2026.07.31 13:17 GMT+8

Rare snow lotuses bloom on high-altitude glacier in Xinjiang

Updated 2026.07.31 13:17 GMT+8
CGTN

Wild snow lotuses are blooming at the Karlik Glacier at an altitude of over 3,600 meters, with photographers capturing rare footage of the flowers in glacial rock crevices. These alpine flowers peak from July to September with their translucent petals swaying against the snow. Thanks to strengthened ecological protection, the snow lotuses now grow undisturbed, creating a striking landscape of blossoms, ice, and meltwater streams.

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