Scenery of Badain Jaran Desert in Inner Mongolia

Scenery of the Badain Jaran desert in Alshaa league, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Sapphire-blue lakes coexist with high and low sand hills, presenting an interesting blend of barren and lush landscapes. (Photo: China News Service/Zhang Leyuan)

The Badain Jaran Desert is China's third-largest desert. Scattered among the towering dunes are 144 lakes, showcasing a typical and ongoing process of aeolian landform development on Earth. It was listed on the World Heritage List in July 2024.

Scenery of the Badain Jaran desert in Alshaa league, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Sapphire-blue lakes coexist with high and low sand hills, presenting an interesting blend of barren and lush landscapes. (Photo: China News Service/Zhang Leyuan)

Scenery of the Badain Jaran desert in Alshaa league, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Sapphire-blue lakes coexist with high and low sand hills, presenting an interesting blend of barren and lush landscapes. (Photo: China News Service/Zhang Leyuan)

Scenery of the Badain Jaran desert in Alshaa league, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Sapphire-blue lakes coexist with high and low sand hills, presenting an interesting blend of barren and lush landscapes. (Photo: China News Service/Zhang Leyuan)

Scenery of the Badain Jaran desert in Alshaa league, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Sapphire-blue lakes coexist with high and low sand hills, presenting an interesting blend of barren and lush landscapes. (Photo: China News Service/Zhang Leyuan)