Introduction of Dawakun Desert Scenic Spot

Dawakun Desert Scenic Area is located in Yuepuhu County, southwest of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, covering an area of about 200 square kilometers.

Dawakun Desert has vast desert, beautiful desert lakes, mysterious ancient tombs and ancient city relics, authentic Uygur folk snacks, songs and dances, and unique tourism resources such as legendary Millennium Populus euphratica and ancient willow. The scenic spot was named as the hometown of desert scenery tourism in China by the Ministry of Agriculture.

The core attraction of Dawakon Desert Scenic Area is Dawakon Lake, which covers an area of about 20,000 mu and is surrounded by 2 million mu of desert. The lake is beautiful with blue waves. In summer, the motor sound of yachts and the laughter of tourists broke the eternal silence of the desert. There are unique European-style villas, Xinjiang Uygur-style felt houses, ethnic restaurants, tourist souvenir shops and amorous feelings gardens by the lake.

The legend of this scenic spot is very mysterious. It is said that at the end of the third century, there was a king named Tielim who took his daughter Dawakon and his son-in-law Chaduk to find water for the people. After digging for 100 days, Dawakon secretly hid it from his father and husband, and finally dug up the water in one night. Princess Dawakon became a beautiful lake.

Characteristics of Dawakun Desert

Dawakun Desert Scenic Area not only has charming natural scenery, but also has rich historical and cultural relics. There are a large number of ancient tombs in the scenic area, the most famous of which are the Millennium Populus euphratica King and Willow King. These ancient tombs have witnessed the historical changes of this land, and also let tourists feel the distant historical atmosphere.

Here, visitors can also enjoy authentic Uygur folk snacks, songs and dances and other folk performances. In the amorous feelings garden, visitors can taste all kinds of delicious food, enjoy warm dances and feel the hospitality of Uighurs.

Dawakun Desert Scenic Area is a comprehensive tourist attraction integrating desert, lake, historic site and folk custom. It not only has the magical charm of nature, but also has profound historical and cultural connotations. It is a good place for tourists to experience the unique customs of Xinjiang.

The above contents refer to Baidu Encyclopedia-Dawakun Desert Scenic Spot.