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Discover the wonders of Dunhuang Yardang National Geopark

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Wind-eroded rocks resembling a sphinx standing guard over the pyramids are seen at Dunhuang Yardang National Geopark in Gansu Province. /CGTN
Wind-eroded rocks resembling a sphinx standing guard over the pyramids are seen at Dunhuang Yardang National Geopark in Gansu Province. /CGTN

Wind-eroded rocks resembling a sphinx standing guard over the pyramids are seen at Dunhuang Yardang National Geopark in Gansu Province. /CGTN

A wind-eroded rock forms the shape of a peacock at Dunhuang Yardang National Geopark in Gansu Province. /CGTN
A wind-eroded rock forms the shape of a peacock at Dunhuang Yardang National Geopark in Gansu Province. /CGTN

A wind-eroded rock forms the shape of a peacock at Dunhuang Yardang National Geopark in Gansu Province. /CGTN

Wind-eroded rocks resembling a grand fleet sailing across the sea are seen at Dunhuang Yardang National Geopark in Gansu Province. /CGTN
Wind-eroded rocks resembling a grand fleet sailing across the sea are seen at Dunhuang Yardang National Geopark in Gansu Province. /CGTN

Wind-eroded rocks resembling a grand fleet sailing across the sea are seen at Dunhuang Yardang National Geopark in Gansu Province. /CGTN

Wind-eroded rocks resembling a grand fleet sailing across the sea are seen at Dunhuang Yardang National Geopark in Gansu Province. /CGTN
Wind-eroded rocks resembling a grand fleet sailing across the sea are seen at Dunhuang Yardang National Geopark in Gansu Province. /CGTN

Wind-eroded rocks resembling a grand fleet sailing across the sea are seen at Dunhuang Yardang National Geopark in Gansu Province. /CGTN

A stone pillar is seen at Dunhuang Yardang National Geopark in Gansu Province. /CGTN
A stone pillar is seen at Dunhuang Yardang National Geopark in Gansu Province. /CGTN

A stone pillar is seen at Dunhuang Yardang National Geopark in Gansu Province. /CGTN

A wind-eroded rock at Dunhuang Yardang National Geopark in Gansu Province resembles a princess looking into the distance. /CGTN
A wind-eroded rock at Dunhuang Yardang National Geopark in Gansu Province resembles a princess looking into the distance. /CGTN

A wind-eroded rock at Dunhuang Yardang National Geopark in Gansu Province resembles a princess looking into the distance. /CGTN

A wind-eroded rock at Dunhuang Yardang National Geopark in Gansu Province resembles a sunken ship. /CGTN
A wind-eroded rock at Dunhuang Yardang National Geopark in Gansu Province resembles a sunken ship. /CGTN

A wind-eroded rock at Dunhuang Yardang National Geopark in Gansu Province resembles a sunken ship. /CGTN

Huge wind-eroded rocks are seen at Dunhuang Yardang National Geopark in Gansu Province. /CGTN
Huge wind-eroded rocks are seen at Dunhuang Yardang National Geopark in Gansu Province. /CGTN

Huge wind-eroded rocks are seen at Dunhuang Yardang National Geopark in Gansu Province. /CGTN

Huge wind-eroded rocks are seen at Dunhuang Yardang National Geopark in Gansu Province. /CGTN
Huge wind-eroded rocks are seen at Dunhuang Yardang National Geopark in Gansu Province. /CGTN

Huge wind-eroded rocks are seen at Dunhuang Yardang National Geopark in Gansu Province. /CGTN

Imagine a sphinx standing watch over the pyramids, a peacock poised with its head held high, and a grand fleet sailing across the sea – these are just a few of the stunning sights that await visitors at Dunhuang Yardang National Geopark in northwest China's Gansu Province. Covering an area of nearly 400 square kilometers, this UNESCO-recognized geopark is celebrated for its extraordinary geological formations known as "yardangs." These wind-carved ridges, shaped over an impressive span of 300,000 to 700,000 years, create a breathtaking landscape that captures the imagination of all who visit.

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