It is very rare to see thousands of sandy deserts that are zero distance from the city.

It is a rare desert in China and even the world, zero distance from the city. For thousands of years, the sand has retreated if it does not advance, which is very rare.

Attraction introduction:

Kutag Desert is located on the eastern edge of Turpan, Xinjiang, 90 kilometers away from Turpan city. This is the closest desert to a city in the world. Kumtag is a flowing desert with countless sand nests and dunes, and the scenery is diverse and spectacular. "Kumtag" in Uyghur also means "sand dune".

For ordinary tourists, visiting the Kumtag Desert refers to the Shashan Park (Kumtag Desert Park) on the south side of Shanshan County, Turpan. It is close to the desert and is the most convenient place to visit in the desert. The place. There are many entertainment projects in the park, such as sandboarding, desert off-road vehicles, etc. You can pay. It is advisable to spend 3-4 hours here. However, it should be noted that you should prepare sun protection and dust protection equipment, and bring enough drinking water.

In addition, there are two hiking routes in the Kumtag Desert. One is from Desert Park to Ganlan Town, which is about 10 kilometers away and can be completed in one day. The other is from the desert park to the village of Dikaner in the southwest of the desert. This route is more than 40 kilometers long and is also known as the North-South Corridor. Because the sandy road is difficult to walk on, it takes about 3 days to complete and is quite intensive. It should be noted that desert hiking is risky and not suitable for ordinary tourists without outdoor experience, let alone tourism. It is recommended that outdoor enthusiasts follow a professional team and prepare enough equipment for desert crossing.