Shahu Lake, Shizuishan, Ningxia

Golden dunes rise and fall, and emerald waters shimmer beneath a veil of mist. Located in Pingluo county, Shizuishan, Ningxia Hui autonomous region, the scenic area of Shahu Lake, or Sand Lake, is a striking landscape where desert sands meet tranquil waters, combining the grandeur of the desert with the delicate beauty of wetlands.

Reed beds thrive here and birds gather in flocks, making it one of Ningxia's key wetlands and birdwatching destinations. More than 200 bird species have been recorded, including rare ones such as the black stork and the Chinese merganser. Lake water, sand dunes, reeds, birds, fish, distant hills and blooming lotus together make up Shahu Lake's distinctive "seven resources", a landscape where desert and wetland are woven into one.

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