世界上最美的七个绿洲.docVIP

世界上最美的七个绿洲 　　1. Crescent Lake Oasis， China 　　Crescent Lake is a magnificent2） and extremely beautiful spring located in the Gobi desert， about 6 kilometres south of Dunhuang City in China. It is embraced by the Echoing-Sand Mountain. The water of this lake is used by the farmers and the local people and that， combined with the lack of the rain in the area， is causing the lake， which has existed for thousands of years， to gradually disappear. The lake can be seen during your exciting journey on the Silk Road. 　　2. Umm al-Maa， Libya 　　Umm al-Maa， which means Mother of Water， is one of the biggest lakes situated in an oasis. It is located deep within the sandy dunes3） of the Ubari Sand Sea hidden in the Libyan Sahara. There are 16 more lakes in the surrounding area. Some of them vanish from time to time4）， but some exist constantly in the embrace of the desert. This salt lake is a famous trade centre for the local people. While the water is getting dirty， salt levels are becoming larger and even the same as in the Dead Sea， which makes swimming there quite easy. 　　3. Oman Desert Oasis， Oman 　　This fresh and vivid oasis is located in the desert of Oman. There are just a few oases in Oman which are often used for botanical5） researches in the field of biology and biodiversity6）. This place is famous for its spectacular wadis7）―river beds which cut through mountains or deserts. It includes green palm trees， clear turquoise8） water and is a symbol of life because it ensures9） the fertility10） of the region. 　　4. Huacachina， Peru 　　Huacachina is a small oasis city situated in the Ica region of southwest Peru. This oasis， named Oasis of America is a favorite destination for the local families and tourists. According to legend that magnificent lagoon11） was created when a beautiful princess was seen by a young hunter while she was bathing. She ran away in hurry， and the pool in which she was bathing turned into a lagoon. Her gorgeous12） mantle13） formed the surrou