Scenic spot introduction:
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 is located in the northwest of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, with a total area of 47,000 square kilometers. Due to the vast sandy land, more than 10,000 square kilometers in the northwest have not yet been visited. The Badain Jaran Desert is rich in natural resources, with dense lakes and numerous sand plants. The rich resources are amazing. The mysterious Mingsha Mountain and beautiful desert wetlands constitute the unique landscape of Badain Jaran, attracting countless domestic and foreign tourists.Attractions distribution:
The Badain Jaran Desert is rich in landforms, with sand mountains and dunes, wind-eroded depressions, denuded hills, and lake basins staggered in distribution. Strange peaks, singing sand, lakes, sacred springs, and temples can be called the "Five Wonders" of Badain Jaran. Visitors here can enjoy the Bilutu Sand Peak, Desert Strange Springs, Miaohaizi, Desert Forbidden City, Populus euphratica forest and other landscapes. If you come in August and September every year, you can also participate in the annual Desert Culture Tourism Festival. The rich traditional competitive events and exhibitions show the unique style of the Badain Jaran Desert. It is a desert festival not to be missed.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A-level scenic spotScenic spot features:
Desert adventure, nature photography, festival celebrations, yurts, herders, deserts, lakes, wetlandstravelling guideline:
1. The Badain Jaran Desert has a continental arid climate, with strong sunshine in summer and a huge temperature difference between day and night. Tourists should bring sunscreen, lip balm, sunglasses, sun hat and enough clothing before going;
2. Desert area When hiking or cross-country, you should prepare a pair of high-top hiking shoes to prevent sand from entering.
Best time to visit:
summer. The Badain Jaran Desert is windy and sandy in spring and autumn, and severely cold in winter. Summer is the best time to travel.
Shopping recommendations:
(Gourmet food) Beef noodles, mutton, Mongolian morning tea, yogurt, dried camel meat, etc.
(Specialties) Cistanche deserticola, skin wine, Mongolian silverware
Scenic spot location:
China>Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region>Alxa League>Alxa Right Banner
How to get there:
Train route: Take the train to Jinchang Station in Gansu Province, get off and charter a car or take a shuttle bus to the Badain Jaran Desert Tourism Base Camp;
Self-driving route: Depart from anywhere to Badain Jaran Town, Alxa Right Banner, from You can reach your destination by driving 74 kilometers east of the town.
Scenic area map:
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Badain Jaran Desert ticket prices:
Adult tickets are 80 yuan/person.
A. Free policy: Children under 1.2 meters tall (excluding 1.2 meters) are free of charge; those with military ID, disability ID, tour guide ID (only for group tours, individual travel is not free), and National Photography Association certificates Free of charge;
B. Preferential policies: Children between 1.2 and 1.4 meters in height purchase child tickets; senior citizens aged 60 years and above (including 60 years old) purchase senior tickets with their senior citizen ID cards or ID cards; students purchase student tickets with their student ID cards ticket.
Scenic area opening hours:
8:30-18:00
