[2024 Alxa Left Banner Attraction] Travel Guide for Ulaan Lake (Updated Sep)

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I can't believe this is in the desert of Inner Mongolia!

The five-lake crossing in the Alxa Desert really refreshed my cognition It turns out that there is not only endless yellow sand in the desert There are also many lakes with different colors and shapes Especially from the perspective of aerial photography, the large and small lakes are beautiful I have to sigh the magic and beauty of nature . 📍Alxa Desert, Alxa Zuoqi, Inner Mongolia 🛬The plane landed at Alxa Airport or Yinchuan Airport . ✔️Five Lakes Crossing The route is basically: starting from the off-road camp, entering the desert off-road, and then passing through many lakes in turn, finally arriving at the venue of the Alxa Hero Club-Desert Park, and ending back to the camp. The entire crossing journey is about 4 hours. If you go in at three or four in the afternoon, you can just watch a sunset in the desert ❗️It should be noted that only special off-road vehicles can enter the desert, ordinary cars cannot drive by themselves, so tourists should find a driver/team leader, they often cross the desert, have good driving skills and are familiar with the road, and can find many lakes in the desert. , Can also arrange routes and itineraries For example, I went to these lakes at that time: Swan Lake: Freshwater lake, there will be many swans🦢 in winter Ulan Lake: The lake is red and orange, the "heart of the earth" is here Camel Lake: Camel-like🐫, the lake is light yellow Egg yolk lake: egg yolk-like, the color is also egg yolk Guitar Lake: The shape is like a guitar🎸, the lake is yellow-brown . In addition to these photo-punching lakes, the biggest highlight of the Five Lakes is the desert off-road. The driver drives the off-road vehicle up and down in the desert, bringing us the excitement of desert crossing, and can also take pictures on the sand dunes or sand sliding and playing, etc. , Very interesting .

Amara.Hill@41

Tengger Desert Five Lakes Crossing Explore the Heart of the Earth - Ulan Lake

⛰【Travel Guide】 How long has it been since you last saw the vast desert scenery? Then come to the Tengger Desert! Venture deep into the heart of the desert and explore the colorful lakes; cross the five lakes and enjoy endless wildness and freedom. 🌟Highlights: ✨Classic Tengger Five Lakes Crossing: Egg Yolk Lake, Ulan Lake, Camel Lake, Guitar Lake, Hailiuqigu Lake... ✨The most beautiful is Ulan Lake, a salt lake. The lake water releases a type of carotenoid, and the higher the temperature, the more it releases, making the lake water appear bright red under sunlight. ✨The Heart of the Earth, surrounded by dense reeds and soft mud, rarely visited by people, shaped like a heart, is a sub-lake of Ulan Lake. From an aerial view, the lake looks like the heart of the Earth. ✨The yellow desert meets the blue sky, endless and boundless. The soft and delicate yellow sand forms dunes, giving a unique feeling! 📌Tips: ✨The colorful period of the Tengger Desert lakes is generally from June to September. Be sure to check the weather in advance. When we went, we encountered a sandstorm, so we only visited two lakes. ✨After reaching the desert entrance, you need to switch to a professional off-road vehicle to enter the desert and start the five lakes crossing. This is not only for safety but also out of respect for this fragile ecological environment. ✨Sun protection: Don't forget sun-protective clothing, face masks, and sunglasses. You can also bring ice sleeves. Ladies who love taking photos can wear brightly colored dresses. ✨Don't eat too much before entering the desert, as the entire five lakes crossing is quite bumpy. Those prone to motion sickness should take motion sickness medicine 30 minutes in advance, while those who don't get motion sickness have nothing to worry about. 📍Detailed Address: Tengger Desert, Alxa Left Banner, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region 🚗Transportation Guide: Rent a car or drive to the desert entrance transfer point.

