In pics: Lakes and deserts in NW China's Xinjiang

Photo taken on October 21, 2024, at Hulu Island Scenic Area in Yuli County, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, shows the golden poplar forest, clear blue lake, and vast desert in harmony, forming a vivid and beautiful landscape that captivates tourists. (Zhu Hongsheng/Guangming Pictures)

Photo taken on October 21, 2024, at Hulu Island Scenic Area in Yuli County, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, shows the golden poplar forest, clear blue lake, and vast desert in harmony, forming a vivid and beautiful landscape that captivates tourists. (Zhu Hongsheng/Guangming Pictures)

Photo taken on October 21, 2024, at Hulu Island Scenic Area in Yuli County, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, shows the golden poplar forest, clear blue lake, and vast desert in harmony, forming a vivid and beautiful landscape that captivates tourists. (Zhu Hongsheng/Guangming Pictures)