China: Dongchuan Red Land

Dongchuan Red Land, centered on Huashitou Village in Dongchuan District, about 250 kilometers (155 miles) northeast of Kunming, has the most typical and special red soil on the Yunnan highlands. At an altitude of 1,800-2,000 meters (5,900-6,500 feet), the red soil is rich in iron and aluminum, giving it an amazing crimson color. The soils are interspersed with colored fields and crops, forming all kinds of patterns.

Thanks to Dr Kiran Acharya. Kiran choose one stamp from set of 2, showing Shouxi lake. This stamp was issued in 1998. The lake is located in Yangzhou city.