Badain Jaran Desert 巴丹吉林沙漠

"The desert of mysterious lakes" is certainly one of the most fascinating in the world. It is dotted with lakes that haveendured for centuries in an aridand rainless landscape, dominated by dunes that can reach 500 meters high. “神秘湖泊的沙漠”无疑是世界上最迷人的沙漠之一。 它点缀着几个世纪以来一直在干旱无雨的景观中生存的湖泊，以高达 500 米的沙丘为主。 #badainjaran #巴丹吉林 #沙漠 #内蒙古 #大疆 #dji #mavicair2 #naturalwonders#besttrip

Lesser-Known Domestic Travel Destinations | Quiet and Beautiful, Stunning Your Travel Time

| Quiet and Beautiful, Stunning Your Travel Time.🎈Perhaps you have visited many popular tourist spots, but these places are often overcrowded, diminishing your travel experience. Today, I want to recommend 10 lesser-known domestic travel destinations, where the beauty is quiet and each place is more stunning than the last, allowing you to truly enjoy the pleasure of travel!🎉 📍Juyanhai Located in the northern part of Ejina Banner, Alxa League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, it is long and curved like a crescent moon. Here you can find legends of Laozi becoming immortal, the footsteps of Huo Qubing's northern campaigns, the figure of Zhang Qian on his diplomatic missions, and the sound of Su Wu herding sheep. At sunrise, the sky is ablaze with color, the reeds sway, and the beauty is incomparable.🌅 📍Zhenyuan Ancient Town A national key historical and cultural city with a history of 2000 years, known as the 'Eastern Stronghold of Guizhou' and 'Ancient City of the Miao People'. The residential buildings in the ancient town are simple in style, with flying eaves and reflections on the water. Walking here is like traveling through time, entering a thousand years of history.🏯 📍Nianhu A name full of romance, a place that inspires endless imagination! Here you'll find clear rivers, enchanting ponds, blue skies, and warm sunshine, as well as flocks of graceful black-necked cranes. At sunset, standing on the shore watching the red sun slowly disappear, tinting the clouds, the golden-red glow casts shadows on the lake, creating a mystical scene.🌄 📍Qingmuchuan Located at the junction of Shaanxi, Gansu, and Sichuan provinces, it is a historic town full of legendary stories. Named after an ancient Qingmu tree at the southern end of the street, the town is stretched long by the 'Huilongchang' ancient street, resembling a bent bow. Strolling along the old street, the uneven scenery on both sides is like a painting, with houses, eaves, shops, and taverns, each step telling an endless story.🏘️ 📍Yucha Grand Canyon Extremely similar to the Antelope Canyon in the United States, experts call it the 'Natural Earth Crack Wonder of the Loess Plateau'. It originated from a strong earthquake millions of years ago that cut the earth's surface into cracks, and over millions of years of torrential floods, it slowly formed this unique canyon landscape. The canyon walls are undulating, with graceful lines, everything appears so simple, harmonious, and natural. The sunlight through the narrow cracks reflects the enchanting 'light of the angels' on the rock walls, from bright orange to dazzling red, both fantastical and elegant.🌈 📍Chaji Ancient Town It is the last ancient village at the foot of Mount Huangshan and the largest existing ancient village from the Ming and Qing dynasties in China. It is a Chinese historical and cultural village, known as the 'Number One Village for Sketching in China'. A large number of ancient Ming and Qing residential buildings are located along the Chaji River, stretching for 10 li. Here, with small bridges over flowing water, riverside houses, solemn ancestral halls, and elegant pavilions, the old village houses all tell the past of Chaji.🏞️ 📍Aoluguya It is a tribe inhabited by the Ewenki people, the farthest and most mysterious branch of the Ewenki. Aoluguya Ewenki is China's last hunting tribe and the only minority in China that raises reindeer. Take a ride on a reindeer sleigh, wander through the forest, and become a pure and free naturalist!🦌 📍Linjiangtun Located on the southern bank of the Erguna River, the border river between China and Russia, the row of wooden houses retains a rich Russian style and customs. The people here are simple and hospitable, guarding the most primitive life and customs from generation to generation, enjoying a peaceful and leisurely time... Linjiangtun is a great place to watch the sunrise and sunset, with the south mountain suitable for sunset and the north mountain for sunrise.🌅 📍Bipenggou Known for its beautiful natural scenery, perfect natural ecological landscape, and excellent ecological environment. Inside the valley, there are steep peaks, deep canyons, crisscrossing glaciers, and cascading waterfalls, with a wide variety of wild animals and plants. The primitive natural scenery, ancient ecological environment, and bizarre cliff and peak formations make Bipenggou a paradise for hikers.🏔️ 📍Badain Jaran Desert The Badain Jaran Desert in Alxa League is the fourth largest desert in the world and one of the three largest deserts in China. It has been rated by 'China National Geography' magazine as 'China's Most Beautiful Desert' and by 'Global Traveler' as 'One of the 50 Places Most Worth Visiting for Foreigners'. The towering sand mountains, the mysterious singing sands, the tranquil lakes, and wetlands form the unique and charming landscape of the Badain Jaran Desert.🏜️ 💕Go to these lesser-known places and enjoy leisure time that belongs only to you! You will definitely fall in love with them!💖

