Illustrated landscape plate: Jeju Island Lava, Asia
Jeju Island Lava

PA39 · Central Eurasia · Central Asian Deserts

Taklimakan Desert & Lowland Deciduous Forests

The Taklimakan is a vast sandy desert in the Tarim basin, fringed by poplar riparian forests and oasis towns. Ancient Silk Road routes and Uyghur oasis culture define the region.

Countries and territories: China. See it on One Earth

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