A desert of lakes and oases — the "pearls of the sand sea" — with desert camping and stargazing on this entry-...

Tengger Desert

A desert of lakes and oases — the "pearls of the sand sea" — with desert camping and stargazing on this entry-level trek. Tengger Desert Tourism Zone,...

Travel 3 days 🟡 Moderate
Tengger Desert

Route Introduction

  • A desert of lakes and oases — the "pearls of the sand sea" — with desert camping and stargazing on this entry-level trek.
  • Tengger Desert Tourism Zone, near Shapotou Scenic Area (5A).

Key data

Suggested days 3 days
Difficulty 🟡 Moderate
Provinces Inner Mongolia
Waypoint 6

Highlights

  • Shapotou
  • Tonghu Grassland
  • Swan Lake
  • Moon Lake

Route Map Waypoints · Click for details

Start End Waypoint

Daily Itinerary 3 days Edit this itinerary in the planner

Tengger Desert Departure · Arrival & Meetup · Highlights · In-Depth Exploration · Return · Home with Memories
Time Place / plan Category Duration Transfer Note
Day 1 Shapotou
11:00 Zhongwei City Sight 1Hour30min
12:50 Shapotou Sight 1Hour30min
Day 2
11:00 Tonghu Grassland Sight 1Hour30min
12:50 Swan Lake Sight 1Hour30min
Day 3 Wuhai
11:00 Moon Lake Sight 1Hour30min
12:50 Alxa Left Banner Sight 1Hour30min

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