Badain Jaran Desert tourist area, A Desert of Spectacular Oases and Tallest Dunes

Bayan Jilin Desert Geological Park, Badanjilin Town, Alxa Right Banner, Alxa League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region

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Introduction

The Badain Jaran Desert is located in the northwestern area of Inner Mongolia and is the third largest desert in China. It is remote and difficult to reach, but its unique and captivating landscapes, such as the world's tallest sand dunes, the magnificent singing sand area, lake oases, desert springs, and desert temples, make it an ideal place for desert exploration, tourism, and photography in recent years. Visitors can depart from cities like Lanzhou and Jinchang or Alashan Left Banner, then take long-distance buses or charter cars to Badain Jaran Town. Visitors need to charter a car or find a local travel agency to explore the Badain Jaran Desert, and some areas have begun to charge fees to tourists, such as Badain Lake and Badain Jaran Desert Geological Park. The best time to visit is from June to October, and the best time for hiking and exploration is September to October. The Badain Jaran Desert Cultural Tourism Festival is held in August and September every year, featuring traditional Mongolian sports competitions, off-road races, photography, and stone exhibitions.

Address

Bayan Jilin Desert Geological Park, Badanjilin Town, Alxa Right Banner, Alxa League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region

Opening hours

All day (Monday-Sunday, January 1-December 31)

Transportation

1. To reach the town of Badain Jaran, you can first arrive at Lanzhou or Jinchang in Gansu Province, or Alxa Zuoqi in Inner Mongolia, and then take a long-distance bus or hire a car to the town. The price for hiring a car is usually around 1.5-2 yuan per kilometer. From the town, start your desert journey. 2. To explore Badain Jaran Desert, you can only hire a car or find a local travel agency. Car rentals are usually available in the towns of Badain Jaran or Yabulai. There are also professional travel agencies with off-road vehicles that can take tourists into the heart of the desert.

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