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2019.06.30 11:09 GMT+8

The painted mountains of northwest China

Updated 2019.06.30 11:09 GMT+8
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The Danxia landform features reddish sandstone caused by wind and water erosion. Photos below showcase a large mountainous area covered by this Danxia landform in Jinghe County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China.

The Danxia landform in Jinghe County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China. /VCG Photo

The Danxia landform in Jinghe County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China. /VCG Photo

The Danxia landform in Jinghe County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China. /VCG Photo

The Danxia landform in Jinghe County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China. /VCG Photo

The Danxia landform in Jinghe County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China. /VCG Photo

The Danxia landform in Jinghe County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China. /VCG Photo

The Danxia landform in Jinghe County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China. /VCG Photo

The Danxia landform in Jinghe County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China. /VCG Photo

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