In a boundless sea of sand, undulating waves are "frozen" in the searing heat. Yet life is always there to color this barren landscape. From June to July, in the Alxa Right Banner, Inner Mongolia, the hinterland of the Badain Jaran Desert presents a special "ruby," the Daghtu Lake. Check out the video to see more. 

About 'Journeys in Nature': Western Inner Mongolia Series

In this series, we take you on the exploration in the depth of desert area in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. By looking into the hidden world of life there, we will be amazed by the tenacity of the creatures that survive in one of the most difficult places to live. 

Western Inner Mongolia Series | Episode 1: Seas in the sand

(Cover image a screenshot from the video)

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