Tuosu Lake – a pearl in the desert

http://www.china.org.cn/photos/index.htm Tuosu Lake, located on the northeast of the Qaidam Basin, is a saline lake. Together with the adjacent Keluke Lake, they are nicknamed the "Lakes of Lovers". Shining under the sun, the Tuosu Lake is like a mirror inlaid in the vast desert of northwest China. [Photo by Wan Lina/China.org.cn]

Tuosu Lake captured against the backdrop of the snow mountains. [Photo by Wan Lina/China.org.cn]

Tuosu Lake captured against the backdrop of the snow mountains. [Photo by Wan Lina/China.org.cn]

Tuosu Lake, located on the northeast of the Qaidam Basin, is a saline lake. Together with the adjacent Keluke Lake, they are nicknamed the "Lakes of Lovers". Shining under the sun, the Tuosu Lake is like a mirror inlaid in the vast desert of northwest China. [Photo by Wan Lina/China.org.cn]

The Keluke Lake-Tuosu Lake Nature Reserve area is abundant with plants and birds. [Photo by Wan Lina/China.org.cn]

The Keluke Lake-Tuosu Lake Nature Reserve area is abundant with plants and birds. [Photo by Wan Lina/China.org.cn]

The Keluke Lake-Tuosu Lake Nature Reserve area is abundant with plants and birds. [Photo by Wan Lina/China.org.cn]

The Keluke Lake-Tuosu Lake Nature Reserve area is abundant with plants and birds. [Photo by Wan Lina/China.org.cn]

The Keluke Lake-Tuosu Lake Nature Reserve area is abundant with plants and birds. [Photo by Wan Lina/China.org.cn]

The Keluke Lake-Tuosu Lake Nature Reserve area is abundant with plants and birds. [Photo by Wan Lina/China.org.cn]

At dusk, a shepherd is herding his sheep inside the scenic area. [Photo by Wan Lina/China.org.cn]

Tuosu Lake is located in the heart of a vast desert. [Photo by Wan Lina/China.org.cn]

Tuosu Lake is located in the heart of a vast desert. [Photo by Wan Lina/China.org.cn]