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Sunrise at Yaonv Lake, Nianbaoyuze

Nianbaoyuze Geopark, Qinghai, China Nianbaoyuze Geopark locates in Bayan Har Mountains, one of many mountains in the famous Tibetan Plateau. It separates the drainage area of the most two famous rivers in China, Yellow River and the Yangtze River. The area is considered as one of the paradise for hikers during the peak season of July and August every year when wild flowers are bloomed everywhere along the lake, gorge, mountains.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2015
Date Uploaded: 11.2017
Photo Location: Chengdu, China
Camera: NIKON D800
Copyright: © Jay Huang