Spread over vast terraced fields, Dongchuans unusual brownish-red color comes from its rich deposit of iron and copper.

These oxides, deposited through many years, gradually developed into the extraordinary reddish brown soil seen here today.

Also see:Colorful Danxia Landformsin China andPainted Hills of Oregon

Sources:China Travel/China Daily/Yunnan Trip

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