Badain Jaran Dunes, China
From series “Top 11 Most Unusual Deserts on the Planet”
Lots of interesting secrets are hidden in the Badain Jaran Desert in China. Only in this desert you can see the sand dunes, which reach a height of 500 meters. The place is characterized by constant and fairly strong winds, which create unique landscapes. Under the influence of the wind dunes emit a loud noise. Researchers informally call this the whistling sands.
Another great feature of the wilderness are beautiful lakes located at the foot of the dunes. Some lakes are freshwater, and in others water is very salty. The desert area occupies 49 000 square km. In many respects it owes a number of its features to melted groundwater. There are more than a hundred lakes that are constantly fed by the underground springs. They originate hundreds of kilometers away from desert borders. Name of Badain Jaran Desert can be translated from the Mongolian as Mysterious Lake. Its waters really are unique natural landmarks.
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