China’s “existence in name only” spectacle: It cost 4 billion to “extend its life” for 18 years. Why do some people say it’s not worth it?

Our country has a vast territory with numerous historical monuments and various rich natural resources. With the development of tourism, various natural scenic spots and historic sites have become people's favorite places to travel.

Today’s tourist attractions are a mixed bag, and various temples and man-made landscapes are constantly appearing in our field of vision. However, when it comes to “authentic” scenic spots, they are probably those natural scenic spots, such as those in China. Huashan, Emeishan, Jiuzhaigou, etc.

These natural scenic spots have endured for a long time. You only need a ticket to visit my country's great rivers and mountains. However, natural scenic spots also have some disadvantages, that is, they are difficult to repair and have been damaged by man-made factors. , and even became a scenic spot “in name only”.

The wonder that is about to disappear - Crescent Moon Spring

Everyone may have known about the Crescent Moon Spring scenic spot. After all, it has existed since ancient times, and its appearance is still a mystery to this day. There is no way to study the reason for the formation of the puzzle.

As early as the Han Dynasty, Crescent Moon Spring became a tourist attraction. At that time, the temples and various buildings beside the spring attracted many poets and poets, who recited poems and had fun here.

Today’s Crescent Moon Spring is located in Dunhuang City, Gansu Province. Its fame is comparable to that of the Mogao Grottoes. Although the Crescent Moon Spring has not become a world cultural heritage, it has also been included in the "Eight Sights of Dunhuang" and is It is known as "the first spring in the desert".

The Crescent Moon Spring has a long history, and there are also some folk legends: "The spring will never dry up until the sand fills it up." However, with the passage of time, the Crescent Moon Spring has gradually dried up in modern times, and has been criticized by various departments. s concern.

Why is it said that Crescent Moon Spring “exists in name only”?

According to our understanding, the formation of Crescent Moon Spring is quite special. In addition to geological structure and other factors, groundwater is also the most important part. It is precisely because of groundwater that such a spectacle occurs.

The historical records of the Qing Dynasty once recorded that the Crescent Moon Spring could even sail boats, and in the early 20th century, it was also possible to fish.

However, in the 1970s and later, due to pumping for irrigation and other factors, the surrounding vegetation was destroyed, resulting in water and soil erosion, and eventually the water level dropped.

In the past 15 years, the area of ??Crescent Moon Spring has been shrinking. Its water depth is only less than one meter deep, and relevant departments have also protected the property. If there was no human intervention, Crescent Moon Spring might really be Disappeared.

Crescent Moon Spring is constantly being maintained. Why do some people think it’s not worth it?

Since 2000, Dunhuang City has invested a lot of money and manpower to replenish the water level of Crescent Spring, thereby slowing down the depletion of Crescent Spring.

In 18 years, the local department even invested 4 billion to "extend the life" of Crescent Spring, and the water level of Crescent Spring has also been improved and stabilized.

No matter what, there will still be a large number of tourists visiting Crescent Moon Spring, and policies such as prohibiting land reclamation and well digging are also implemented in the surrounding areas to better protect Crescent Moon Spring.

However, when tourists come here now, they not only need to spend 110 yuan on tickets, but they can only see the not-so-majestic and "authentic" Crescent Moon Spring.

In addition, some people think that it is not cost-effective to use so much money to maintain a scenic spot. Of course, some people think that the cost is worth it. After all, only after maintenance can Crescent Spring be rated as one of the "Five Most Beautiful Deserts in China" ".

The Crescent Moon Spring was man-made destruction at the beginning, but now people "make up for it before it's too late." Although it exists in name only, it is a valuable asset left to our descendants, and the Crescent Moon Spring can also Promote local tourism development.

What do you think of Crescent Moon Spring?