With mineral-laden water constantly washing the wood, its surface acquires a calcified layer, shimmering like corals in the sunlight.

About 'Journeys in Nature': Western Sichuan series

Jiuzhaigou in southwest China's Sichuan Province has been regarded by locals as the "sacred mountain and water." Enjoy the panoramic view of the magnificent fairyland in the five-episode Western Sichuan series.

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Western Sichuan Series | Episode 1: The Iridescent Lake

Western Sichuan Series | Episode 2: Calc-sinter Waterfall

(Cover image a screenshot from the video)

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