Salt lake color palette in north China's Shanxi Province
Aerial photos of salt lakes located in Yuncheng, north China's Shanxi Province, were showing a colorful palette in the winter season on November 18, 2019. /VCG Photo

Aerial photos of salt lakes located in Yuncheng, north China's Shanxi Province, were showing a colorful palette in the winter season on November 18, 2019. /VCG Photo

Recent continuous low temperatures bring such splendid views to the region, creating a unique scenery in Yuncheng. /VCG Photo

Recent continuous low temperatures bring such splendid views to the region, creating a unique scenery in Yuncheng. /VCG Photo

Yuncheng Salt Lake is one of the three major inland salt lakes of sodium sulfate in the world. Because its salt content is similar to that of the Dead Sea in the Middle East, people can float in the water without sinking. Therefore, it is known as the "Dead Sea of China." /VCG Photo

Yuncheng Salt Lake is one of the three major inland salt lakes of sodium sulfate in the world. Because its salt content is similar to that of the Dead Sea in the Middle East, people can float in the water without sinking. Therefore, it is known as the "Dead Sea of China." /VCG Photo