Protecting the Darkness Around Lenghu
A 2022 local regulation treats darkness as part of the observatory environment, with protected core and buffer zones and rules for night lighting.
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Why the Telescopes Came to Lenghu
Three years of measurements on Saishiteng Mountain showed why an isolated desert ridge could serve an observatory.
Salt Flowers in the Potash Landscape of Qarhan
At Qarhan Salt Lake, visible salt forms sit beside an industrial process that sends brine through concentration, purification and crystallization.
A Stop on the Central Asian Flyway
The Keluke–Tuosu reserve is part of a migratory-bird network, and its monitoring records show how field observation works in a desert wetland.
Two Lakes, Two Waters: Keluke and Tuosu
Adjacent lakes in Delingha differ in salinity and support a varied wetland setting for birds.
How a Poem Put Delingha on the Literary Map
A poem written while passing through Delingha became a lasting part of the city’s public memory, now gathered at a riverside exhibition hall.
From Brine to Salt Sculpture: A Lesson at Chaka
Chaka’s Salt Culture Hall combines explanations of brine and crystal formation with hands-on salt-making activities described by the scenic operator.