Location: Urad Front Banner Highlights: One of China’s eight major freshwater lakes and the largest wetland at the same latitude on Earth, known as the "Pearl Beyond the Great Wall". Features: Vast reed marshes, birdwatching opportunities (whooper swans, egrets and more), cruise boat rides and waterfront boardwalks.

Location: Dengkou County Highlights: A freshwater lake nestled in the desert, hailed as the "Pearl of the Gobi Desert". Features: Stunning views blending lake waters and sand dunes, various water activities, and breathtaking sunsets.