In the dry season, Bandir Lake in Xinjiang takes on a different appearance.
— Good View Hunting (@SceneryCHN) April 8, 2026
Across the exposed lakebed, pale concentric bands emerge—layers of sediment and mineral deposits left behind as the shoreline advanced and retreated over time.
Seen from above, the patterns ripple across… pic.twitter.com/dEmRmFm217

