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Badain Jaran Desert

Workers fix sand forest belt on sand dunes on the southwestern edge of Badain Jaran Desert, Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China on November 13, 2025.

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Badain Jaran Desert

Workers fix sand forest belt on sand dunes on the southwestern edge of Badain Jaran Desert, Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China on November 13, 2025.

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Badain Jaran Desert

Workers fix sand forest belt on sand dunes on the southwestern edge of Badain Jaran Desert, Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China on November 13, 2025.

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Badain Jaran Desert

Workers fix sand forest belt on sand dunes on the southwestern edge of Badain Jaran Desert, Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China on November 13, 2025.

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Badain Jaran Desert

Workers fix sand forest belt on sand dunes on the southwestern edge of Badain Jaran Desert, Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China on November 13, 2025.

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Badain Jaran Desert

Workers fix sand forest belt on sand dunes on the southwestern edge of Badain Jaran Desert, Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China on November 13, 2025.

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Badain Jaran Desert

Workers fix sand forest belt on sand dunes on the southwestern edge of Badain Jaran Desert, Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China on November 13, 2025.

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Badain Jaran Desert

Workers fix sand forest belt on sand dunes on the southwestern edge of Badain Jaran Desert, Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China on November 13, 2025.

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Badain Jaran Desert

Workers fix sand forest belt on sand dunes on the southwestern edge of Badain Jaran Desert, Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China on November 13, 2025.

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Badain Jaran Desert

Workers fix sand forest belt on sand dunes on the southwestern edge of Badain Jaran Desert, Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China on November 13, 2025.

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Badain Jaran Desert Illustrations - China

A drone photo taken on Oct. 22, 2025 shows a lake in the Badain Jaran Desert in Alxa Right Banner, the Alxa League of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The Badain Jaran Desert was included on the World Heritage List in July 2024. Photo by Bei He/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Badain Jaran Desert Illustrations - China

A drone photo taken on Oct. 22, 2025 shows a sunrise view of the Badain Jaran Desert in Alxa Right Banner, the Alxa League of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The Badain Jaran Desert was included on the World Heritage List in July 2024. Photo by Bei He/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Badain Jaran Desert Illustrations - China

This photo taken on Oct. 22, 2025 shows a view of the Badain Jaran Desert in Alxa Right Banner, the Alxa League of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The Badain Jaran Desert was included on the World Heritage List in July 2024. Photo by Bei He/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Badain Jaran Desert Illustrations - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 22, 2025 shows a lake in the Badain Jaran Desert in Alxa Right Banner, the Alxa League of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The Badain Jaran Desert was included on the World Heritage List in July 2024. Photo by Bei He/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Badain Jaran Desert Illustrations - China

This photo taken on Oct. 22, 2025 shows a view of the Badain Jaran Desert in Alxa Right Banner, the Alxa League of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The Badain Jaran Desert was included on the World Heritage List in July 2024. Photo by Bei He/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Badain Jaran Desert Illustrations - China

This photo taken on Oct. 22, 2025 shows a view of the Badain Jaran Desert in Alxa Right Banner, the Alxa League of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The Badain Jaran Desert was included on the World Heritage List in July 2024. Photo by Bei He/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Badain Jaran Desert Illustrations - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 22, 2025 shows a view of the Badain Jaran Desert in Alxa Right Banner, the Alxa League of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The Badain Jaran Desert was included on the World Heritage List in July 2024. Photo by Bei He/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Badain Jaran Desert Illustrations - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 22, 2025 shows a lake in the Badain Jaran Desert in Alxa Right Banner, the Alxa League of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The Badain Jaran Desert was included on the World Heritage List in July 2024. Photo by Bei He/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Badain Jaran Desert Illustrations - China

A drone photo taken on Oct. 22, 2025 shows tourists enjoying the scenery of the Badain Jaran Desert in Alxa Right Banner, the Alxa League of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The Badain Jaran Desert was included on the World Heritage List in July 2024. Photo by Bei He/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jinsha Bay Desert Tourist Holiday Camp

ZHANGYE, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 - Tourists drive desert motorcycles through the Badain Jaran Desert at the Jinshawan Desert Tourism holiday camp in Zhangye city, Gansu province, China, Sept 21, 2024.

