2025.04.26 20:13 GMT+8

Xinjiang's Ulungur Lake awakens as ice thaws

Updated 2025.04.26 20:13 GMT+8
CGTN

Rising temperatures are melting Ulungur Lake in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, creating naan-shaped ice formations across the surface. Drifting atop the water, the crystal-clear ice cubes, combined with the mirror-like reflection of the sky, create a breathtaking and dream-like landscape. As one of China's largest freshwater lakes, Ulungur Lake plays a vital role in supporting regional wetlands and bird migration.

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