Native Tarim poplar forests, the heart of the Taklamakan Desert, and a drive along the Desert Highway. Supplies are scar...

Taklamakan Desert Highway Luntai-Minfeng-Tazhong-Hotan

Also known as: Xinjiang Southeast Line

Native Tarim poplar forests, the heart of the Taklamakan Desert, and a drive along the Desert Highway. Supplies are scarce in no-man's land, so fill u...

Desert & Poplar 5 days Xinjiang 10月中下旬

Route Introduction

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Why This Route Exists Chinese text
The historical & geographical answer to why this route came to be
  • 塔里木原生胡杨、塔克拉玛干沙漠腹地、沙漠公路穿越。
  • Native Tarim poplar forests, the heart of the Taklamakan Desert, and a drive along the Desert Highway.
  • Supplies are scarce in no-man's land, so fill up the tank and stock enough provisions.

At a Glance

Suggested days 5 days
Cities 4
Provinces Xinjiang
Difficulty 🟠 Challenging
Best months 10月中下旬
Best for Great for history enthusiasts, Silk Road culture lovers, and photographers

Route Map Animated marker shows direction

🏙️ Luntai 🏙️ Minfeng 🏙️ Tazhong 🏙️ Hotan
Taklamakan Desert Highway: Luntai-Minfeng-Tazhong-Hotan Tazhong
Time Place / plan Category Duration Transfer Note
Day 1 Luntai → Minfeng → Hotan
09:00 Tazhong Sight 2Hour

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无人区补给少，务必加满油、备足物资。
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