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Jinsha Bay Desert Tourist Holiday Camp

ZHANGYE, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 - Tourists drive desert motorcycles through the Badain Jaran Desert at the Jinshawan Desert Tourism holiday camp in Zhangye city, Gansu province, China, Sept 21, 2024.

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Jinsha Bay Desert Tourist Holiday Camp

ZHANGYE, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 - Tourists drive desert motorcycles through the Badain Jaran Desert at the Jinshawan Desert Tourism holiday camp in Zhangye city, Gansu province, China, Sept 21, 2024.

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-BADAIN JARAN DESERT-SCENERY (CN)

(240731) -- ARAXAN RIGHT BANNER, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 30, 2024 shows a lake in the Badain Jaran Desert in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Located in the hyper-arid region of northwestern China, the Badain Jaran Desert is the country's third largest desert and second largest drifting desert. China's Badain Jaran Desert -- Towers of Sand and Lakes, was included on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) at the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi, India. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Bei He)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-BADAIN JARAN DESERT-SCENERY (CN)

(240731) -- ARAXAN RIGHT BANNER, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows the starry night sky over the Badain Jaran Desert in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Located in the hyper-arid region of northwestern China, the Badain Jaran Desert is the country's third largest desert and second largest drifting desert. China's Badain Jaran Desert -- Towers of Sand and Lakes, was included on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) at the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi, India. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Bei He)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-BADAIN JARAN DESERT-SCENERY (CN)

(240731) -- ARAXAN RIGHT BANNER, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows a lake in the Badain Jaran Desert in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Located in the hyper-arid region of northwestern China, the Badain Jaran Desert is the country's third largest desert and second largest drifting desert. China's Badain Jaran Desert -- Towers of Sand and Lakes, was included on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) at the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi, India. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Bei He)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-BADAIN JARAN DESERT-SCENERY (CN)

(240731) -- ARAXAN RIGHT BANNER, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A drone photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows tourists taking photos of camels in the Badain Jaran Desert in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Located in the hyper-arid region of northwestern China, the Badain Jaran Desert is the country's third largest desert and second largest drifting desert. China's Badain Jaran Desert -- Towers of Sand and Lakes, was included on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) at the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi, India. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Bei He)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-BADAIN JARAN DESERT-SCENERY (CN)

(240731) -- ARAXAN RIGHT BANNER, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 30, 2024 shows the scenery of the Badain Jaran Desert in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Located in the hyper-arid region of northwestern China, the Badain Jaran Desert is the country's third largest desert and second largest drifting desert. China's Badain Jaran Desert -- Towers of Sand and Lakes, was included on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) at the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi, India. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Bei He)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-BADAIN JARAN DESERT-SCENERY (CN)

(240731) -- ARAXAN RIGHT BANNER, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An off-road vehicle runs in the Badain Jaran Desert in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 30, 2024. Located in the hyper-arid region of northwestern China, the Badain Jaran Desert is the country's third largest desert and second largest drifting desert. China's Badain Jaran Desert -- Towers of Sand and Lakes, was included on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) at the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi, India. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Bei He)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-BADAIN JARAN DESERT-SCENERY (CN)

(240731) -- ARAXAN RIGHT BANNER, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 30, 2024 shows a lake in the Badain Jaran Desert in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Located in the hyper-arid region of northwestern China, the Badain Jaran Desert is the country's third largest desert and second largest drifting desert. China's Badain Jaran Desert -- Towers of Sand and Lakes, was included on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) at the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi, India. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Bei He)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-BADAIN JARAN DESERT-SCENERY (CN)

(240731) -- ARAXAN RIGHT BANNER, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 30, 2024 shows camels in the Badain Jaran Desert in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Located in the hyper-arid region of northwestern China, the Badain Jaran Desert is the country's third largest desert and second largest drifting desert. China's Badain Jaran Desert -- Towers of Sand and Lakes, was included on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) at the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi, India. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Bei He)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-BADAIN JARAN DESERT-SCENERY (CN)

