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Emerald Lake, Mangya, Qinghai

CHINA BOUND | Updated: 2026-05-30 07:00

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Emerald Lake in Qinghai's Mangya is a stunning artificial salt lake where varying mineral concentrations create dazzling shades of emerald green under the sunlight. White salt paths wind across the lake, contrasting beautifully with the rugged Gobi mountains beyond. Like a gemstone embedded in the desert, the lake reveals the surreal beauty and vivid colors of Northwest China.

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