An aerial view of Bingling Lake in Yongjing county, Linxia Hui autonomous prefecture, Gansu province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

In the spring, the sight of the Bingling Lake is refreshing. The ice and snow begin to melt, and the water and streams begin to flow. The blue water shares a scenic hue with the vast sky.

The Yellow River, China's second-longest river, takes a 107-km journey through Yongjing county, Linxia Hui autonomous prefecture, Gansu province.Three lakes with clear, mineral-rich waters here demonstrate remarkable natural beauty.