Temirlik

Temirlik lies at the western edge of the Qaidam Basin, in the dry country between the Altun and Kunlun ranges. The Temirlik River draws water from glaciers in the mountains and flows east towards the inland basin. Along part of its course the water sinks underground before emerging again in springs. In this arid landscape, the river and its springs provide a marked contrast to the surrounding desert and high mountains.