The unremarkable Beida Mountains are home to an array of vertically imposing stone forests. Like unsheathed swords, they form a striking contrast against the surrounding landscape. This is the Asihatu Stone Forest.

In the Mongolian language, Asihatu means treacherous rocks. Local residents dub them "boulders of the underworld." Behind this moniker is humanity's awe toward the power of nature.

About 'Journeys in Nature': Spring in Hexigten Series

In this series, we take you on an adventure in a mostly overlooked area in north China. Dive deep into the spring of Hexigten in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and experience the vibrant lives in a land with diverse landscapes.

For more:

Spring in Hexigten Series | Episode 1: Spring's prelude

Spring in Hexigten Series | Episode 2: Dalinur lake

Spring in Hexigten Series | Episode 3: Life's adventure

Spring in Hexigten Series | Episode 4: Sound of spring

Spring in Hexigten Series | Episode 5: Cranes' love

Spring in Hexigten Series | Episode 6: Spring on the grassland

Spring in Hexigten Series | Episode 7: Meyer spruce

Spring in Hexigten Series | Episode 8: Roaming gaze

(Cover image is a video screenshot)

(If you want to contribute and have specific expertise, please contact us at nature@cgtn.com.)

(Cover image is a video screenshot)

(If you want to contribute and have specific expertise, please contact us at nature@cgtn.com.)