More beautiful than Crescent Lake, half desert, half lake, 99% of people have never appreciated it

When it comes to lakes in the desert, many people first think of Crescent Lake. 😎 But today, I want to share with you these lakes and sand mountains that are even more beautiful than Crescent Lake and more attractive than the Mingsha Mountains! Half lake, half sand, it's like the Sahara Desert! 🤩 Completely natural and undeveloped, truly hidden and unknown! Less than 1% of people know about it or have reached it! It's hidden in the Badain Jaran Desert of Alxa League! "Desert sands like snow, Yanshan moon like a hook," here, the desert is vast and boundless, and the lakes are like dazzling pearls. 😲 This is probably one of the places with the densest concentration of lakes in the Chinese desert! In December 2019, the Badain Jaran Desert - Sand Mountain Lake Group officially applied for World Natural Heritage, striving to fill the gap of desert types in our country's World Heritage! Deserts are generally lifeless due to lack of water, but here, sand mountains and lakes coexist harmoniously! 🤗 The lakes in the desert are called 'Hai Zi', because they have the same color as the sea! Standing on the dunes and looking down at the 'Hai Zi', it's like a string of gemstone necklaces dropped onto the desert! 😜 Walking to the lake and looking up at the dunes, one can't help but marvel at their majestic beauty! "The lake's autumn moonlight matches its calm surface, like a mirror unpolished," the lake is extremely tranquil, with aquatic plants growing leisurely, bringing a bit of vitality; the dunes stand quietly, embracing the 'Hai Zi' tightly. They are like lovers, accompanying each other through the years. The golden dunes gently extend into the lake, where yellow meets blue, making me, a travel expert who has seen all the beautiful scenes in the world, exclaim in amazement! 😮 It's near the Badaoqiao Scenic Area in Ejina Banner, but 99% of people have missed it! ✨ Here come the attraction recommendations! 1️⃣ Badain Lake: Wow, it's the largest lake in the Badain Jaran Desert! Surrounded by tall dunes, the water is so clear that you can see the bottom 😲, simply a perfect place to enjoy the desert scenery and take pictures of sunrise and sunset! 2️⃣ Badain Jaran Temple: This temple built on the dunes is so unique, a landmark of the Badain Jaran Desert! The temple houses Buddhist deities, and many local believers come here for pilgrimage 🧐. 3️⃣ Yindeertu Divine Spring: This is definitely one of the most magical attractions in the Badain Jaran Desert, with spring water miraculously emerging from the dunes, forming a clear pool surrounded by green vegetation, truly amazing 👏! 4️⃣ Bilutu Sand Peak: It's the highest dune in the Badain Jaran Desert, with an altitude of 1611 meters, from where you can take in the magnificent beauty of the entire desert 🤩! 😋 Can't miss the food recommendations! 1️⃣ Hand-grabbed mutton: This is a traditional delicacy of Badain Jaran, made with fresh mutton as the main ingredient, cooked with many spices, and eaten directly with hands, the taste is fresh and delicious, and the meat is super tender! 2️⃣ Milk tea: Milk tea is a daily drink for the people of Badain Jaran, made with milk and tea leaves, rich in flavor and aromatic! 3️⃣ Cheese: This is one of the special foods of Badain Jaran, made by fermenting milk, with a rich taste and full of nutrients! 4️⃣ Roasted whole lamb: This traditional dish is amazing, made with a whole lamb, through special marinating and roasting techniques, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with an aroma that makes you drool, a super delicious dish 😜! 🛏 There are also good accommodation options! 1️⃣ Badain Jaran Desert Hotel: This is a luxury hotel in the Badain Jaran Desert, with complete facilities and excellent service, enjoying a desert vacation here is simply fantastic! 2️⃣ Badain Jaran Desert Homestay: This characteristic homestay located in the desert has a beautiful environment and is affordable, where you can get a good sense of the local customs! 3️⃣ Badain Jaran Desert Camping: This camping experience in the desert is absolutely amazing, allowing you to feel the beauty and tranquility of the desert up close, definitely an unforgettable travel experience! 🎇 📍 Location: Badain Jaran Desert, Badaoqiao, Ejina Banner, Alxa League, Inner Mongolia 📸 Photography: Highly recommend using a medium to long focal length lens for shooting or drone aerial photography! 【Precautions】 🔹1️⃣ When entering with an off-road vehicle, be sure to remember the phone number of the convoy, keep your phone fully charged, as the driver will return after dropping you off, and call the convoy after you finish playing, and the vehicle will enter again to pick you up for the return trip! (In principle, where you get off, you get back on for the return trip, as the dunes in the Badain Jaran Desert are quite high and there are few suitable areas for parking) 🔹2️⃣ You can go light when going to the desert, be sure to bring your phone, and bring enough water, as water loss in the desert is quite fast, and prepare some dry food! 🔹3️⃣ The ultraviolet rays in the desert are super strong, with no cover, so be sure to do physical sun protection, and it's best not to enter the desert at noon! 🔹4️⃣ Walking in the desert can be tiring, pay attention to your physical strength when climbing dunes, and enjoy the lakes according to your ability, it's not recommended to play for more than 2 hours at a time. 🔹5️⃣ Be sure to travel in groups, return before sunset, as there may be wolves at night! 🔹6⃣ Don't get too close to the lake for play, to prevent getting stuck in the mud! 🔹7⃣ If you feel unwell, call the convoy phone to return in time; if you encounter wild animals, try to stay away!

