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An aerial view shows the colorful Ulan Lake in the Tengger Desert on September 22, 2026 in Alxa, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China. The lake displays purple and red hues due to minerals and algae, attracting tourists to the desert landscape.

An aerial view shows the colorful Ulan Lake in the Tengger Desert on September 22, 2026 in Alxa, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China. The lake displays purple and red hues due to minerals and algae, attracting tourists to the desert landscape.

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Recording Date: Sep 22, 2026

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ALXA, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 22: An aerial view shows the colorful Ulan Lake in the Tengger Desert on September 22, 2026 in Alxa, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China. The lake displays purple and red hues due to minerals and algae, attracting tourists to the desert landscape.

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