Aerial view of jewel-like Emerald Lake in NW China's Qinghai(1/3)

Aerial photo shows the eye-catching scenery of Emerald Lake in Da Qaidam (also known as Dachaidan) district in Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, August 17, 2021. (Photo/ICphoto)

Da Qaidam Emerald Lake covers 15 square kilometers and is one of the most representative attractions in the region. It is called Emerald Lake because the lake is rich in brine and metal elements such as potassium, magnesium and lithium, which give it marvelous green and blue colors.

Aerial photo shows the eye-catching scenery of Emerald Lake in Da Qaidam (also known as Dachaidan) district in Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, August 17, 2021. (Photo/ICphoto)

Aerial photo shows the eye-catching scenery of Emerald Lake in Da Qaidam (also known as Dachaidan) district in Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, August 17, 2021. (Photo/ICphoto)