More beautiful than Crescent Lake, the sand mountain lakes in the desert, loved by 99% of people

A pure, natural, and undeveloped treasure—the sea in the desert! Half lake, half sand, it's like a pearl in the Sahara Desert. 😍 👉 The itinerary here is very rich and diverse. You can admire the majestic Gangshika snow peaks from afar, enjoy the colorful Danxia landforms, taste a wine dinner, explore Dunhuang's Mogao Caves and the Crescent Lake in the singing sand dunes, traverse no-man's lands, experience the internet-famous glass boat on the Emerald Lake, and even visit the Chaka Salt Lake and Qinghai Lake, etc., which will definitely make you linger and forget to return! 🌄💦 📍 This desert lake, reminiscent of the Sahara, is located in the Badain Jaran Desert in Alxa League, Ejina Banner, Inner Mongolia, about 2 kilometers from the entrance to the Badain Jaran Desert. 🚗 The way to get there is very convenient. You just need to reach Badao Bridge and communicate with the desert off-road vehicle team. The team will arrange for an off-road vehicle to take you to the closest point to the lake viewing area. The car fare is about 180 yuan per person, and if there are more people, you can even bargain. Itinerary: D1: Gathering day from various places to Xining airport/train station pickup D2: Xining - Distant view of Gangshika snow peaks - Colorful Danxia - Stay in Colorful Town/Zhangye D3: Colorful Town - Jiayuguan - Sunset wine dinner - Stay in Dunhuang D4: Dunhuang - Mogao Caves - Crescent Lake in the singing sand dunes - Shazhou Night Market - Dunhuang City D5: Dunhuang - Yangguan Ancient City - Traverse no-man's land - Emerald Lake (travel photography + internet-famous glass boat) - Da Qaidam D6: Da Qaidam - Water Yadan - Chaerhan Salt Lake - Stay in Golmud D7: Golmud - Traverse Qaidam - Chaka Salt Lake - Stay in Chaka D8: Chaka - Qinghai Lake scenery - Tibetan afternoon tea - Disband in Xining 【Precautions】 🔹1⃣ Before entering the desert, be sure to remember the phone number of the vehicle team and keep your mobile phone charged. After the car takes you into the desert, the driver will return, and when you finish your visit, you can call the team, and they will come to pick you up again. Remember where you got off, as that's where you'll get back on, because there are few suitable parking areas due to the high dunes. 🔹2⃣ When going to the desert, travel light, and don't forget to bring your mobile phone and enough water, as water loss is faster in the desert. You can also prepare some dry food in case of emergency! 🔹3⃣ The UV rays in the desert are strong, and there is no shade, so be sure to do physical sun protection. Try to avoid entering the desert at noon! 🔹4⃣ Trekking through the desert can be tiring. When climbing sand dunes, pay attention to your physical strength, and when admiring the lakes, do so within your limits. It is not recommended to play for more than 2 hours at a time. 🔹5⃣ Pay attention to travel in groups and be sure to return before sunset, as there may be wolves at night. So, if you're not like the other 99% of people and want to witness this hidden beauty like the Sahara Desert with your own eyes, hurry up and take a trip to the great northwest of Inner Mongolia and Gansu! Don't forget to bring your camera and friends to explore this natural paradise! 📷🦅🌅

China has a desert that is famous abroad, yet little known by its own people

🌈 In the northwest, there is a magical desert with more than one hundred and forty lakes of various colors, which is very charming. This place is the Badain Jaran Desert. It has been named the most beautiful desert in China by 'Chinese National Geography' and is famous abroad, but little known to the Chinese people. The sand dunes in the desert have very beautiful lines, with various curves crisscrossing and constantly changing. The tall sand mountains are steep and majestic, with the Bilutu Peak standing at 1617 meters as the world's tallest sand peak, with a relative height difference of about 589 meters, earning it the nickname 'Everest of the Deserts'. Therefore, it has also become a sacred place in the hearts of many desert off-road pilgrims! 🔥 It is already a wonder to have lakes in the desert, but the lakes here are not only numerous but also colorful and dazzling. When sand dunes, sand peaks, lakes, light and shadow, homes, reeds, and various animals are interwoven, the scene is like a beautiful painting, as if entering a fairy tale world! Some lakes turn red due to a type of microorganism, and the color changes with the seasons (various shades of red) and dances with the light, so that every visit can be a delightful surprise! At the beginning of summer, the melting ice and snow from the Qilian Mountains gradually fill the desert with water, making it the most beautiful time (pink color). Even so, each lake has its own temperament, and the color changes according to its own character. Some lakes are the reddest in May and June, while others are the most beautiful in August and September. If you want to capture their most stunning moments, you have to wait for the best light... 🔵 Ways to play: Off-road vehicles, most people visit for 2 days, requiring a chartered vehicle. It is easy to get stuck and lost in the desert, so an experienced driver is needed. 🍜 Food and accommodation: There are campsites by each lake for dining and lodging, and the accommodations usually have air conditioning and private bathrooms. ⚠️Tips: 🌿 Remember to take pictures of the Milky Way, count the stars, and watch the moon at night, it's incredibly romantic 🌿 People with a history of motion sickness should not participate 🌿 When exactly do the red lakes turn red? This is related to the water level and light. Some are very red in May and June, while others are in August and September 🌿 The weather is hot, pay attention to sun protection and hydration 🌿 Drone perspectives are better

