Name: Meltwater turns desert edge into jewel-toned lakes in Xinjiang
Uploaded: 2026-06-27T11:38:12+08:00
Duration: PT43.904S
Description: As melting snow from the Kunlun Mountains surges into the southern edge of the Taklimakan Desert, clear alpine waters have pooled among the dunes of Hotan County in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, creating jewel-toned lakes that shimmer

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As melting snow from the Kunlun Mountains surges into the southern edge of the Taklimakan Desert, clear alpine waters have pooled among the dunes of Hotan County in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, creating jewel-toned lakes that shimmer in mint and emerald green. This desert oasis, blending stark aridity with serene beauty, is not accidental，it is the result of a scientific flood-diversion project that channels seasonal runoff to irrigate poplar forests and naturally form lakes across the sandy terrain, drawing growing numbers of visitors to experience the rare harmony of lakes and desert.

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