What are the interesting scenic spots in Alashan?

Alashan is a place with super beautiful autumn scenery. The desert scenic spots and lake scenic spots here are worth visiting. It can be said that it is a scenic spot worth visiting in summer, and you can take time to see it.

Travel tips

On the narrow map of Inner Mongolia, the color from east to west is like stepping into autumn from spring, and the Alashan Plateau in the westernmost part is sandy yellow. Alashan occupies nearly a quarter of Inner Mongolia, with only 250,000 people. But in autumn, the population density of Ejina is amazing.

In fact, the whole Alashan region is a geological park in desert in the world. Alashan Zuo Qi, Alashan Right Banner and Ejina Banner are Tengger Park, Badain Jilin Park and Juyanhai Park respectively. The three banners in Alashan are far apart, but the three-dimensional traffic composed of roads, railways and air routes makes the journey of travelers not hard.

However, don't think that Alashan has only deserts, Haizi and peculiar wind erosion landforms that can be dedicated to the world. This land is also an important witness to the integration of northern nomads into the Central Plains. Ancient rock paintings, Juyan Han bamboo slips and the remains of the Black City are all worth exploring in person.

Accommodation tips

There is also the Bataan Lake Resort Hotel (standard double off-season 360 yuan/peak season 760 yuan, 165438+ 10 to April next year). The interior is built according to three-star standards, which is luxurious in the desert. Remember to book in advance during the peak season. There are also yurts for accommodation by the lake.

In Sumin, Jilin, Nuoertu and other places, there are simple residential inns, mainly four rooms and yurts, which are generally 100 yuan/person, providing simple cooking and rice, and each person is 50 yuan. Lunch is usually a road meal. It is recommended to buy enough dry food and drinking water in advance.

Arrival and departure

The Bakilin Desert is about 70 kilometers away from the urban area, and there is no special bus to reach it. You can take the shuttle bus to Bayanhaote at the passenger station and get off at the intersection of the park sign monument.

For safety reasons, self-driving is not allowed in the desert. People on the road can park their cars in the parking lot designated by the service center and transfer to an off-road vehicle in the park to enter the desert. Tourists who have booked off-road vehicles through travel agencies are generally transported by off-road vehicles from urban areas to parks.

Introduction of scenic spots

Badain Jaran Desert

Badain Jaran Desert (Badain Lake, 70 yuan of Mingsha Mountain, Panorama 160 yuan) is the third largest desert in China and the main park of Alashan Desert in the world geopark. The tall sand peaks and scattered Haizi attracted countless people to explore.

Bajin Desert will always subvert your understanding of the desert in the first place. There are the highest sand peaks in the world and clear lakes that never dry up. In addition to lush water plants and waterfowl flying around the lake, there is even an independent temple. The desert altitude is 1200 ~ 1500m, and the temperature difference between morning and evening is large. Therefore, sun protection, sand prevention and warmth can't be sloppy.

Here, your definition of desert cross-country will also be revised. When the off-road vehicle floats alone in the endless sand mountain like a boat, you will know that the desert surfing car you used to ride is just a roller coaster in the children's paradise.

Those who dare to challenge can wander in the desert for three or four days and cross the desert until they reach Ejina; You can also choose to spend the night next to a certain Haizi and look up at the stars at night. Have a good relationship with your SUV driver, maybe he will take you high above at night and watch the sunset gradually fall into the distant sand mountain.

At present, the park has launched a number of 1-4-day desert cross-country routes covering all scenic spots in the park. Most travelers choose a two-day tour route. Besides enjoying the thrill of surfing in the sand mountain, they can also spend a night by the lake. The bright milky way and the early morning sunrise are wonderful gifts given by this desert.

The tour routes of Jilin Scenic Area can be divided into one-day tour, two-day panoramic tour and four-day crossing tour. One car is limited to four people, so you must call the scenic spot in advance to make an appointment during the peak season. There is an extra charge for staying overnight in the scenic spot. Please bring enough cash and buy enough food and water in advance. If you have a history of hypertension or heart disease, please communicate with the driver in advance.

Alxa Desert World Geopark Museum

This sand dune-shaped museum is in perfect contrast with the Badain Jaran Desert behind it. The eight exhibition halls in the museum tell the formation and types of deserts, as well as the natural landscape and human history of Alashan Desert with rich exhibits. Travelers with children might as well take some time to show their children around the museum first, and then go deep into the desert to verify all the knowledge they have learned.

Hu Dan

Dan Lake is only 16 kilometers away from the gate of the scenic spot, and it is one of the precious freshwater lakes in Badain Jaran Desert. The tall sand mountain is reflected on the clear water, which instantly brings shock to travelers who have just entered the desert (travelers who travel for two or four days will encounter many similar scenery afterwards).

Water plants are swaying by the lake, and occasionally waterfowl skim over the water. This is the most complete scenic spot in the park. Here, you can try to climb sand mountain, or experience sand motorcycle and camel riding. There are even umbrellas and beach loungers for you to rest by the lake.

Map of Yinri (Shenquan)

India-Japan map is the most mysterious and interesting Haizi in Badain Jaran Desert. There are 108 springs on an island less than 3 square meters in the salt lake, and fresh water gushes all the year round. Locals will swim to the sweet and cool spring in the middle of the lake to drink. But if you want to swim, you need to be careful, because the salinity of the water around the spring drops, which will cause the buoyancy of the water to change. Note that according to local customs, women are not allowed to approach the "Shenquan".

Bilutu Sha Feng

As soon as the wind blows, the light sand runs away. How can it form a sand mountain? You'll know it when you see Bilutu Sha Feng. This is the highest sand mountain in the world, with an altitude of 1, 617m and a relative height of over 500m, which is more than 70m higher than the highest peak in the Sahara desert, so it is also called "Desert Everest".

A good driver can drive an off-road vehicle to Bilutu, but we suggest you experience this "free" way to climb Mount Everest. Although it is only over 500 meters high, it will take you an hour or more to struggle in the sand.

Climb to the top of the mountain, first find the peak nail that marks Bilutu, and then enjoy the beautiful scenery of Qihaizi around Sha Feng. The feeling of "starry sky and bright moon" is an unparalleled top experience. The fun of going down the mountain can make up for the hard work of climbing the mountain. You can choose any way to go down the mountain, you can do whatever you want, and you are not afraid of death.

Su Jilin

You should have seen it in many publicity photos. A quiet and elegant Tibetan Buddhist temple is embedded between the high sand mountain and Haizi, and the reflection in the lake is clear. So Sumin Jilin is also called Miao Haizi (more exaggerated name is "Palace in the Desert").

Who would build such a small temple deep in the desert? According to historical records, the temple was built in Qing Qianlong for 20 years (1755), and the building materials before the temple was built were shipped from all over the world. It is said that when Haizi in front of the temple hears the monk chanting, there will be a surge of spring water.