A very detailed guide to hiking in Tengger Desert for 3 days and 2 nights

You must go hiking in the desert at least once in your life to feel the vastness of the desert with lonely smoke rising, to encounter the beautiful starry sky, and to embrace the free soul. This guide provides you with a three-day and two-night hiking guide in the Tengger Desert, helping you easily start this wonderful adventure. Day 1: Yinchuan - Alxa Left Banner - Tengger Desert - Little Swan Lake (about 12 kilometers on foot) Morning: Depart from Yinchuan and drive to Alxa Left Banner. The journey takes about 2.5 hours. You can enjoy the grasslands, Gobi and other scenery on the way. If you are lucky, you can also see groups of camels. Noon: Have lunch and take a short rest after arriving at Alxa Left Banner. Afternoon: Go to the Tengger Desert hiking starting point, collect sand sets, sand-proof headscarves, trekking poles and other equipment, and start hiking after warming up. Heading towards Little Swan Lake, there are endless sand dunes along the way, and the sand is soft underfoot. Every step is full of challenges and novelties. Arrive at the Little Swan Lake Campground in the evening to enjoy the beautiful desert sunset, then you can set up your own tent and experience the fun of camping. In the evening, you can also participate in the Starry Night Talk event and chat with friends from all over the world under the desert starry sky. Day 2: Little Swan Lake - Wulan Lake - Sun Lake (about 18 kilometers on foot) Morning: Get up early to watch the sunrise over Little Swan Lake. The sun shines on the lake, making it sparkle and is a beautiful sight. After packing up the camp, enjoy breakfast. Morning: Head to Wulan Lake, which is known as the "Heart of the Earth". The lake water is a charming red color, like a heart beating deep in the desert. You can take photos and check in as much as you want here. Noon: Have a meal and take a short rest. Afternoon: Go to Sun Lake Campground. After arriving at the camp, you can take a short rest and then attend a campfire party in the evening. Everyone will sing and dance around the campfire and enjoy a happy time. You can also watch the desert fireworks and experience a different kind of romance. Day 3: Sun Lake - Moon Lake - Dream Highway - Yinchuan (about 12 kilometers on foot) Morning: Watch the sunrise at Sun Lake. After breakfast, pack up and start hiking. On the way, you can see Moon Lake from afar. The emerald green lake water, yellow sand and blue sky complement each other, like a picture scroll. Noon: After the lunch, we continued on our way to the Dream Highway, which is a great place to take photos. The combination of the highway and the desert is full of stories. Then we will drive back to Yinchuan, ending our pleasant desert hiking trip. Precautions 1. Sun protection and sand prevention: The sun is strong and the wind is strong in the desert. You must take measures to prevent the sun and sand, and drink water at any time to prevent heat stroke and sunburn. (Pay special attention in summer) 2. Hiking skills: When hiking, do not take too big steps, adjust your breathing, and walk in a zigzag shape when going uphill to save energy; when going downhill, control your center of gravity to avoid falling. 3. Environmental awareness: Protect the desert environment, take the garbage out of the desert, and keep the desert pure. 4. Obey the instructions: If you are hiking with a group, you must obey the arrangements and instructions of the leader, do not leave the group without permission, and ensure your own safety. 5. Cell phone signal: Cell phone signals are poor or even non-existent in some areas of the desert. Inform your family of your itinerary in advance to avoid worrying them. If you need to contact the outside world, you can do so in the camp or in a place with a signal.