Colorful salt lake in N China's Shanxi dazzles with natural hues under summer sun

Photo taken on July 6, 2025, shows the Qicai Salt Lake displaying brilliant colors in Yuncheng City, north China's Shanxi Province. As temperatures continued to rise, the colorful salt lake unveiled a vibrant and ever-changing natural spectacle. Viewed from above, the lake resembled a giant artist’s palette, shimmering in vivid hues unique to the summer season. In recent years, Yuncheng has intensified efforts to restore the lake’s ecology, leading to ongoing environmental improvements.(Yang Jianfeng/Guangming Picture)