Barkol singing sand dune is surrounded by green in Hami prefecture in China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region . The dune is said to “sing” as it emits sound that may be caused by wind passing over the dune or by people walking on the sand. Barkol dune is a natural wonder of the region and attracts large groups of tourists from around the world.

新疆维吾尔族自治区哈密地区巴里坤鸣沙山翠绿环山。据说，风吹过此山或人走在沙地上时，鸣沙山发出的声音就像唱歌一样。巴里坤鸣沙山是该地区的自然景观，吸引力来自世界各地的大批游客。

Singing sand dune in Hami

Tourists on Barkol singing sand dune in Hami prefecture in China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region on August 5, 2011.

2011年8月15日中国新疆维吾尔族自治区哈密地区巴里坤鸣沙山上的游客。