Sand Lake is an ideal choice for those who love both deserts and water. It is one of the famous scenic spots in northwest of China. Sand Lake is more than 80 square kilometers (about 31 square miles) in area, including 45 square kilometers (about 17 square miles) of lakes and over 22 square kilometers (about 8 square miles) of desert. Its unique natural scenery attracts millions of visitors at home and abroad.
　　
　　Sand Lake is a paradise for birds in China. Every year during spring and autumn, over one million migratory birds stay at Sand Lake. Among them there are many rare species including white cranes, black cranes, red-crowned cranes, swans, wild ducks and mandarin ducks. At the same time, Sand Lake is also a good place for birdwatchers.

　　Sand Lake also offers visitors many recreational opportunities such as water-motorcycling, wind surfing and sliding down the dunes.