In the vast, barren Gobi desert of northwestern China, over 25,000 heliostats arranged in concentric circles span a total reflective area of 770,000 square meters, equivalent to 108 standard football fields.
Jiuquan led all prefecture-level cities in Gansu province in the selection of new cultural and tourism landmarks, with 17 sites making the province's list of 100. The results were unveiled on Dec 5 at a cultural and tourism promotion event.
Winter in Subei county, Jiuquan, is a time of snow-covered Qilian Mountains and frozen river surfaces, creating a striking landscape that attracts visitors from across China.
