photo: Xinhua
Two tourists walk past the reeds by the side of Crescent Lake in Dunhuang city, Northwest China's Gansu Province, August 30, 2012. Dunhuang, a major stop on the ancient Silk road well known for its Mogao Caves (Caves of 1,000 Buddhas), Crescent Lake and Mingsha Mountain, has witnessed a 40 percent increase in both tourists number and tourism industry's revenue in the first eight months in 2012 compared with the same period of last year. Photo: Xinhua
A woman looks at items on display in the museum of Dunhuang city, Northwest China's Gansu Province, August 30, 2012. Dunhuang, a major stop on the ancient Silk road well known for its Mogao Caves (Caves of 1,000 Buddhas), Crescent Lake and Mingsha Mountain, has witnessed a 40 percent increase in both tourists number and tourism industry's revenue in the first eight months in 2012 compared with the same period of last year. Photo: Xinhua