Sunset paints colorful Danxia landform in NW China's Xinjiang

Photo taken on Sept.1, 2026 shows the colorful Danxia landform in Baijiantan District, Karamay City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The undulating rock formations glow in the setting sun, with layers of orange-red, deep blue-green and pale yellow unfolding across the landscape, showcasing the grandeur and splendor of the region's unique geological features. (Tian Guojian/Guangming Pictures)

Photo taken on Sept.1, 2026 shows the colorful Danxia landform in Baijiantan District, Karamay City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The undulating rock formations glow in the setting sun, with layers of orange-red, deep blue-green and pale yellow unfolding across the landscape, showcasing the grandeur and splendor of the region's unique geological features. (Tian Guojian/Guangming Pictures)