(240731) -- ARAXAN RIGHT BANNER, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial panoramic photo taken on July 30, 2024 shows the scenery of the Badain Jaran Desert in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Located in the hyper-arid region of northwestern China, the Badain Jaran Desert is the country's third largest desert and second largest drifting desert. China's Badain Jaran Desert -- Towers of Sand and Lakes, was included on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) at the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi, India. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Bei He)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-BADAIN JARAN DESERT-SCENERY (CN)

(240731) -- ARAXAN RIGHT BANNER, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 30, 2024 shows a view of the Badain Jaran Desert at sunset in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Located in the hyper-arid region of northwestern China, the Badain Jaran Desert is the country's third largest desert and second largest drifting desert. China's Badain Jaran Desert -- Towers of Sand and Lakes, was included on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) at the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi, India. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Bei He)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-BADAIN JARAN DESERT-SCENERY (CN)

(240731) -- ARAXAN RIGHT BANNER, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial panoramic photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows a lake in the Badain Jaran Desert in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Located in the hyper-arid region of northwestern China, the Badain Jaran Desert is the country's third largest desert and second largest drifting desert. China's Badain Jaran Desert -- Towers of Sand and Lakes, was included on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) at the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi, India. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Bei He)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-BADAIN JARAN DESERT-SCENERY (CN)

(240731) -- ARAXAN RIGHT BANNER, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 30, 2024 shows a lake in the Badain Jaran Desert in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Located in the hyper-arid region of northwestern China, the Badain Jaran Desert is the country's third largest desert and second largest drifting desert. China's Badain Jaran Desert -- Towers of Sand and Lakes, was included on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) at the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi, India. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Bei He)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-BADAIN JARAN DESERT-SCENERY (CN)

(240731) -- ARAXAN RIGHT BANNER, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 30, 2024 shows a view of the Badain Jaran Desert in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Located in the hyper-arid region of northwestern China, the Badain Jaran Desert is the country's third largest desert and second largest drifting desert. China's Badain Jaran Desert -- Towers of Sand and Lakes, was included on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) at the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi, India. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Bei He)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240728) -- BEIJING, July 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 13, 2022 shows a lake at the Badain Jaran Desert in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. China's Badain Jaran Desert -- Towers of Sand and Lakes, has successfully passed the review process to be included on the World Heritage List by the UNESCO. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Bei He)

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CHINA-BADAIN JARAN DESERT-UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

(240727) -- ARAXAN RIGHT BANNER, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 13, 2022 shows a view of the Badain Jaran Desert in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. China's Badain Jaran Desert -- Towers of Sand and Lakes, has successfully passed the review process to be included on the World Heritage List by the UNESCO. The decision was made at the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi, India, according to China's National Forestry and Grassland Administration. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Bei He)

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CHINA-BADAIN JARAN DESERT-UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

(240727) -- ARAXAN RIGHT BANNER, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 13, 2022 shows a lake at the Badain Jaran Desert in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. China's Badain Jaran Desert -- Towers of Sand and Lakes, has successfully passed the review process to be included on the World Heritage List by the UNESCO. The decision was made at the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi, India, according to China's National Forestry and Grassland Administration. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Bei He)

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CHINA-BADAIN JARAN DESERT-UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

(240727) -- ARAXAN RIGHT BANNER, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 13, 2022 shows a view of the Badain Jaran Desert in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. China's Badain Jaran Desert -- Towers of Sand and Lakes, has successfully passed the review process to be included on the World Heritage List by the UNESCO. The decision was made at the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi, India, according to China's National Forestry and Grassland Administration. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Bei He)

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CHINA-BADAIN JARAN DESERT-UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

(240727) -- ARAXAN RIGHT BANNER, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 13, 2022 shows a lake at the Badain Jaran Desert in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. China's Badain Jaran Desert -- Towers of Sand and Lakes, has successfully passed the review process to be included on the World Heritage List by the UNESCO. The decision was made at the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi, India, according to China's National Forestry and Grassland Administration. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Bei He)

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INDIA-NEW DELHI-CHINA-BADAIN JARAN DESERT-UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE

(240727) -- NEW DELHI, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Members of the Chinese delegation celebrate the inscription of Badain Jaran Desert on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) during the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi, India, July 26, 2024. China's Badain Jaran Desert -- Towers of Sand and Lakes, has successfully passed the review process to be included on the World Heritage List by the UNESCO. The decision was made at the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi, India, according to China's National Forestry and Grassland Administration. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Javed Dar)

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Badain Jaran Desert sand Mountain Lake Group Inscribed on World Heritage List

INNER MONGOLIA, CHINA - MAY 13, 2020 - A view of Dabusutu Lake, deep in the Badain Jaran Desert, Inner Mongolia, China, May 13, 2020. On July 26, 2024, at the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi, India, China's application of the Badain Jaran Desert sand Mountain lake group successfully passed the evaluation and successfully added to the World Heritage List.