Aurora6543Susu

I encountered a pink heart in the desert | The ultimate guide to crossing the Five Lakes

| The ultimate guide to crossing the Five Lakes. I encountered a pink heart in the desert💖| The ultimate guide to crossing the Five Lakes📝 Opening thoughts: All photos are unedited, straight from the drone's camera! At first, when I saw those pictures online, to be honest, I also doubted whether these were the true colors of the lakes in the desert. But when I saw it with my own eyes and the drone took off, I could only marvel at the wonders of nature! If you're in Yinchuan or Zhongwei, you must come to Alxa to experience the magical route of crossing the Five Lakes! 1. Detailed explanation of the Five Lakes crossing route This route is quite mature, located in the desert near Alxa Left Banner - Hero Meeting Place. The whole journey is an exciting desert off-road, not suitable for self-driving, you have to charter a car and find a local leader. 🌟 The most beautiful is Wulan Lake (it's simply a lifelike heart, pictures 1-2); 🌟 Emerald Eye Lake (looks just like an eye👁️, with a greenish hue to the water, picture 3); 🌟 Camel Lake (a tender pink lake, picture 4); 🌟 Guitar Lake (shaped like a guitar, picture 5); 🌟 Swan Lake (blue water, next to the desert and green trees, picture 5); 🌟 The abandoned old car field at the Hero Meeting Place, super suitable for shooting road movies, but we didn't know before and didn't bring a camera📷, I suggest dressing cool and taking lots of photos here (pictures 6-7); 🌟 There are also other lakes, such as Egg Yolk Lake, Mandarin Duck Lake, etc., but due to different seasons, some lakes may disappear or not look as nice. 2. Thoughtful tips and hints 💡 Try to enter the desert around 9 am! At this time, there are fewer people, the experience is excellent, and it's not too hot. In the afternoon, tour groups will enter the desert, and then the lakeside will be full of people and cars, which greatly reduces the experience (⚠️We specifically stayed in Alxa Left Banner for one night, tasted the hat barbecue and shaomai, super delicious! Highly recommended!); 💡 The two of us chose to charter a car, and the experience was worlds apart! Very free, the leader only needed to help us take pictures, no need to wait for others; 💡 No need to make a travel plan, the route is basically fixed, the key is to choose a good leader, the leader decides whether you will get carsick, how good the photo and video effects are, and whether you need to travel with several cars～ 💡 Definitely bring a drone✈️, the view from above is simply stunning, the leaders usually provide one, and even offer free shooting; 💡 We traveled by a single car, many times we were the only car in the desert, super free, if you like excitement, drive faster, if scared, drive slower🚗, it's a real test of the leader's driving skills (⚠️and many cars don't turn on the air conditioning, sand blows into the car, we kept the windows closed and air conditioning on all the way); (The driver for the Five Lakes crossing), the most important thing is the price is super reasonable (I asked many companies, and some were charging 2000 for the same route, really a black question mark⁉️), driving + explanation + drone shooting all the way (the shots are really great! Trust me, girls!).

EfvescentEphem

Summer Exclusive 'Ulan Lake'.

It takes you across five lakes, through uninhabited areas, without navigation, without signal, and without crowds of people. This is not a tourist spot, it's a surprising encounter! Enter, ride an off-road vehicle, the feeling of weightlessness will make you scream, but after crossing a certain dune, you will see the summer exclusive 'Heart of the Earth'. The red Ulan Lake quietly hides in the heart of the desert!

腾格里沙漠

The heart of the Earth, Lake Ulungur, is so beautiful

Lake Ulungur, located in the Tengger Desert, is a mysterious lake deep in the desert. It is a masterpiece of nature and an oasis of life. The water of Lake Ulungur is a bright red color, and its shape is like a beating heart. Moreover, Lake Ulungur in the Tengger Desert has a long history, flowing on the earth's surface for nearly a hundred years. Amidst the endless sea of sand, Lake Ulungur is like a dazzling pearl set in this desolate land, radiating vigorous vitality. Lake Ulungur is a freshwater lake, which is especially precious in the desert. Due to the abundance of red algae, it presents a bright red or pink color, shining with enchanting light under the sun. Lake Ulungur is known as the 'Heart of the Earth' because it is like a heart throbbing with hot blood, spreading vitality in the desolate and merciless desert!

