Ready for a splash of color inspiration? 🎨 Tucked away in Hami City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Tuolekule Lake feels straight out of a digital painting. Packed with minerals like mirabilite (a type of salt crystal) and natural algae, its waters shift through shades of rose, pink and violet as light, temperature and even the breeze change.
It's earned the nickname "weather lake" because locals can predict the day’s conditions by simply glancing at its color. Sudden violet? Might be time to layer up. 🌥️
But there’s more than just a color show. Surrounding wetlands turn this desert spot into a lush pasture, supporting grazing animals and hosting migratory birds—nature’s very own festival (minus the noise). 🐦
For smartphone photographers hunting that next viral shot or anyone who needs a mini digital detox, Tuolekule Lake is a must-see. Who knew a lake could outdo your weather app? 😉
Reference(s):
Xinjiang color palette: Tuolekule Lake, a shimmering dreamland
cgtn.com
