Two swans lark on the Wulapo reservoir in the suburbs of Urumchi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Dec. 11, 2003. The environment improvement of the oasis city have fascinated some ten swans to spend their winter days.

Three swans hover above the Wulapo reservoir in the suburbs of Urumchi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Dec. 11, 2003.

(Xinhua News Agency December 12, 2003)