NOELLE KENNEDY

Alxa One-Day Tour | Come and join the fun

Transportation: Self-driving/Chartered car Recommended to find a local guide for a chartered car Route: Alxa Tengger Desert - Highway photography Preparation before departure: Sunglasses, bring your own snacks and drinks (the food in the desert is not tasty) We hired a local guide for a chartered car, the guide provided pick-up and drop-off service throughout the journey, which was efficient and safe We set off at 10:00 AM to head for the desert, the drive took about 2 hours. Along the way, the guide also gave us a brief explanation of the sights we passed, stories of Alxa's history, and interesting cultural anecdotes. Soon we entered the desert (come and find the saxaul trees you planted). It's a novel experience to have small animals suddenly rush out to block the road, but this is also why I don't really recommend self-driving for safety reasons. Upon reaching the Tengger Desert, we had to switch to an off-road vehicle. I don't understand how the driver could find his way in the seemingly identical sands. You can directly find a place to enjoy sand sliding in the desert. A drone video of crossing the Five Lakes will be provided Camel Lake: The bottom of the lake has pink mineral crystals, I curiously touched them Ulan Lake: Coming in June-July, it's like the red heart of the Earth Swan Lake: The intersection of desert and grassland is magical! The scenery and experience along the way were fantastic! Welcome everyone to come and check it out too! Ulan Lake

WilliamMcGregor15

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.

Stella.Morris^34

Reflection | It has controlled the soul's yearning for freedom

| It has controlled the soul's yearning for freedom. This heart-shaped red salt lake, known as Ulungur Lake, lies quietly in the depths of the Tengger Desert within the territory of Alxa Left Banner, Alxa League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The Mongolians call it 'Ulan Nur', meaning 'Red Lake'. There was a time when Ulungur Lake was obscure, just one of the more than four hundred lakes in the Tengger Desert, silently passing centuries in the depths of the sandy sea. There are many salt lakes in Tengger, with colors of blue, green, yellow... The local Elute Mongolian herders affectionately call them Kuknur, Huhunur, Xilannur, etc. Ulungur Lake was also once unknown, and even when the herders passed by herding camels and sheep, they would only glance at it briefly. However, the charm of Ulungur Lake lies in its uniqueness. The surrounding terrain is flat, without any sand dunes or other high points, and for hundreds of years, no one had looked down upon this lake from the air. Until one day, a group of donkey friends broke into this desert. They operated drones to take to the sky, and Ulungur Lake, composed of a large irregular lake and several small lakes strung together like pearls, suddenly stunned the world. The snow-like white salt-alkali rock slabs outline countless small pools, and the rose-like gorgeous lake water diffuses among them. Under the sunlight, it reflects a charming luster, like a heart throbbing in the Tengger Desert. Perhaps it would be more appropriate to call it 'Zhurihe Nur' (Heart Lake).

RICKY FRENCH

Refuse to be crowded on May 1st! This place is less crowded and beautiful

Refuse to be crowded on May 1st! This place is less crowded and beautiful I want to go out and wander on May 1st~~~ But thinking about the crowds everywhere, it's really overwhelming~ Here are a few less crowded niche destinations, recommended to friends, away from the hustle and bustle to relax, that's the meaning of travel. 1 Yubeng If you don't go to heaven, go to Yubeng, this is the last village in China with electricity. Open the window to see the snow-capped mountains, a paradise for hiking enthusiasts, the starry sky that can be seen when you look up, the original forest, river, and fir. Coming to Yubeng is like coming to a paradise Address: Yubeng Village, Yunling Township, Deqin County, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province ②Wulan Lake Look at the heart of the earth hidden deep in the Tengger Desert - Wulan Lake, Go for a photo check-in, and enjoy the wonders of nature~ Address: Alxa Zuoqi, Inner Mongolia 3 Wuyuan Huangling How amazing is the most beautiful village in China rated by National Geographic~ The most beautiful in China belongs to Wuyuan Huangling, a row of well-arranged Huizhou-style buildings in the village, attracting many photography enthusiasts to watch and shoot, the beauty that can't be hidden, it is also the most human place in the bustling market Address: Wuyuan, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province Ningxia Zhongwei Shapotou

