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2026.08.07 16:56 GMT+8

Urho's lake, river and devil city: Hidden gems in Gobi gravel terrain

Updated 2026.08.07 16:56 GMT+8
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This summer, Urho District in Karamay, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region unveils a triple wonder: Ailik Lake shimmers with reed-fringed shores and darting birds; the rushing Baiyang River slices through fiery red gorges with cool flowing streams; and the World Devil City rises with wind-sculpted Yardang landforms in earthy hues. Together, they form a striking Gobi gravel terrain mosaic where water meets sand, green meets stone, and silence meets the ancient breath of the Junggar Basin.

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