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Spring in NW China’s Xinjiang: Flowers bloom by the lake, and wetland birds fly in pairs

Aerial photo taken on April 24, 2023 shows a large area of fertile land in Alemale Town, Xinyuan County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang. The fields are composed of many irregular geometric patterns of various sizes, which are pieced together to form beautiful paintings of the countryside. (Photo by Zhang Wenting)

Photo taken on April 24, 2023 shows blooming white saffrons on the shore of Sayram Lake in Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang. In late April, the snow and ice on the shore of Sayram Lake have not yet completely melted, white saffrons all over the alpine grasslands have bloomed one after another, attracting many tourists and photography enthusiasts to take pictures. (Photo by Yusuf Aini)

Photo taken on April 24, 2023 shows blooming white saffrons on the shore of Sayram Lake in Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang. In late April, the snow and ice on the shore of Sayram Lake have not yet completely melted, white saffrons all over the alpine grasslands have bloomed one after another, attracting many tourists and photography enthusiasts to take pictures. (Photo by Yusuf Aini)

Aerial photo taken on April 24, 2023 shows Qianquan Lake National Wetland Park in Shawan City, Tacheng Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang. Qianquan Lake Wetland has a beautiful natural environment and abundant aquatic resources. According to statistics, there are 17 species of birds that inhabit here, including animals under second-class national protection such as whooper swan, common crane, white-naped crane and cormorant. (Photo by An Kehu)

Aerial photo taken on April 24, 2023 shows a large area of fertile land in Alemale Town, Xinyuan County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang. The fields are composed of many irregular geometric patterns of various sizes, which are pieced together to form beautiful paintings of the countryside. (Photo by Zhang Wenting)

Aerial photo taken on April 24, 2023 shows Kunlun Mountains in Aqiang Township, Yutian County, Hotan Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang. The snow here never melts all year round. Looking from afar, the snow-capped peaks are towering and majestic, and the scenery is magnificent. (Photo by Li Zhenghu)

Photo taken on April 24, 2023 shows photography enthusiasts take pictures of white saffrons on the shore of Sayram Lake in Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang. In late April, the snow and ice on the shores of Sayram Lake have not yet completely melted, white saffrons all over the alpine grasslands have bloomed one after another, attracting many tourists and photography enthusiasts to take pictures. (Photo by Yusuf Aini)

Photo taken on April 24, 2023 shows a wild duck frolics and swims in the lake of the Aksu National Wetland Park in Aksu Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang. In recent years, Aksu City has continuously strengthened its efforts in wetland protection, expanding the water area and providing a good ecological environment for various wild animals that migrate here to inhabit and reproduce. The wetland park has become a paradise for birds. (Photo by Yan Shoulin)

Photo taken on April 24, 2023 shows wild ducks frolic and swim in the lake of the Aksu National Wetland Park in Aksu Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang. In recent years, Aksu City has continuously strengthened its efforts in wetland protection, expanding the water area and providing a good ecological environment for various wild animals that migrate here to inhabit and reproduce. The wetland park has become a paradise for birds. (Photo by Yan Shoulin)

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