China has a desert that is famous abroad, yet little known by its own people

🌈 In the northwest, there is a magical desert with more than 140 lakes of various sizes and colors, which is very charming. This is the Badain Jaran Desert. It has been named the most beautiful desert in China by 'China National Geography' and is known abroad, but little known by the Chinese people. The sand dunes in the desert are very beautiful, with various curves crisscrossing, ever-changing, while the tall sand mountains are steep and majestic. The Bilutu Peak, with an altitude of 1617 meters, is the world's highest sand peak, with a relative height difference of about 589 meters, known as the 'Everest of the Deserts', making it a sacred place in the hearts of many desert off-road pilgrims! 🔥 It is already a wonder that there are lakes in the desert, but the number of lakes here is quite large, and they are also colorful and dazzling. When sand dunes, sand peaks, lakes, light and shadow, homes, reeds, and various animals are interwoven together, the scene is like a beautiful painting, as if entering a fairy tale world! Some lakes turn red due to a type of microorganism, and the color also changes with the seasons (various shades of red) and dances with the light, so that each visit can be a delightful surprise! At the beginning of the hot summer, the melting ice and snow from the Qilian Mountains gradually fill the desert with water, making it the most beautiful time (pink color). Even so, each lake has its own temperament, and the color changes according to its own character. Some lakes are the reddest in May and June, while others are the most beautiful in August and September. If you want to capture their most stunning moments, you have to wait for the best light... 🔵 Ways to play: Off-road vehicles, most people visit for 2 days, requiring chartered cars, as it is easy to get stuck and lost in the desert, and an experienced desert driver is needed. 🍜 Food and accommodation: There are campsites by each lake for dining and lodging, and the accommodations generally have air conditioning and private bathrooms. ⚠️Tips: 🌿 Remember to take photos of the Milky Way, count the stars, and watch the moon at night, it's incredibly romantic 🌿 People with a history of motion sickness should not participate 🌿 When exactly do the Red Lakes turn red? This is related to the water level and light, some are very red in May and June, while others in August and September 🌿 The weather is hot, pay attention to sun protection and hydration 🌿 A drone perspective is better (Our driver was Has, a writer who drives in the desert. He provided various route options, provided sun umbrellas and chairs, provided sandboards that the kids loved, provided comfortable accommodations, and even took videos and photos for us with a drone. When we first entered the desert and were worried about the kids getting motion sickness, he stopped to let the kids play and adapt. Later, when he saw that the kids were in good spirits, he satisfied their requests to charge up the slopes. We watched the sunrise and sunset, saw several Red Lakes and oases, and listened to his childhood desert stories. It was perfect! )

Explore Alxa

👀 Destination Introduction Alxa League, located in the western part of Inner Mongolia, boasts a diverse landscape that includes deserts, Gobi, grasslands, forests, and historical relics. It is known as a 'land of splendid colors'. 🌿 Must-Visit Attractions 1. Badain Jaran Desert 🏜️ - Sand dunes, lakes, camel riding. 2. Ejina Poplar Forest 🌳🍂 - Golden autumn, millennium-old trees. 3. Heicheng Ruins 🏯 - Ancient city on the Silk Road, sunset photography. 4. Juyanhai Lake 💦🌅 - Bird watching, sunrise, the pearl of the Gobi. 5. Moon Lake 💧🌙 - Desert oasis, boating, and fishing. 6. Helan Mountain Rock Paintings 🎨 - Historical and cultural heritage, ancient art. Special Experiences: 7. Desert Camping 🏕️ - Tents under the starry sky, Mongolian cuisine. 8. Folk Culture 👑 - Mongolian yurts, Nadam Festival, ethnic customs. 9. Outdoor Adventure 🚵‍♂️ - Hiking, biking, sand sliding, extreme challenges. Travel Tips • Climate ⛅️🌡️ - Dry, significant temperature difference between day and night, spring and autumn are the best seasons. • Transportation 🚗🚁 - Bayanhot Airport, rent a car or join a tour group. • Environmental Protection 🌍💚 - Do not litter, protect the ecology. • Cultural Respect 👐 - Follow customs, protect cultural relics. Alxa invites you to explore the mysteries of the desert, experience a diverse culture, and create unforgettable memories! 🎉🚀

Discovering Alxa: A Magical Journey Through the Desert!