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Badain Jaran Desert sand Mountain Lake Group Inscribed on World Heritage List

INNER MONGOLIA, CHINA - MAY 15, 2020 - Deep in the Badain Jaran Desert, the landscape of Yekken Jilin Lake is seen in Inner Mongolia, China, May 15, 2020. On July 26, 2024, at the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi, India, China's application of the Badain Jaran Desert sand Mountain lake group successfully passed the evaluation and successfully added to the World Heritage List.

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Badain Jaran Desert sand Mountain Lake Group Inscribed on World Heritage List

INNER MONGOLIA, CHINA - MAY 4, 2020 - The view of Zhuigde Lake, deep in the Badain Jaran Desert, Inner Mongolia, China, May 4, 2020. On July 26, 2024, at the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi, India, China's application of the Badain Jaran Desert sand Mountain lake group successfully passed the evaluation and successfully added to the World Heritage List.

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Badain Jaran Desert sand Mountain Lake Group Inscribed on World Heritage List

INNER MONGOLIA, CHINA - MAY 2, 2020 - A view of Ma Lake, deep in the Badain Jaran Desert, Inner Mongolia, China, May 2, 2020. On July 26, 2024, at the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi, India, China's application of the Badain Jaran Desert sand Mountain lake group successfully passed the evaluation and successfully added to the World Heritage List.

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Badain Jaran Desert sand Mountain Lake Group Inscribed on World Heritage List

INNER MONGOLIA, CHINA - MAY 4, 2020 - Photo taken on May 4, 2020 shows the view of Zhuigde Lake deep in the Badain Jaran Desert in Inner Mongolia, China. On July 26, 2024, at the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi, India, China's application of the Badain Jaran Desert sand Mountain lake group successfully passed the evaluation and successfully added to the World Heritage List.

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Badain Jaran Desert sand Mountain Lake Group Inscribed on World Heritage List

INNER MONGOLIA, CHINA - MAY 9, 2020 - A view of Nanhaizi Lake, deep in the Badain Jaran Desert, Inner Mongolia, China, May 9, 2020. On July 26, 2024, at the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi, India, China's application of the Badain Jaran Desert sand Mountain lake group successfully passed the evaluation and successfully added to the World Heritage List.

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Badain Jaran Desert sand Mountain Lake Group Inscribed on World Heritage List

INNER MONGOLIA, CHINA - MAY 1, 2020 - Photo taken on May 1, 2020 shows the view of Pink Lake deep in Badain Jaran Desert in Inner Mongolia, China. On July 26, 2024, at the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi, India, China's application of the Badain Jaran Desert sand Mountain lake group successfully passed the evaluation and successfully added to the World Heritage List.

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Badain Jaran Desert sand Mountain Lake Group Inscribed on World Heritage List

INNER MONGOLIA, CHINA - MAY 1, 2020 - Photo taken on May 1, 2020 shows the view of Pink Lake deep in Badain Jaran Desert in Inner Mongolia, China. On July 26, 2024, at the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi, India, China's application of the Badain Jaran Desert sand Mountain lake group successfully passed the evaluation and successfully added to the World Heritage List.

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Badain Jaran Desert sand Mountain Lake Group Inscribed on World Heritage List

INNER MONGOLIA, CHINA - MAY 5, 2020 - A view of Nortu Lake, deep in the Badain Jaran Desert, Inner Mongolia, China, May 5, 2020. On July 26, 2024, at the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi, India, China's application of the Badain Jaran Desert sand Mountain lake group successfully passed the evaluation and successfully added to the World Heritage List.