Guardians of the Singing Sands China’s commitment to protecting Badain Jaran Desert as a UNESCO heritage site  

作　　者：Liu Hongzhang Wang Xiaochun 

机构地区：[1]Inner Mongolia Daily [2]Alxa Right Banner Digital Media Center

出　　处：《China Report ASEAN》2025年第1期56-57,共2页中国东盟报道(英文)

摘　　要：When American journalist Donovan Webster explored the Badain Jaran Desert,the fourth largest desert in the world lying in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in northern China,he was struck by its history dating back to the 14th century.He was also impressed by the hospitality of the locals wherever he went,offering him accommodation,food,and travel tips.He and many other explorers and geologists would be happy that the unique desert of sand towers and lakes has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site,the first such honor for a Chinese desert.With this inclusion,China now boasts 15 World Natural Heritage sites and four heritage sites noted for both cultural and natural features.

关 键 词：DESERT UNESCO GUARD 

分 类 号：F42[经济管理—产业经济]