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22:43, 08-May-2019
Xinjiang: Deserts, lakes, and pear blossoms
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Three destinations in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region offered May Day holiday travelers something to relish on, showing them the many-faceted beauty of nature.
An aerial view of Kumtag Desert. /VCG Photo
An aerial view of Kumtag Desert. /VCG Photo
An aerial view of the Kumtag Desert. /VCG Photo
An aerial view of the Kumtag Desert. /VCG Photo
Located south of Shanshan County, the Kumtag Desert held a car race from May 2 to 3, with more than 500 off-road vehicle enthusiasts participating in the annual event, open for both processionals and amateurs.
Migratory birds at Bosten Lake. /VCG Photo
Migratory birds at Bosten Lake. /VCG Photo
A boat with passengers on Bosten Lake during sunset. /VCG Photo
A boat with passengers on Bosten Lake during sunset. /VCG Photo
Located in Bohu County, the Bosten Lake is the largest inland freshwater lake in China. It attracts a huge number of migratory birds when the weather starts to get amiable, including swans and egrets.
A pear garden at Korla. /VCG Photo
A pear garden at Korla. /VCG Photo
An aerial of pear gardens and adjacent houses in Korla. /VCG Photo
An aerial of pear gardens and adjacent houses in Korla. /VCG Photo
Korla pears are native to Xinjiang but their popularity spreads across the country. The fruits turn ripe around July and August, and go into many households across the country in September. The time for blossom appreciation is before July.
(With input from Xinhua News Agency)