In the remote western frontier lies a magical place called Alxa, Inner Mongolia. On one side, there's an endless desert with rolling sand dunes stretching to the horizon; turn around, and you're greeted by sparkling lakes, crystal clear to the bottom, shimmering in the light. Further afield, the grasslands roll like a green ocean, brimming with life. This place also nurtures a rich and colorful ethnic culture, each spot radiating its unique charm and profound historical heritage. Today, let us lift the veil of mystery off Alxa, Inner Mongolia, delve into its heartland, and experience its enchanting allure. If you yearn for an extraordinary journey, Alxa awaits your footsteps, leading you into the unique ambiance of this magical land. Location: Alxa League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Pre-trip preparations: To fully enjoy Alxa, meticulous preparation is essential. 🏜️ Considering the desert climate of Alxa, prepare light cotton and linen clothes for summer, and don't forget to bring hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, and other sun protection to avoid sunburn from the scorching sun. 🏜️ During the trip, carrying some basic medicines is undoubtedly a wise precaution, such as cold medicine, band-aids, painkillers, etc. 🗺️ Download an offline map in advance for easy route checking during your travels. Transportation: By plane: You can first reach Bayanhot Airport, then take a bus from Bayanhot to Alxa. By train: You need to reach Ulanhot Railway Station first, then take a bus from Ulanhot to Alxa. Self-driving: You can enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way, but remember to note the location of gas stations. Travel tips: Badain Jaran Desert: You can cross the desert and feel the awe of the vast sand dunes, as if you are in a golden ocean. Volcanic Crater Lake: A tranquil and beautiful place, where the water is as blue as jade, a sight too beautiful to behold. If you love the wild and free spirit of the grasslands, then Nadam Grassland will be your paradise, where you can let loose and run to your heart's content. Mogao Grottoes Desert: A must-visit attraction, unique for its huge sand dune clusters. These tall and steep dunes, like towering mountains, give a sense of grandeur and spectacle. tips: Since Alxa has a desert climate, it's hot during the day and cooler at night, so pay attention to adjusting your clothing to avoid catching a cold. The desert sun is intense, so to fend off the relentless UV rays, don't forget to bring essential sun protection gear like a sun hat and sun umbrella. The desert is windy with frequent sandstorms, so always pay attention to weather forecasts and be prepared. Respect local customs and keep the environment clean, don't litter, and be a civilized traveler. Alxa, Inner Mongolia, this ancient and mysterious land awaits your exploration and discovery. Bring your curiosity and adventurous spirit for a journey that starts the moment you decide to go! Let the magnificent landscapes and unique culture of Alxa, Inner Mongolia, stay in your memory, becoming an unforgettable page in your life.

Known as China's most beautiful desert, the Badain Jaran Desert

Badain Jaran Desert: Located in the northern part of Alxa Right Banner, Alxa League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China, to the west of the Yabulai Mountains, north of Beidashan, east of the weak water, and south of Guizi Lake, spanning from 39°34' to 42°N latitude, it covers an area of 49,200 square kilometers. It is the third largest desert in China and the fourth largest in the world. Badain Jaran is praised by National Geographic China as 'the curves drawn by God'. The annual precipitation here is less than 40 millimeters, yet it boasts 144 inland lakes. The Badain Jaran Desert is the main body of the Alxa Desert in Inner Mongolia. The long-term wind action has formed unique landscapes of singing sands, lakes, miraculous springs, peculiar peaks, and temples, known as the 'Five Wonders' of the Badain Jaran Desert. The Baoritaolegai Singing Sand Dunes in the Badain Jaran Desert rise over two hundred meters high, with steep peaks and sharp ridges, varying in height and creating a melodious sound when the wind blows, earning the reputation of 'the Kingdom of Singing Sands' in the world. The lakes in the desert are scattered like stars, with reeds growing around them, waterfowl playing, and fish swimming in the shallow waters, known for their beauty as 'the Jiangnan of North of the Great Wall'. The edges of the desert are vast with Gobi, where the peculiar wind-eroded rocks, mushroom stones, stone pillars, and grand canyon landforms are breathtaking. Sand dunes, singing sands, lakes, green grass, birds, blue sky, ancient temples, steeds, camels, and the blending of water and sky form a unique desert landscape. The desert is vast with sand and desolation, but it still harbors rocks, grasslands, and lakes, with tenacious and peculiar flora, showcasing the indomitable vitality of nature. The camel thorn is the most resilient plant in the desert and also the most beautiful scenery there. 🌞The sand mountains of the Badain Jaran Desert are known for their height, danger, steepness, and majesty, with a typicality unmatched by any other desert in the world. The sand mountains generally have altitudes between 1200 and 1500 meters, among which the Bilutu Peak, with its elevation of 1617 meters and a relative height of over 500 meters, is the highest in the deserts of the world, earning the title 'Everest of the Deserts'. The scenery here is hard to describe with common words; it somewhat exceeds our cognition of beautiful landscapes. This place is neither a fairyland nor an earthly paradise, but a realm of magic.