REAGAN OWENS

Crossing the Five Lakes is just too much fun~

Folks, I don't know what you think, but regular travel can't satisfy me anymore. I like flexibility, freedom, returning to the essence of travel, not just an ordinary day, an ordinary trip, without any passion. In Tengger, I found my own way of traveling. Following the leader, riding in an off-road vehicle, driving into the vast Tengger Desert, shuttling through the large and small sand dunes, looking for that touch of Ulan red in the desert. Yes, Ulan Lake, a unique red lake in the Tengger Desert. You must have seen all kinds of lakes, but what about lakes in the desert? Red lakes in the desert? It's a bit incredible to think about it, but actually, there's nothing to it. It's just that the bottom of the lake has special minerals, so its color will be different. I would call this process 'travel'. By the way, if you want to come here, remember to take motion sickness medicine if you get car sick, haha, because the sand dunes are really bumpy.

FRANKIE NEWMAN

Check in the magical world of sand dunes | Alxa Left Banner

Today I'm going to share with you, this article mainly talks about a few recommended points and a few points to avoid, for your reference Let's talk about the recommended points first: 1⃣️🏜️Immersive desert crossing experience, sand rushing, sand sliding, very exciting The last time I went to the northwest was a self-driving trip to Dunhuang in 2014, but the desert area of Mingsha Mountain is actually very small, I have no experience of long-term trekking in the desert. The feeling of rushing down the dunes and walking in the sand sea is really cool. 2⃣️The scenery of the five lakes is really beautiful Around May 1st, the lake water has not turned red yet, but even if it is red, without aerial photography, you can't see the complete shape in the promotional pictures, standing by the lake, watching the water birds on the shore, looking at the sand dunes in the distance, the desolation and solemnity make people feel awe. 3⃣️🌲Probably the closest I've been to my Ant Forest Haloxylon in this life Belonging to the same Alxa League, although there is still a distance of 100 kilometers, I guess there will be no closer opportunity in the future Then the part to avoid: 1⃣️People who get carsick, be careful! Believe me, if you get carsick before, you will definitely vomit when you ride in an off-road vehicle... One is because sand rushing itself has a serious sense of weightlessness, and the sand is very soft, the car will sway left and right when it passes, plus all the drivers in the team are wild Inner Mongolian brothers... The desert crossing takes about 4 hours in total, at the beginning, the big brother happily drove the desert roller coaster. After I couldn't help vomiting once halfway through the trip, the driver brother obviously converged a lot, and the brakes were very diligent 2⃣️The lake water will turn red only in summer, and it's really ordinary to see with the naked eye on May 1st Although you can't see the effect without aerial photography, after all, everyone is going for the promotional pictures, if you want to see the lake water in the promotional pictures, you must choose the right time. 3⃣️The half-day itinerary is very rushed, and the routes and projects promised by the travel agency may not all be realized After the car enters the desert, the itinerary is actually set by the team, so in order to save time, the time to stay at each lake is very short, and the things written in the product promotion like taking pictures at the alien camp, internet celebrity afternoon tea, etc. did not go. I personally don't care, but if you are interested in these two items, you must confirm with the travel agency before signing up 4⃣️Be sure to watch the temperature! The wind in the desert is particularly strong, if the temperature is low, you can't take off your coat and take pictures in a beautiful dress I happened to catch a big drop in temperature when I went this time, the daytime temperature was only in single digits, and there was no way to take off my coat and pose Although there are regrets about this five-lake crossing, I am still very happy. If I go to the desert again next time, I think I will choose to stay in the camp for one night to watch the stars~ The five-lake crossing also has two-day and three-day itineraries, there will be hiking routes, so you won't get carsick so badly, you can consider it I had a meal of Guoqiang's hand-grabbed meal when I returned to the city in the evening, and the sand onion eight-treasure tea oil noodles were so worth it!

Wyatt.Roberts^61

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