The magnificent and vibrant scenery of China under aerial photography during the midsummer season in the Grand Canyon | aquatic plants | vibrant
CCTV News: In the midsummer season, with abundant water and grass, and graceful birds, we follow the camera and enjoy the magnificent scenery of the motherland in the north and south.
What you are seeing now is the Balikun grassland located in the Hami region of northeastern Xinjiang, which is one of the three major grasslands in Xinjiang. Here, the grass is lush and the cattle and sheep are plump. Groups of yellow billed egrets shuttle between the grasslands and streams, sometimes stopping by the riverbank and sometimes spreading their wings and soaring. More than a decade ago, the local area carried out ecological protection on the Barikun Lake within the grassland, shut down multiple mirabilite production enterprises by the lake, and treated the waste residue accumulated in the grassland around the lake area. The once shrinking lake area is gradually recovering, and the areas where waste was originally piled up are all covered with soil and grass. Now, the Balikun grassland is lush with water grass and flocks of water birds, forming a beautiful ecological picture.
Affected by increased rainfall in the upper reaches of the Yellow River and flood discharge from reservoirs, the Hukou Waterfall of the Yellow River located in the Qinjin Grand Canyon has recently experienced an increase in water level and water flow, ushering in the best viewing period of summer. Looking down from the air, the water level of the main waterfall in Hukou rises, with turbulent waves that stir up clusters of white mist and smoke, like a boiling giant pot. In recent years, with the increasing efforts in ecological environment management in the Yellow River Basin, the water quality of the Yellow River has greatly improved. The unique landscape of flying waterfalls has attracted tourists from all over the country to come and visit.
In the midsummer season, over 20000 acres of lotus fields in Tongbai County, Henan Province have ushered in the most beautiful season of the year. Looking down from the sky, under the blue sky and white clouds, the green rice fields and lotus fields complement each other, crisscrossing along the winding river. The green mountains are nestled, the clear water is gurgling, the misty waves are vast, and the lotus leaf fields are breathtaking. Lotus plants bloom gracefully, with pink as the main color, either goose yellow or pure white, creating a stunning rural ecological landscape that slowly unfolds. It is understood that currently, there are multiple varieties and groups of Tongbai lotus, including lotus and Hualien. The local area is actively exploring the integrated development model of agriculture and tourism. While carrying out sightseeing and tourism vacations, the lotus industry has become a new way for people to increase their income.