The Most Beautiful Desert

The Badain Jaran Desert, located at the bottom of the Yingen Basin in the western part of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China, covers an area of 49,200 square kilometers. The Badain Jaran Desert is the third largest desert in China. Its main attractions include Badain Lake, Badain Jaran Temple, and the Bilutu Sand Mountain, among others. The desert is home to plant species such as saxaul, Nitraria, Tamarix, Artemisia seeds, Populus euphratica, and camel thorn, as well as dozens of species of wild animals and birds, including swans, wild ducks, argali, gazelles, badgers, foxes, and more. In 2006, the Badain Jaran Desert was selected as one of the '50 Places in China Most Worth Visiting for Foreigners' and won a gold award. It was jointly recommended by the National Tourism Administration and the China Association for Scientific Expedition as one of the first seventeen most representative adventure tourism areas in the country.

The pearl of the Badain Jaran Desert

In the depths of the desert, there is actually a temple, and this small oasis is known as Sumin Jilin, also called Temple Lake. Although the lake is saline, it is full of life, and the groundwater near the temple is drinkable. Blue sky, clear lake, yellow sand, and green grass create a harmonious picture. No wonder this place is hailed as the pearl of the Badain Jaran Desert. It is said that in the past, the temple's abbot had to ride a camel for two weeks to go shopping, but now, with the desert vehicles, it only takes 3 hours. The area is quite small, and it takes only half an hour to walk around. After having lunch at the tin-roofed restaurant, taking a nap, sipping some tea, I wanted to listen to the lamas chanting and performing rituals, but unfortunately, I couldn't understand, so I quietly left the crowded small temple. It's better to sit in a cool place and enjoy the scenery.

The Heart of Crossing the Desert - Alxa

🏜️ Badain Jaran Desert: Not only is it the second largest desert in China, but it is also a mysterious natural wonder, hailed as the 'Everest of Deserts'. Compared to the Tengger Desert, Badain Jaran is even more captivating with its more primitive, spectacular sand dunes and unique desert lakes. It is not only a paradise for desert enthusiasts, but also a dream destination for every traveler seeking the ultimate natural beauty. 🌊 Hong Hai Zi - The Heart of the Desert: In this arid land where water sources seem almost impossible, there are unexpectedly hundreds of colorful desert lakes, the most famous of which is Hong Hai Zi, pulsating like the heart of the Earth. They not only add a bright touch to the desert but also provide a rare photography haven for visitors. 🚗 Off-road Sand Rush Experience: In Badain Jaran, there is nothing more exciting than sitting in an off-road vehicle, breaking through the sand dunes, and experiencing a unique desert journey. The sand dunes here are higher, larger, and less traveled, making each sand rush full of the unknown and challenge. 🔍 Exploring the Secrets of the Desert: The Badain Jaran Desert is known as 'the curves drawn by God', with such beautiful scenery that it takes one's breath away. From the Bilutu sand peak to the pink lakes, each spot is a masterpiece meticulously carved by nature. In summer, the colors of the lakes are even more vivid, making it the best season for a desert exploration trip. 🚤 Recommended Route: From Xining to the Zhangye Danxia landform, then to Alxa Right Banner, and finally to the Badain Jaran Desert, the entire journey not only allows you to experience the magnificence of the desert but also the colorful culture and natural scenery along the way. 📌 Tips: Remember to bring motion sickness medicine, as the desert journey is bumpy; at the same time, carry enough sunscreen to protect your skin from strong sunlight. Badain Jaran is not only an exploration of the desert but also a purification of the soul. Here, you can let go of worldly worries, engage in the most direct conversation with nature, and experience the rare tranquility and magnificence of life.

In my lifetime, I want to visit the Badain Jaran Desert once

Attractions and activities: It is best to drive into the scenic area by yourself, or you can take a 50 yuan shuttle bus to the farthest Badain Lake, where you can climb up a 200-meter sand mountain. To see the highest peak of the desert and the largest lake, as well as the Five-Color Sea, you need to rent an off-road vehicle in the scenic area, ranging from 850 to 8000 per vehicle, or you can hire a guide to drive into the scenic area, but several vehicles are required. Price: The ticket to Badain Lake is 70 yuan, the whole scenic area is 160, and an off-road vehicle must be rented for the whole scenic area. The specific price is in the photo, and it is not suitable for ordinary people and office workers to cross the river. Queue: No need Facilities: Perfect Transportation: Must drive by yourself

