World Heritage in China
Badain Jaran Desert – Towers of Sand and Lakes
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
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The Badain Jaran Desert, located in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, is China's third-largest desert and its second-largest drifting desert.
Characterized by a high density of mega-dunes and inter-dune lakes, Badain Jaran is remarkable for the spectacular geological and geomorphic features of its landscape.
Within Badain Jaran are the world's tallest stabilized mega-dune, the most densely distributed desert lakes and a variety of wind-sculpted landforms. This diverse landscape also provides a rich habitat for wildlife.
