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Aiken Spring is located in Mangya City, Qaidam Basin, Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province. In the middle of a barren Gobi desert lies a miraculous spring. For thousands of years, it has gushed forth continuously, like boiling water, gurgling upwards. It is truly miraculous. Birds and wild animals dare not approach, and no grass grows where the spring flows. "Aiken" means "terrible" in Mongolian.
This magical geothermal spring, though barren where it flows, creates a vibrant scene. And while the water is undrinkable due to its sulfur content, it has medicinal and health benefits, with locals often visiting the spring to soak their feet and treat athlete's foot.
Climate: Mangya City has an average altitude of 3,000 meters and has a typical plateau continental climate with little precipitation, high evaporation, dryness, coldness, lack of oxygen, and frequent sandstorms.
Best time to travel: All seasons
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