The geographical location of China is worth exploring

More beautiful than Crescent Spring, half desert and half lake, missed by 99% of people When it comes to lakes in the desert, perhaps the first thing that comes to mind is Crescent Spring Today, the lakes and sand mountains I recommend to you are more beautiful than Crescent Spring and more attractive than Mingsha Mountain Half lake and half sand, like the Sahara Desert, natural and undeveloped, hidden in the boudoir, the number of people who know and arrive does not exceed 1% It is located in the Badain Jaran Desert of Alxa League This may be one of the most densely populated lakes in the deserts of China. In December 2019 The Badain Jaran Desert - Sand Mountain Lake Group officially applied for World Natural Heritage Strive to fill the gap in the desert type of our country's world heritage. Deserts often become forbidden areas for life due to lack of water. Here, sand mountains and lakes coexist The lakes in the desert are called Haizi Because it has the same color as the sea. Standing on the sand dunes overlooking the Haizi It's like a string of gem necklaces falling on the desert. Walking to the lake and looking up at the sand dunes Can't help but feel its majesty The lake is quiet The water grass grows quietly, bringing some vitality. The sand dunes also stand quietly, embracing the Haizi. They are like a pair of lovers In the long river of years, they depend on each other. The golden sand dunes slowly extend into the lake. Yellow and blue meet here It made me, a traveler who has seen a lot of beautiful scenery in the world, can't help but sigh It is near the Badao Bridge Scenic Area in Ejina Banner, but 99% of people missed it. Badain Jaran Desert Location: About 2 kilometers into the Badain Jaran Desert of Badao Bridge, Ejina Banner, Alxa League, Inner Mongolia How to get there: After arriving at Badao Bridge, communicate with the desert off-road vehicle team, and the team will arrange a special off-road vehicle to send to the nearby lake viewing area Cost: The off-road vehicle fee is generally 180 yuan/person. If there are many people, you can bargain. The vehicle fee includes round trip Shooting: It is recommended to use medium and long focal length lenses for shooting or drone aerial photography Precautions Remember the phone number of the off-road vehicle team when you enter, keep your mobile phone charged, and the driver will return after the car is sent in. After everyone finishes playing, call the team, and the car will enter again to pick everyone up and return! (In principle, where to get off the car, where to get on the car when returning, the sand dunes of the Badain Jaran Desert are high, and there are few suitable parking areas) 2 Go to the desert can be lightly equipped and simple, mobile phones must be brought, water must be sufficient, water loss in the desert is faster, prepare some dry food appropriately! The ultraviolet rays in the desert are strong, there is no shade, physical sun protection must be done, it is best to avoid entering the desert at noon! Desert trekking is tiring, pay attention to physical strength when climbing sand dunes, appreciate the lake and act according to your ability, it is not recommended to play for more than 2 hours at a time. Pay attention to going in groups, be sure to return before sunset, there may be wolves at night. Don't play too close to the lake to prevent falling into the mud! If you feel unwell, call the vehicle team to return in time; if you encounter wild animals, try to stay away!

The entrance to another world that no one knows! Go and see the legendary world

Badain Jaran Desert is rated by 'China National Geographic' as 'China's Most Beautiful Desert'. Set off with questions and saw everything unimaginable! Although it is a desert, it is colorful! Sand and water should be mutually exclusive, but here they can collide and merge, sand dunes, sand peaks, lakes, light and shadow, they intertwine here, presenting an unparalleled beauty! The tall sand mountains in the desert are countless, the world's best! 🗓Knowledge and thinking🤔: Badain Jaran Desert has more than 140 large and small lakes, and they are all different in color, changing with the seasons, light and shadow, and water volume. It is a miracle that there are lakes in the desert, let alone these lakes are so colorful! Various red, blue and even green, and most of the lakes have herdsmen living around them, growing their own vegetables, raising camels, and sheep, like a paradise~ Where does the water come from? To be honest, I don’t understand, there is salt water on the desert, and there is abundant fresh water underneath. There are several scientific explanations, and the most recognized is the melting snow of the Qilian Mountains! What do you think...... 💰Cost: According to the number of scenic spots to play, it is 70-160 yuan. 🚉Travel strategy: Fly to Xining, and then you can rent a car to drive to Badain Jaran Desert (navigate to Badain Jaran Desert Tourist Area) and include a professional off-road vehicle into the desert outside the scenic area. You can also contact the driver in advance and wait for the driver in Alxa Right Banner. 📝tips: In the morning and evening, the rolling sand dunes are the best shooting time under the golden light, don't miss it! Try the starry sky of Badain Jaran Desert at night, what does it feel like to lie on the sand dunes and look at the Milky Way in the sky? You will never forget!

The guardianship of the millennium Populus euphratica, the Badain Jaran Desert Desert from the end of September to the middle of October, is the most golden day of Populus euphratica. This time in the northwest, it is not only to see the tenacious life of Populus euphratica, but also to see the waters of Populus euphratica that subvert the traditional impression;

If life is a once-in-a-life trip, the Badain Jaran Desert should definitely be on this list. Located in the Badain Jaran Desert in the western part of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, it is known as the Qifeng, Mingsha, Lake, Shenquan, and Ancient Temples and was named the most beautiful desert in China by China National Geographic magazine. Although it is a desert, there are more than 100 desert lakes scattered among them. Waterfowl, camels, lizards and other animals and plants make the desert full of life. At dusk, stand on the highest sand dunes in the world and admire the sunset of the magnificent desert. Look at the stars in the sky at night, watch the stars, and the Galaxy. Listen to the mysterious Mingsha, and follow the monks to visit the only temple in the desert. This kind of experience will definitely let you show off in the circle of friends to retire.

