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19:38, 29-Dec-2017
Qiankun Bay partially freezes along the Yellow River in N China
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Ice floes have appeared on the surface of the Qiankun Bay along the Yellow River after temperatures dropped to around -10 °C.
The Qiankun Bay is located in Yonghe county in north China’s Shanxi Province. It is part of the Shaan-Jin Grand Canyon, which lies at the intersection of north China’s Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces and is considered as one of the country's most beautiful canyons.
Ice floes along the Yellow River. /CGTN Photo
Ice floes along the Yellow River. /CGTN Photo
The stretch of the Yellow River along Yonghe county is nearly 70 kilometers. The course of the river forms seven big curves, named Qiankun Bay. As large parts of the water froze, the Yellow River looked like a silver dragon flowing through the canyon, shining under the sun. Upon closer look, it also looks like pieces of glass scattering over jade.
The Qiankun Bay is home to the most-well preserved meander belts in China. /CGTN Photo
The Qiankun Bay is home to the most-well preserved meander belts in China. /CGTN Photo
The Qiankun Bay is said to be a natural museum of the Yellow River culture, and has succeeded in preserving the geologic features of the river at various points through history. Of all meander belts in the country, the Qiankun Bay is the biggest and most well-preserved. The Chinese Land and Resources Ministry has established a national geological park there.