Summer Travel in Xinjiang｜You Must Drive Through the Great Desert Route Once

Vast and boundless, like an endless sea. The Great Desert Route is an ancient Silk Road shortcut from Dunhuang through Hami to Turpan. Traversing this mysterious ancient path, you can walk on the seabed from millions of years ago, venture into the vast Gobi Desert, and explore many rare geological formations. The towering and continuous earthen hills are eroded layer by layer by the wind; the bumpy and uneven Gobi Desert shows no signs of human habitation. The Great Desert Route consists of large areas of desert Gobi and Yardang landforms, with a dry climate and rampant sandstorms. From one desolation to another, you will never know how many historical legends you are stepping through with each step. It is not just desolate but also unimaginably rich. The various Yardang formations, like battleships and ancient castles, guard this wild land. Every scene is enough to leave you in awe. 📍Address: 20 kilometers south of Wubao Town, Yizhou District, Hami City, Xinjiang 🚗Route: The scenic area has two entrances and exits, usually entering from the east gate and exiting from the north gate. ➡️ After entering the scenic area from the east gate of Hami, there are 80 kilometers of asphalt road. After passing Hongliutan, there are about 40 kilometers of washboard road to the north gate. After exiting the north gate, there are more than 40 kilometers of gravel road, with a vehicle height limit of 2.2 meters to enter the highway from Shadunzi. ⬇️ On the highway: 120 kilometers to Hami, more than 200 kilometers to Shanshan, and more than 400 kilometers to Turpan. 💰Tickets: The scenic area entrance will provide a guide manual and a notice of precautions. 45/person, 100/car 🏞️Activities: Here you can find ancient castles, beacon towers, post stations, prehistoric human habitation sites, fossil mountains, mirages, wild camel herds in the desert, and many rare geological formations. 👉Note: 1️⃣ Most places here have no signal, and there are no gas stations in the scenic area, so vehicles must fill up their tanks in advance. 2️⃣ For accommodation, you can rest at the Mars Base or Mars Post Station, or be well-prepared for camping. 3️⃣ The Great Desert Route is vast and boundless, with dry and hot weather, so be sure to take sun protection measures. 4️⃣ Although small cars can be seen passing through, it is recommended to enter with SUV or larger vehicles. Do not deviate from the normal roads in the scenic area; safety first. The Great Desert Route