Get ready to be amazed by the hidden gem of Asia—the UNESCO-listed Badain Jaran Desert in China's Inner Mongolia! 🌍✨
Located in the heart of Alxa Right Banner, this desert isn't your typical sea of sand. It's home to some of the world's tallest sand dunes and a breathtaking network of lakes that will leave you spellbound. 🌊🏜️
As the third-largest desert in China, Badain Jaran boasts unique and varied landscapes. Think towering mega-dunes intersected by shimmering lakes—sounds like something out of a dream, right? 😍
Ever heard of the Bilutu mega-dune? Standing at a whopping 1,611 meters above sea level with a relative height of 460 meters, it's the tallest stabilized sand dune on the planet! 🏔️ From its peak, you can spot seven lakes, each with its own vibrant color palette. Most of these lakes are saline, creating a kaleidoscope effect that's pure Instagram gold. 📸
These lakes aren't just for show—they're teeming with life! From worms and mollusks to crustaceans and certain species of fish, it's an unexpected oasis in the desert. 🐟🦀
Thanks to multiple sources of drinking water, a variety of plant and animal species call this desert home. Keep an eye out for argali sheep, camels, foxes, and even eagles soaring above. 🐑🦅 The local government and nomads are working hard to restore the lakes and surrounding grasslands, ensuring this paradise stays pristine. 🌿
Here's the big news: On July 26th this year, Badain Jaran Desert was officially inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List during the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee meeting in New Delhi, India. 🎉🌏 Now's the perfect time to add this extraordinary destination to your travel bucket list!
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The lakes and dunes of the UNESCO-listed Badain Jaran Desert
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