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Not only the scenery is continuous, but also the witness of history, the first hundred and fifth day of self-driving around China.

June 27, 2023, the first hundred and fourth day of self-driving around China, from Dachaidan Town to Dunhuang, 475 kilometers, choose to take the national highway. Along the way, the desolation and magnificence of the Qaidam Basin coexist, and the Wusute Water Yadan further perfectly integrates the Yadan landform with the lake, showing a different kind of style. On the northwest edge of the Qaidam Basin, there is a lake called Hutunor Lake, which is the Uyghur language, meaning unusually cold lake water, so Hutunor Lake is also called Cold Lake. Cold Lake is vast and the terrain is also very complex, covering the characteristics of various terrains such as mountains, hills, salt marshes, lakes and Gobi deserts, giving people a magnificent feeling. In 1954, geological surveyors went to Cold Lake to survey the terrain, and they found that Cold Lake has huge oil resources. As the number of Cold Lake oil workers increased, this place gradually had a name, called Cold Lake Town. However, resources are always exhausted, and it seems that in an instant, Cold Lake Town became deserted. In addition, the wind and sun have been blowing for many years, so the city where tens of thousands of people lived has now become a pile of ruins, and later people called Cold Lake Town a "ghost town". Black Solitary Mountain is characterized by its towering peaks and black sand-covered surface, giving people a desolate and mysterious feeling. The peaks and ravines here, under the light and shadow, show rich layers and changes, like a series of ink and wash paintings. June 28, 2023, the first hundred and fifth day of self-driving around China, from Dunhuang to Jiuquan, 415 kilometers, choose to take the national highway. Will cross the vast Gobi Desert. Although the scenery here is desolate, it has a primitive and wild beauty. The sun shines on the golden sand and stone, reflecting dazzling light, making people feel the magnificence and magnificence of nature. The unique landscape of Guazhou Gobi International Sculpture Art Corridor is: Hanwu Xiongfeng, Boundless, Son of the Earth, Gobi Ark and Wind Whisperer, attracting many tourists and art lovers to visit and check in. The most famous is the Son of the Earth. The sculpture is 15 meters long, 4.3 meters high and 9 meters wide. It is mainly made of red sandstone. It uses 3D scanning to obtain model data, then carves it into blocks in 3D, and finally carves and installs it into shape. The sculpture is presented in the form of an infant, lying quietly in the vast Gobi Desert, symbolizing the awe and dependence of mankind on nature. From a distance, this work forms a sharp contrast with the surrounding natural environment, which is visually impactful. When driving by, you might as well stop and park, and savor this unique artistic charm. June 29, 2023, the first hundred and sixth day of self-driving around China, from Jiuquan to Wuwei, 450 kilometers, choose to take the national highway. The scenery gradually transitions to the oasis and farmland of the Hexi Corridor, with ancient cities, vast grasslands and towering snow-capped mountains, forming a series of moving paintings. Wuwei has a long history, rich culture and many historical sites. Letai Park is located on Zhongguan Road in the north of Wuwei City, where the Chinese tourism symbol "Horse Treading Flying Swallow" was unearthed. The main attractions include Han-style gate, musical fountain, large-scale Han-style relief, totem pole of the four gods, 99 bronze chariot and horse guard of honor array enlarged by 6 times, Han tomb, Letai Temple, Han Culture Exhibition Hall, etc. In short, driving along National Highway G315, from Dachaidan Town to Wuwei, this journey is full of surprises and touches. Whether it is the vast Gobi Desert, the fantastic Yadan landform, or the rich historical sites and unique natural landscapes, it makes people linger and unforgettable.
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Posted: Sep 19, 2024
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