Barkol

Discover the best family-friendly attractions near Barkol. Explore our top picks for family fun and create beautiful memories together!

Family-friendly

Popular Family-friendly Attractions Near Barkol [2025]

Family-friendly Attractions

The Kumtag Desert Scenic Area, located in Shanshan County, Turpan City, Xinjiang, is one of the world's closest deserts to a city and is renowned for its spectacular "city-sand symbiosis" phenomenon.

Admission: 30 RMB (adult).

Opening Hours: Peak Season (May-October): 8:30 AM - 10:00 PM. Off-Season (November-April): 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM.

Must-See Activities:
Camel Riding: The camel guide will assist with photo opportunities.
Desert Surfing: Ride the dunes like a roller coaster.
Sandboarding: Slide down a river on sand waves.
Sand Therapy: Experience hot sand baths in the summer to relieve fatigue.

Shanshan

The Kumtag Desert Scenic Area, located in Shanshan County, Turpan City, Xinjiang, is one of the world&#39;s closest deserts to a city and is renowned for its spectacular &quot;city-sand symbiosis&quot; phenomenon.

Admission: 30 RMB (adult).

Opening Hours: Peak Season (May-October): 8:30 AM - 10:00 PM. Off-Season (November-April): 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM.

Must-See Activities:
Camel Riding: The camel guide will assist with photo opportunities.
Desert Surfing: Ride the dunes like a roller coaster.
Sandboarding: Slide down a river on sand waves.
Sand Therapy: Experience hot sand baths in the summer to relieve fatigue.

The Kumtag Desert Scenic Area, located in Shanshan County, Turpan City, Xinjiang, is the only desert in the world closely connected to a city, earning it the nickname &quot;the desert within the city.&quot; It lies south of the old town of Shanshan County, Xinjiang.

Attractions:
Desert surfing, sandboarding, camel riding, dune scooters/go-karts

Camping: Tent rentals, star-studded rooms, bonfire parties, and a live performance of &quot;Night in Loulan&quot; are available.
Photography Tips: A red dress and ethnic-style accessories are particularly effective in photos. Mornings and evenings are recommended for optimal lighting and shadows.

Opening Hours: Peak Season (April 21&ndash;October 20): 8:00 AM&ndash;8:30 PM. Off-Season (October 21&ndash;April 20): 9:30 AM&ndash;6:30 PM.

Ticket Price: Peak Season: 60 RMB, Off-Season: 30 RMB

It was my first time living in the desert. It was a very special experience. They said that buying a ticket once will always be effective. I will try it next time. I bought some fruit at the exit and met a kid selling fruit. I asked him where I could eat. He took me directly to his homestay in an electric car. Hahaha, I had a delicious and affordable meal. It was really an unexpected gain.

&quot;Green does not retreat, sand does not advance&quot; It is the only desert in the world connected to the city. It is also the last holy land of the ancient Loulan Kingdom. The Shanshan Kumtag Desert is located in Shanshan County, Turpan City, Xinjiang. It is a desert that is in close contact with the city. The entire desert is 62 kilometers long from east to west and 40 kilometers wide from north to south. The desert area is about 1,880 square kilometers. Transportation: Take the train from Urumqi Station to Shanshan North Station, take a taxi from Shanshan North Station to the desert, take the train from Turpan Station to Shanshan Station and take a taxi or bus to the desert. You can also take a plane from Urumqi Diwopu Airport to Turpan Airport and then take a car to go there. Tickets: 1. Tickets are 60, including scenic spot tickets + Line 1 interval train 2. Tickets are 90, including scenic spot tickets + interval trains (1+2 lines). If you have enough time, it is recommended to take both Lines 1 and 2. The experience and what you see are different. Line 2 can go deeper into the hinterland of the desert, with relatively fewer people and more spectacular sand dunes. I have been to the deserts of Dunhuang, Gansu and Mui Ne, Vietnam. The sand in the Kumtag Desert is finer, softer and cleaner, without any impurities, like a perfect fluid. The sand dune curves here are particularly smooth, and the modeling lines have a strong sense of layering and beauty. With the change of light, different colors of scenery are presented. There are towering sand dunes of different sizes. Unlike some desert flats, the works shot with layers and curves are more artistic. This place is particularly suitable for portraits or still life photography. It is recommended to enter the desert after 5 pm. At this time, the sun will not be too strong or too hot, the wind will not be too strong, and the sand will not be too hot. You can choose a desert surfing car to experience desert surfing (150/person) and feel the thrill of surging all the way. It is full of excitement. You can also rent a sandboard (30/piece, 2-3 people use one piece) to experience the original ecology of &quot;sand sliding&quot;. The process from the top of the sand to the bottom of the sand is also very cool, but it is too tiring to drag the sandboard to climb the sand mountain. In addition, remember to do a good job of sun protection and bring water. Water can be bought outside the scenic area, 2 to 3 yuan a bottle, and 5 yuan a bottle in the scenic area.

Very fun Kumutag Desert, the landform is strange, the desert texture is good-looking, the good place to punch in and take pictures [scenery] unique [cost-effective] the most beautiful scenic spot [interest] desert off-road super exciting

Popular Family-friendly Attractions Near Barkol [2025]

Kumtag Desert

Popular ranking lists in Barkol