Danxia landform in Xinjiang presents stunning view after rain

The sprawling Danxia landform in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region presented a splendid display after recent rains cleared, resulting in lighting conditions that brought out the site's famous deep hues.

Viewed from above, the undulating ridges resembled vibrant waves of fiery red, pale gray and freshly-washed green, creating a striking contrast.

The Danxia landform is a captivating natural marvel in Xinjiang's Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, consisting of red sedimentary beds characterized by steep cliffs.

Danxia landform in Xinjiang presents stunning view after rain

Danxia landform in Xinjiang presents stunning view after rain

Chinese President Xi Jinping is about to meet with Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in Beijing on Tuesday, to discuss relations between their two countries.

At the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, the crown prince is on a visit to China from April 12 to 14.

China has been the UAE's largest trading partner for many years. And the UAE is China's largest export market and second largest trading partner in the Middle East.

Xi to meet Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, UAE on relations