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The Qarhan Playa, a crystal mirror shimmering in Qinghai
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This photo taken on July 29, 2023 shows a view of the Qarhan Playa in Qinghai, China. /CFP
This photo taken on July 29, 2023 shows a view of the Qarhan Playa in Qinghai, China. /CFP

This photo taken on July 29, 2023 shows a view of the Qarhan Playa in Qinghai, China. /CFP

This photo taken on July 29, 2023 shows a view of the Qarhan Playa in Qinghai, China. /CFP
This photo taken on July 29, 2023 shows a view of the Qarhan Playa in Qinghai, China. /CFP

This photo taken on July 29, 2023 shows a view of the Qarhan Playa in Qinghai, China. /CFP

This photo taken on July 29, 2023 shows a view of the Qarhan Playa in Qinghai, China. /CFP
This photo taken on July 29, 2023 shows a view of the Qarhan Playa in Qinghai, China. /CFP

This photo taken on July 29, 2023 shows a view of the Qarhan Playa in Qinghai, China. /CFP

This photo taken on July 29, 2023 shows a view of the Qarhan Playa in Qinghai, China. /CFP
This photo taken on July 29, 2023 shows a view of the Qarhan Playa in Qinghai, China. /CFP

This photo taken on July 29, 2023 shows a view of the Qarhan Playa in Qinghai, China. /CFP

Under the blue sky and white clouds of northwest China's Qinghai Province, the breathtaking summer scenery of the Qarhan Playa unfolds. 

The Qarhan Playa, which is also known as the Salt Plain, stands as one of the largest and most expansive salt flats in the world. Situated in northwest China's Qinghai Province, this vast expanse shimmers like precious emeralds in the sunlight, captivating countless visitors who come to admire its breathtaking beauty. While the region is heavily utilized for its valuable salt, minerals and rare earth resources, certain areas are also safeguarded as a national park, adding to the allure of regional tourism. 

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