Among the major deserts in the world, the Taklimakan Desert is the most attractive one. The hoarse and swan song of Populus euphratica has a shocking power.
And when the lost civilization and splendor of Lop Nur, the fascinating ancient country of Loulan, was revealed little by little, it endowed this desert with more mystery.
What's even more shocking is that just in the hinterland of Taklamakan, there is still a group of beautiful lakes hidden. Surrounded by deserts and difficult to reach, no one has ever known about it.
It is Kanglak Lake, like a miniature Lop Nur
Kanglak Lake is composed of 11 large and small lakes, surrounded by vegetation such as reeds and red willows. The large and quiet lake is boundless, and there are sandy mountains far away. The lake is crystal clear.
Although these lakes are located in Ruoqiang County, there is no road to reach these lakes in all directions in Ruoqiang County. If you want to enter Kanglak Lake, you must say goodbye to the asphalt road and get in touch with the most primitive Taklamakan desert.
The off-road vehicles drive for 3 to 5 hours, or longer, in a state of almost no roads, to touch the "feathers" of Lake Konlak, and then walk for 1.5 hours to reach the lake area.
There are gratifying reeds and wild ducks on the road. The moment you see them, a huge life impact that you have never encountered in your life will instantly make people feel a sense of happiness and oppression.
This is a natural and pollution-free lake
Kanglak Lake used to be a river lake where the Cheerchen River entered Lop Nur. The blue lake water is crystal clear, the golden desert undulates and changes, groups of water birds flap the water surface, and precious fish species swim freely...
The Konlak lake group originates from the Weichang Lake of the Cheerchen River in the Altun Mountains of the Kunlun Mountains. The lakes are like small green beads inlaid between the Taklimakan Desert and the Kumtag Desert, maintaining the fragility of this area. ecological environment.
Today, the wetlands in the lake area are still expanding, and the species of organisms are increasing. The mysterious desert water is like water from the sky, nourishing this untouched sandy land in the hinterland of the Taklamakan Desert.
Under the blue sky, the desert and the lake are like gold and gemstones, perfect. This lake was only officially opened to the public two years ago. In order to protect this fragile ecology, no more than 30 tourists are received every day. So far, people who have seen its beauty Very few!
Ruoqiang, a place that is inseparable from Loulan
Ruoqiang, pregnant with the mystery of the ancient city of Milan, bearing the solemnity of the ancient ruins of Loulan, containing the precipitous landform of Yadan Dragon City, the vastness of the desert, and the gentleness of the river, are all unique characters of Ruoqiang.
Photography/Hao Pei
The Altun Mountain Nature Reserve, which is known as the "forbidden zone of life", and the world-class scenery such as the Taitema Lake that has reappeared in the world in recent years, are destined to be extraordinary. Today, the most beautiful lake group in this desert-Kangkla The lake adds to its beauty!
Photography/Xingyu
Living in the desert, the sky here seems to be always covered by wind and sand, gray, but on the only way to Ruoqiang, you will encounter a beautiful avenue of Populus euphratica trees, which has now become its symbolic landscape.
Altun Mountain, the left hand is desolate and lonely, and the right hand is heavenly
Altun Mountain is the largest alpine nature reserve in my country, and it is also known as the "forbidden zone of life". Some foreign explorers call it the "arid center of Asia" and "barren land".
Photography/Xingyu
The area of 40,000 to 50,000 square kilometers is almost deserted due to the high cold and lack of oxygen. Wild animals such as Tibetan wild donkeys, Tibetan antelopes, wild yaks, Tibetan gazelles, and blue sheep are the masters here.
Photography / Walking in a hurry 007
This place is mysterious and has too many unsolved mysteries. I don’t know how many expedition teams have successfully crossed the no-man’s land, but there are also many people who stay in the no-man’s land forever. Some things seem to be destined to be viewed from a distance but not to be played. .
Under the harsh environment, there are still beautiful scenery here, primitive and rough. This is a pure land of soul, which shocks people's soul. The beauty here is called real beauty.
Taitema Lake, the Tarim River transfers water into the lake
Taitema Lake is located about 50 kilometers north of Ruoqiang County. It is a lake at the tail of the Tarim River. Due to the lack of flow, it once dried up and was buried by the desert. It became a huge salt crust, leaving only the remaining red willow, The roots of Populus euphratica are fixed in sandy soil bags.
After 2000, after 18 artificial water transfers in the lower reaches of the Tarim River, Taitema Lake finally regained its former vitality, and now it has become the home of waterfowl and Populus euphratica.
National Highway 218 passes through Taitema Lake, just like walking on a "sea highway", and the "green corridor" along the line is revitalized. The lakes on both sides are crystal clear, with lush aquatic plants and reeds, and water birds and wild ducks fly by from time to time.
The Taitema Lake Guanshui Pavilion on National Highway 218 is an excellent place to watch. The barren land a few years ago, because the water has come back to life, water is the most powerful magician in nature!
Golden reeds grow, water birds fly, and the original Populus euphratica within 30 kilometers is growing very well. Looking forward to the future, Taitema Lake will surely be a paradise on earth with rippling blue waves.
The ruins of the ancient city of Milan, the out-of-print murals of winged angels
The ancient city of Milan is located 6 kilometers east of Milan Town, Ruoqiang County. It is an important point on the southern route of the "Silk Road" from Dunhuang along the Shule River to Loulan and westward along the northern foot of Kunlun Mountain.
Ancient Milan is an ancient oasis city in the south of the Taklamakan Desert, located at the intersection of Lop Nur and the Altun Mountains; it used to be a busy trade center on the southern Silk Road, and it was prosperous for a while.
Photography/Xu Yang
The ancient city of Milan is not far from the ancient city of Loulan in terms of age; although its reputation is not as great as that of Loulan, the shock it brings to visitors is no less than that of the ancient city of Loulan.
In particular, the "Winged Angel" mural discovered by foreign explorers shocked the world for a while. The mural has a strong ancient Greek and Roman artistic style. Unfortunately, it was stolen by the explorer who discovered it and was finally preserved in a cave 8,000 kilometers away. The British Museum.
Ruoqiang Zimu River waters the best red dates
In "Journey to the West", where the Daughter's Country is located, it is said that drinking water can conceive Zimu River is Ruoqiang's mother river. After drinking the water here, the second senior brother conceived a baby. Numerous beauties have been bred.
photography/tsuikwan
This Ruoqiang mother river not only nourishes the land along the banks, nourishes the life on both sides of the river, but also produces the best Ruoqiang gray dates, also known as Ruoqiang red dates, which are well-known both at home and abroad.
In order to protect this rare desert wetland
Konlak Scenic Area now receives no more than 30 tourists a day
Some people say that it should not be developed for the sake of protection
Others say that the development is for better protection
Development and protection seem to be a contradiction
The editor thinks:
such a beautiful view
While developing, it should also be better protected
While we are proud of the stunning beauty of Xinjiang
More civilized tourism should be achieved
Let the beauty pass down from generation to generation~