Dating back more than 130,000 years ago, Kanas Lake has its deepest point at nearly 200 meters below the surface. The gigantic natural reservoir contains more than five billion cubic meters of water.

Home to a diverse fauna and multiple types of vegetation, Altai Mountains represent the most complete sequence of altitudinal vegetation zones in central Siberia. The 16-episode Altai Mountains Series brings a glimpse of the magnificent biodiversity in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

CGTN Nature: Altai Mountains Series | Episode 1: The White Kanas

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