From the Badain Jaran Desert approaching Wuwei Road in Gansu Province, we are not looking at the scenery, we are watching the struggle between mankind and nature, watching the modern situation of sand control, and the desert connected with the road is used as a grass. The squares are opened, forming a myriad of characters, which can be achieved with modern machinery after the progress of sand control. Looking at a desolate place with only a little bit of green and vegetation, but here is actually the result of two years of sand control, it can be seen that the desert management is hard and has a long way to go.

The Badain Jaran Desert is located in the Alashan League of Inner Mongolia, with a total area of 47,000 square kilometers. It is the third largest in China and the fourth largest desert in the world. There are no more than 10,000 square kilometers of desert in the northwest. The altitude is between 1200-1700 meters, and the relative height of sand mountains is more than 500 meters.

The Badain Jaran Desert landscape is mainly located in Ejina Banner and Alashan Right Banner in Inner Mongolia. It is the third largest desert and the second largest mobile desert in China. Its small area in the east belongs to Alashan Zuoqi. It is located in the Alashan Desert Center, west of Yabulai Mountain, north of Beishan Mountain, and east of weak water. The area is about 44,300 square kilometers and is the third largest desert in China. Mobile sand dunes account for 83% of the total desert area. There are tall sand mountains in the middle, generally 200~300m high, and the highest is 500m. There are 144 inland small lakes in the lowlands between the high sand mountains. The Badain Jaran Desert has the reputation of the most beautiful desert in China. It is the core area of the Alashan World Desert Geological Park.

Badain Jaran Desert is located in the north of Alashanyouqi, Alashan League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, west of Yabulai Mountain, north of Beishan Mountain, east of weak water, south of Yuanzi Lake. It is located at 39°30'~42° north latitude, 98°30'~104° east longitude, and has an area of 44,300 square kilometers. It is the third largest desert in China, and there are no more than 10,000 square kilometers of desert in the northwest. It is the main body of the Alashan Desert and is located at the bottom of the Silver Mile Basin. Qifeng, Mingsha, Lake, Shenquan, and the temple are called the five musts of Badan Jilin. Under the influence of wind power, the sand dunes present the wonders of the vast waves of the Bohai Sea and the ancient towers. The Badain Jaran Desert accounts for 39% of the total area of the Alashan Right Banner, with a relative height of 200-500 meters. It is the highest sand dune in China and the world. The Mingsha Mountain of Bao Ri Tolgoi is more than 200 meters high. The peaks are steep and the sand ridges are like blades. The heights are scattered. The roar of sand slides through several kilometers. It has the reputation of the world of Mingsha.

The desert yellow sand is flying all over the sky. In the endless desert, the sunset glows on the waves of numerous sandstones and extends to the distant horizon. Badain Jaran Desert is located in the northern part of Alxa Right Banner in Alxa League

The sand in Badain Jaran is very thin, very soft and very clean. The scenery is different from what I imagined. I thought that it would only be an endless desert. I didn't expect many seas to hide in it, the lake we usually talk about. These Haizi added a lot of vitality to the originally tedious desert. The reinforced jeep roared at the slope of 60 degrees and undulating in the sand peak, and the 5-hour car shocked into the desert hinterland. There is no signal, no rescue. Once you roll over, you are only watching wild camels and wild wolves. Streaking in the endless sand dunes, or peeing in the poetry of the setting sun, standing in front of the highest desert Everest in the world, you can't feel your own smallness. The desert without humans is not terrible. The world without human language is not lonely. The drivers brother is standing in the distance every time. The smoke circle reminds me of the smoke in Jiangnan. This is Badanjilin, the most beautiful desert in China. Today's cities are filled with various probes. Today's world is swallowed up by various suspicions, and I am in this open space, innuendo, such as the world.

Living in the city for a long time, still wants to return to nature, to chase adventure and excitement. When entering the desert, the master who opened the Jeep did not remind him, he had already drifted into the desert, and it may have been taken for granted to him, and I was the first time in the desert. Sand is more than ten kilometers. In the past, whether it was in Dubai or Morocco or Dunhuang, sand washing is a few hundred meters to experience it, but it is different here. More than ten kilometers are deserts without roads, and all of them are drifting in the desert. Its hard to feel the same kind of feeling without feeling cool. I used to hear about the domestic desert, but I hid this desert in Inner Mongolia.

The Badain Jaran Desert is the third largest desert in the country. It is no wonder that it is too big to be deserted. Desert driving is really cool. aerial photography camel riding really is a very practice balance, one hand holding a hump, one hand to control the aerial camera, please praise me good technology. Thank you.

In the past, the sand was washed for ten minutes, and this time all the way to the hinterland of the Badaji Desert, rushing! Now! 3-4 hours of sand! Good health is self-willed, how can you not spit hahaha. The oasis in the desert is quite a lot, but most of them are salt lakes. Baddanjilin Temple in the hinterland of Badain Jaran Desert has a feeling of being a lonely city outside of the world. I met a car in four hours, and there was no other tourist in the accommodation. It was quiet, and I was delighted that this quiet, no lively, only inner drama.

Living in the city for a long time, still wants to return to nature, to chase adventure and excitement. I used to hear about the domestic desert, but I hid this desert in Inner Mongolia.