Spectacular sunset over Irtysh river

            北疆－五彩滩－日落额尔齐斯河

North Xinjiang, China - Day 6

This place is called "Colorful Beach" - not really a beach but a wind-formed geological wonder (Yardang landform in geological term) near Irtysh river @ north Xinjiang province of China. This is a famous place to watch sunset. I was standing on the last viewpoint alone with houndreds of tourists, to see if I would be lucky enough to vitness a few horses or camels crossing the bridge on the river, during the perfect moment of the sunset. My luck didn't come. The sunset is still spectacular regardless. 

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Taken on: September 23, 2011

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