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. 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. Photo: China News Service

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

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

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

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