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The stunning Five-Color Beach in Altay

Here flows the Irtysh River, the only river in China that flows from east to west into the Arctic Ocean; Here, every moment reveals a different color in the scenery; Here lies the wonder of "one river separating two banks, each with its own world": The north bank features the colorful, dry, and undulating yardang landforms, typical of colorful hills. The south bank is a lush oasis and desert, mainly covered with poplar forests. This is the Five-Color Beach in Burqin, Altay Region 🎨 This secret place spanning both sides of the river valley tells the story of the earth with the most vivid colors. Waiting here for the sunset in the evening is truly romantic to the extreme…
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